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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Egypt is a very safe place to travel, but as with traveling in any foreign...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Neighborhoods 
In June 2006 the Hurghada area was undergoing massive development. Massive...
Last edited: October 04, 2006
Recommended Reading 
If you are looking for a Hurghada-specific book, the Hurghada Diving Guide by...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
The air temperature in the summer is in the mid to upper nineties, while in the...
Last edited: November 12, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Most tourists fly in and out of Cairo International Airport (CAI).  The airport...
Last edited: January 20, 2008
Getting Around 
Don’t be afraid to walk around!  Egypt is a beautiful place, and as long as you...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Public Transportation 
Given that Hurghada is a long thin twenty-four mile strip of land along the Red...
Last edited: September 20, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Before you leave for your trip, check to see what the going rate for a taxi is...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
First-time Visitors 
There are three parts to Hurghada Dahar (downtown) which is the oldest part of...
Last edited: May 14, 2007
Nightlife 
The city of Hurghada is spread out over twenty-four miles of beach along the...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Giftun Island is paradise not to be missed. If you don’t want to swim you don’t...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Snorkelling in Hurghada You can buy your snorkelling equipment at the resort...
Last edited: May 29, 2008
Excursions 
There are lots of activities and excursions you can do in Hurghada. In fact...
Last edited: July 24, 2008
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Inside Egypt: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
1 Egyptian Pound (E£)=100 piastres (pt) You can exchange traveler checks or...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa, which can be obtained on arrival...
Last edited: January 06, 2008
Important Phrases 
  Hello – Ahlan wa sahlan Goodbye – Salam (or Masalama) Peace be with you...
Last edited: September 12, 2008
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: May 23, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
With a few exceptions, tipping is expected in the tourist industry all over...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Female visitors travelling alone 
All visitors to Egypt, whether they are female or male, receive a great deal of...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
Below you find amounts for suggested tipping while in Egypt if you are not...
Last edited: September 25, 2008
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