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Egypt

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Your flight

FlightsFind flights:Trip.com
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Documents

Valid passportCheck validity rules

Some countries deny entry if your passport is close to expiring — often 6 months of validity is required.

Entry documents: visa and/or ETA/ETIASCheck what you need

Connectivity & money

Mobile internet (eSIM)Buy eSIM:YesimAiralo
Currency: EGP — Egyptian pound
Tipping: 10–15%, plus baksheesh for small services

Protection

Travel insuranceGet insurance:EKTA
First-aid kitWhat to put in your kit

Some of the medicines you take at home need a local prescription abroad — sort that out before you go.

Stay & transport

AccommodationFind a place:Booking.com
Car rentalRent a car:EconomyBookings
Airport transferBook a transfer:GetTransfer.com

Things to do

Tours & activitiesBook a tour:GetYourGuideTripadvisor

Local info

Power plug: European (type C/F), 220 V / 50 Hz
Emergency numbers: 112 (single emergency number) · police 122 · ambulance 123 · fire 180
Useful phrases: Salam alaykum — Hello · Shukran — Thank you · Bekam? — How much?

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