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Inside Background
Culture 
Alexandrian culture is much the same as the rest of Egypt. Since there are...
Last edited: 24 August 2009
Health & Safety 
Since tourism is one of Egypt’s major sources of income, the Egyptian...
Last edited: 25 May 2008
History 
Alexandria is the second-largest city in Egypt, and it boasts the largest...
Last edited: 14 August 2009
Tourist Board Info 
It can be challenging to find accurate information for travel in Egypt. The...
Last edited: 24 August 2006
Weather & When to Go 
The peak tourist season in Egypt runs from November through February, and...
Last edited: 14 August 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
International Flights  El Nozha Airport (ALY) is the closest airport, just...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taking a taxi is a good way to get around Alexandria, and not prohibitively...
Last edited: 11 December 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
Pompey's Pillar and Serapeum  One of the best-known ancient monuments in...
Last edited: 12 December 2009
Nightlife 
Nightlife is not the big draw for Alexandria . Drinks can be hard to come by...
Last edited: 24 August 2009
Sports & Activities 
The main sport in Alexandria is football (American soccer). There are four...
Last edited: 16 August 2009
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa 
It's worth going early in the morning when no one else is around (before the...
Last edited: 25 May 2008
Graeco-Roman Museum 
The Graeco-Romano Museum in Alexandria is currently closed for renovations.
Last edited: 07 December 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Fuul and Falafel are some of the cheapest eats you can buy in Alexandia - and...
Last edited: 18 October 2007
Special Occasion Dining 
Very often tourists have travelled abroad with the intent of celebrating that...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
Chili's 
Chilis in Alexandria is very similar to other international Chilis, in terms of...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Roastery coffee 
There are now a number of branches of this popular hang out...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
Santa Lucia Restaurant 
For over 75 years, Santa Lucia Restaurant has served kings and presidents...
Last edited: 02 September 2009
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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: 18 August 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa to enter Egypt, which can be...
Last edited: 23 April 2009
Important Phrases 
  Greetings and first time meet:  Hello (friendly greeting) – assalamu aleikum...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: 23 May 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
With a few exceptions, tipping is not expected, and if you do not tip it will...
Last edited: 19 July 2009
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: 09 February 2009
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: 13 July 2008
Currency Exchange. Sharm El Sheikh. 
Just having returned from Sharm El Sheikh a suggestion is to Exchange money in...
Last edited: 20 November 2008
Female visitors travelling alone 
All visitors to Egypt, whether they are female or male, receive a great deal of...
Last edited: 01 December 2008
Health Information 
There are several good websites with health information for travelers to Egypt...
Last edited: 09 September 2009
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
Below you find amounts for suggested tipping while in Egypt if you are not...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
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