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Do you need a tour guide in Egypt?
Let me be the first to tell you; having a private guide for your Egypt tours is a definite must. A private tour to The Great Pyramids of Giza is a must when planning your dream trip to Egypt.
What information would a tourist need to know before visiting Egypt?
Important Things to Know Before Going to Egypt
- Security is an issue to consider seriously.
- Hassling, scams and bribery run rampant.
- Tipping is very much expected.
- You don’t need to avoid visiting during Ramadan.
- The summer months are sweltering hot.
- Be prepared for the extra charges.
- Dress on the conservative side.
Are Egypt tours safe?
While Egypt is considered to be very safe for tourists, including people from the United States, the country’s Northern Sinai Peninsula is an exception. At Egypt Tours Plus, we strongly recommend that tourists, including American tourists, avoid all non-essential travel to or in this part of the country.
Do I need a tour guide for the Egyptian Museum?
A guidebook or a guide is a definite must. There are more than 120.000 things on display (not a million like another reviewer claimed) but more than 120.000 is also quite a number. Some of the signs were written (in French) when the museum opened in 1902. After that the museum will be much less crowded.
Do I need a guide in Cairo?
If you are staying in Cairo for a month and have lots of time to go exploring then you will probably find your way around but you will also need lots of information, time, energy, heat tolerance and patience. I definitely recommend you take a guide to the Giza Plateau – not for the history but for the hassle.
What we should know about Egypt?
Egypt is home to the first known monastery in Africa and the world; the Monastery of Saint Anthony in the mountains of the Eastern Desert, south of Suez. It was there where monasticism was founded. One of the first mosques ever built in Africa is located in old Cairo; that is Amr ibn al-Aas mosque.
When should I visit Egypt?
The best time to visit Egypt is between October and April, when temperatures are cooler, but still pleasantly warm across the country. This makes exploring the busy streets of Cairo, visiting the Pyramids in the desert, and exploring ancient Pharaonic tombs more comfortable and enjoyable.
Why should you visit the Egyptian Museum?
The best way to follow up your trip to the pyramids is by visiting the Egyptian Museum. This massive facility contains more than 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egypt, including sarcophagi, jewelry and pottery. It would take almost a year to explore the museum in its entirety.