Egyptian Travel Information

Why take a trip to Egypt
Why take a trip to Egypt? erm...people, culture, sunshine, history, adventure, good times or all of the above. Travel Information.
Is Egypt safe to travel
Is Egypt safe to travel? | In a word, yes! Whether you’re on a tour, travelling with kids in Egypt, a woman alone, or backpacking in Egypt, Egyptians are friendly, helpful and largely honest people. The crime rate is minimal, and although there...
Weather in Egypt
Weather in Egypt | Weather Forecasts for Egyptian Cities | Typical Weather for Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Aswan, Luxor, Alexandria and more...
Backpacking in Egypt
Why you should go Backpacking in Egypt? Six reasons why Egypt is a perfect destination for backpackers.
Egyptian Visa Information
Do you need a visa to visit Egypt? Is a visa available on arrival? Egypt Visa Information from www.alternativeegypt.com.
Egypt Basic Information
People and Politics, Egypt basic information from the CIA World Factbook
Travel with Children in Egypt
Travel with Children in Egypt | Family Trips to Egypt | Highlights for kids, Travelling Safley with Children in Egypt and how to organise your trip
women travellers in Egypt
Women travellers in Egypt | What's it like to for female travellers in Egypt? Is it safe? Will I get much attention? How can I keep safe? How can I meet Egyptian women? Advice and tips for female travellers
Egyptian Police and Checkpoints
Information about Egyptian police and checkpoints, how they will effect your vacation, and how best to deal with them. www.alternativeegypt.com
Touts In Egypt
You will surely see touts in Egypt | What they are and how to avoid them | Enjoy a hassel free holiday in the land of the Pharoahs
Health In Egypt
A guide to health in Egypt, and tips to stay healthy while on holiday. Brought to you by www.alternativeegypt.com The Online Egypt Travel Guide for the Independent Traveller
What to pack for Egypt
Egypt Packing | What to pack for Egypt? | Advice and Information from the Online Guide for the Independent Traveller
Toilets in Egypt
Toilets in Egypt | Sit down, stand up, paper or jet stream. You know you're interested. Find out the facts!

FEATURES>>

Alternative Egypt

When to Visit

◦	January
◦	Public Holidays
◦	February
◦	March
◦	April
◦	May
◦	June
◦	July
◦	August
◦	September
◦	October
◦	December

Destinations

◦	Cairo
◦	The Pyramds (Giza)
◦	Sound and Light Show
◦	The Pyramids (Saqqara)
◦	The Pyramids (Dahshur)
◦	Where to stay in Cairo
◦	Downtown Cairo
◦	Egyptian Museum
◦	Arriving at Cairo Airport
◦	Good restaurants in cairo
◦	Ancient heliopolis and the virgin tree
◦	Khan el Khalili market
◦	Birqash Camel Market
◦	Itineraries
◦	Alexandria
◦	Pompey's Pillar
◦	The Roman Catacombs
◦	Fort Qaitbey
◦	Itineraries
◦	Upper Egypt
◦	Luxor
◦	Attractions
◦	Karnak Temple
◦	Sound and Light Show
◦	Luxor Temple
◦	Travel to/from
◦	The Sunshine Project
◦	Itineraries
◦	Map Luxor
◦	Aswan
◦	Attractions
◦	Summer in Aswan
◦	Kitchener Island
◦	St Simeon's Monastery
◦	Restaurants
◦	Fryal Gardens
◦	Abu Simbel
◦	Kom Ombo
◦	Edfu
◦	Esna
◦	Sinai
◦	Dahab
◦	Accommodation
◦	Getting to Dahab
◦	Scuba Diving
◦	Freediving
◦	Snorkelling
◦	Restaurants
◦	Nuweiba
◦	St Catherine's Village
◦	Climbing Mount Sinai
◦	Where to stay in St Catherine's Village
◦	Saint Catherine's Monastery
◦	Map St Catherine's Monastery
◦	Sharm El Sheikh
◦	Weather
◦	The Western Desert
◦	Siwa Oasis
◦	The Red Sea Coast
◦	Hurghada
◦	St Anthony's Monastery
◦	St Paul's Monastery

Basic Information

◦	Why visit?
◦	Is it Safe?
◦	The Weather
◦	Backpacking
◦	Visa Information
◦	People & Politics
◦	Travel with Children
◦	Women Travellers
◦	Police and Checkpoints
◦	Touts & Hawkers
◦	Staying Healthy
◦	Packing
◦	Toilets

Money

◦	What it costs
◦	Saving Money
◦	Tipping
◦	Haggling
◦	Exchange Rates

Culture

◦	How to Dress?
◦	Arabic
◦	Alcohol
◦	Souvenirs
◦	Ramadan
◦	Smoking Shisha

Food & Recipes

◦	Egyptian Food
◦	Eating Out
◦	Vegetarians
◦	Vegans
◦	Zabadi Recipe
◦	Egyptian Falafel Recipe
◦	Kosheri Recipe
◦	Foul Mudammas Recipe
◦	Tabouleh Salad

Getting There

◦	Travel from Egypt to Jordan
◦	Travel from Egypt to Israel
◦	Which airlines fly to Egypt
◦	Ferries to Egypt
◦	Egypt to Sudan
◦	Egypt to Jordan

Getting Around

◦	Buses
◦	Trains
◦	Schedules
◦	Cairo to Alexandria
◦	Alexandria to Cairo
◦	Luxor to Aswan
◦	Aswan to Luxor
◦	Luxor to Cairo
◦	Cairo to Luxor
◦	Aswan to Cairo
◦	Cairo to Aswan
◦	Alexandria to Luxor and Aswan
◦	Aswan to Alexandria
◦	Sleeper Trains
◦	Metro
◦	Taxis
◦	Ferries

Suggested Itineraries

Planning Tools

◦	Maps
◦	Map Cairo Metro
◦	Map Ferry Hurghada Sharm El Sheikh
◦	Map of Egypt
◦	Map Gulf of Aqaba
◦	Map ferry Aswan Wadi Halfa
◦	Map of Saint Catherine's Monastery
◦	Map of Luxor
◦	Print & Take
◦	Travel Insurance
◦	Consulatation
◦	Hotels & Hostels
◦	Flights

Adventure Travel

◦	Mountain Biking
◦	Hiking
◦	Mount Sinai
◦	Freediving
◦	Tour operators

Work

◦	Tour Leading
◦	Diving Jobs
◦	Website Publishing

Any Question Answered

Site Map

Russian

◦	Дахаб Путеводитель
◦	Путеводитель по Египту
◦	Где остановиться в Дахабе?
◦	Информация о метрополитене в Каире
◦	Употребление алкоголя в Египте
◦	Как одеваться в Египте
◦	По большей части, египтяне
◦	Чаевые в Египте
◦	Независимое путешествие по Египту
◦	Путешествие в Каир
◦	Путешествие в Шарм-Эль-Шейх

	QUICK LINKS
	Planning Tools >Hostels >Hotels >Flights >Downloads >Maps >Photos	Destinations >Cairo >Alexandria >Luxor >Aswan >Sharm >Dahab	Information >About >Contact >Advertise >Site map >Disclaimer >Lastest Content