If you have not been to the popular Ukrainian resorts of this Arab country, you need to prepare carefully. Holidays in Egypt are different from those in other countries. The DIP material provides advice to travelers who are going to spend their holidays in this country for the first time.
Beware of swindlers and thieves
The fact is that in the tourist places of Egypt is very developed system of theft. Thieves choose a victim in the crowd, usually a carefree tourist who does not watch his pockets and bag. As a rule, valuable things are stolen unnoticed, but can tear the bag straight from your shoulder. Therefore, if you do not want to run into thieves, do not walk in the crowd for a long time, and you need to watch your things. Leave the most valuable and most expensive things in the hotel, and try to keep the rest in mind.
There are also many scammers in Egypt. Always check the prices for services and remember that you are unlikely to be given anything for free. Always list the surrender, as many unscrupulous traders can count you.
Compare prices and bargain
As a rule, many souvenirs are brought from Egypt: statuettes, charms, papyri and much more. Compare prices for everything and buy where it is cheaper. You should not buy souvenirs in popular places near tourist attractions. Believe me, the shops in your hotel sell the same and of the same quality, only the prices can be two or even several times lower.
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We should not forget that Egypt is a country of bazaars. Traders here, as in most Arab countries, like to bargain. The fact is that they greatly inflate the prices of goods for tourists, and for them it is important to sell at least something. Don’t be afraid to bargain and lower the price of goods. You can save up to half the cost.
Take photos carefully
In Egypt, there is a ban on photographs of some tourist attractions, as well as police and strategic sites. If you want to make a good shot with the Suez Canal, it’s not worth it. The fact is that it is considered a strategic object, and for such a photo you can get a fine or even go to jail. Due to counter-terrorism measures, it is forbidden to take photos of the military, police, their equipment, as well as military objects. If in doubt, it is better to check with your guide or do not take pictures at all.
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Do not touch marine life
The Red Sea is famous for its beauty and diversity of animals. It is home to about 1,200 species of fish, mollusks and other marine life. However, you should not come close to them unless you are an expert on fish. The fact is that some marine life here is poisonous, and their toxins can cause death. Therefore, if you do not know everything about fish and can not distinguish lionfish from warts, it is better to stay away from them.
Drink only bottled water
Drinking water in Egypt is supplied from other countries, because there are very weak treatment systems. You can’t drink tap water here, it is not recommended to wash your eyes, brush your teeth and wash fruit under it. The central areas are supplied with water from the Nile, which has not been purified by the latest systems, and the resorts use desalinated water from the sea, so tourists complain that they can not completely wash off the salt. Use bottled water, otherwise there is a risk of poisoning or infection.
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