{"id":26417,"date":"2019-12-09T12:29:41","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T11:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/?p=26417"},"modified":"2024-03-26T18:03:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T17:03:15","slug":"things-to-know-about-visiting-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/12\/09\/things-to-know-about-visiting-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Know about Visiting Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I\nhave been financially compensated for this post by opinions are honest and my\nown.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When planning a stay in Egypt there are several factors you need to filter in. You need to know about where are good places to stay in Egypt (and where is safe\/places to avoid); attractions to visit; and of course you also needed to think about a visa for Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why\nwe decided to Visit Egypt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The boys have been studying Egypt<\/a> both at school and during their time of home education. Of course the Egyptians themselves in history have been very popular but we also have looked at travelling to Egypt ourselves to really get a better feel and understanding. Besides the Great Pyramid of Giza although not technically a wonder of the world is an honorary candidate and definitely a place to visit on my bucket list (I have already ticked off Venice<\/a> and The Blue Lagoon<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Places to Stay and Avoid in Egypt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Egypt is one of the\nfastest growing tourist destinations and can be a great destination for\nfamilies. This may be to do with the fact that there have been no major\nincidents recently, or that the Egyptian\nmilitary\u2019s Sinai campaign is going well. However, it is important to know which places are safe to stay and where\nto avoid in Egypt, as there has been a\nreal threat of terrorism, civilians have been kidnapped and sexual attacks on\nwomen in parts of Egypt. Although crime rates in Egypt are low. The UK\ngovernment does not advise anyone to travel to Nort Sinai, South Sinai, the\nwest of the Nile Valley and the Nile Delta; plus avoid the borders, especially\nLibya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do not worry though as there are lots of safe areas in Egypt – Popular places to visit in Egypt include Abu Simel, Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, Hurghada, Luxor and The Red Sea – but remember that they all require you to have a visa to enter Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In these safe areas you will find various ancient wonders and desert oases: Great tourist attractions such as the Pyramids, Great Sphinx of Giza, hieroglyphic scrawls covering the walls of Luxor\u2019s temples: The Valley of the Kings in Luxor; <\/strong>treasures housed in Cairo\u2019s Museum of Egyptian Antiquities or maybe you fancy a cruise along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make your stay more authentic by staying in someone\u2019s home by booking through somewhere like Air BnB<\/a> if you know what you are looking for – otherwise it may be safer to book through a travel agent. Pre-booked guides to attractions are less likely to be confronted by people aggressively looking for money or business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Egypt Visa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both adults and children who are British passport holders\ntravelling to Egypt normally need a visa. If\nyou\u2019re travelling to Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts for up to\n15 days, then you will receive a free entry permission stamp upon arrival. If\nyou intend to travel out of these areas or stay longer than 15 days, you must\nget a visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can easily apply for an Egypt Visa online<\/a> which can be used over a period of three months and for a stay of up to 30 days from the date of arrival. Sorting out your visa before you visit ensures there are no errors before you arrive, helping to take some stress out of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\nThings to\nConsider when Visiting Egypt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Local laws reflect the fact that Egypt is\npredominantly an Islamic country. You will need to respect the local\ntraditions, customs, laws and religions and to keep yourself safe you need to\nbe aware of your actions to ensure you do not offend the cultural or religious\nbeliefs: This is especially important during the holy month of Ramadan or if\nyou intend to visit religious areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are several things that you may\nwant to take into account, for example it is best not to show public displays\nof affection (unfortunately particularly those who are LGBT), do not drink\nalcohol in the street, do not use illegal drugs, and you are best to stay away\nfrom political demonstrations, religious gatherings and celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other things to keep in mind when\nvisiting Egypt are to make sure you have insurance, have change for tips; dress\nappropriately, preparing for the sun and against mosquitos; keep your bags\nclose and ignore anyone who says they know you. Finally don\u2019t drink the water\nand make sure that food is cooked properly. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We decided that visiting Egypt would be a great way for the children to consulate their learning as well as being a fantastic experience for us all. Through researching Egypt we discovered that there are some great place to stay and visit as well as places and things to avoid. That each member of the family would require an Egypt visa but that this can easily be applied for online. That we need to be aware of the cultural and religious aspects of visiting Egypt and remember things to help keep us safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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