Useful Info
Health Insurance
It is advisable to insure oneself and one's family while taking an overseas trip. An insurance policy to cover for theft, loss and health is a wise decision. When you plan your holiday ensure that if you are under an insurance cover and do plan to undertake any activities like scuba diving, motorcycling etc do check and note if you are covered. Make it a point to keep and carry all records of your insurance and take pains to understand minute details with regards to all aspects of the policy.
Make sure you carry adequate sun- block, insect repellants and Chap Stick.
Health Precautions
Drink only bottled water and ensure the caps are sealed before you buy them. Be careful of drinking juices from local vendors as it may be mixed with local water. Avoid open cut fruits and vegetables on display. Make sure you carry adequate sun- block and Chap Stick.
Electricity
The wall plugs are two pronged European types. It is wise to bring your own adapters or transformers. In Egypt it is 50 cycles AC and 220 Volts.
Dress
Pack clothes, which are modest because of the conservative surroundings. It is a good idea to pack a sweater, as the evenings tend to get chilly but also ensure you carry a lot of cotton clothes, hats, scarves and sunglasses during summer and woolens during winter. Do not forget your bathing suit or the trousers if you fancy a camel ride. It makes sense to invest in a good pair of walking shoes or sneakers.
Holidays
Egypt is predominantly Muslim hence it is necessary to keep in mind that Friday is a holiday and since they follow the Lunar Calendar their holidays change annually.
Egyptian Embassy
Address 2 Lowndes St. London Swi xqet
Telephone (44) 2359777 / 2359 719
Address 26 South street. London W.1.Y 6 DD.
Telephone (71) 4992401 / 4992567
Fax (71) 3553568
Cairo Code +202 South Sinai : Code: +20-62
Tipping
Most restaurants do include a service charge hence tipping is optional but it is the discretion of the traveller if he wants to tip for the service rendered. It may be advisable to carry candy or pens for children.
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