How to Pack for a Trip to Egypt: The Basics
When a person learns about Egypt’s history and the amazing and historical places and monuments it has, they want to go there. The Great Pyramid, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, is in Giza. The Great Sphinx is also there.
The “Khan el-Khalili” market in Cairo is one of the oldest in the Middle East. The beaches in Hurgada and Sharm el-Sheikh and the temples in Luxor and Aswan. You should bring these things to Egypt so you can enjoy everything there:
Documents
You should always keep the originals of your passport, visa, travel insurance, and credit card information in a safe place. If you have a discount card like the International Student Identification Card (ISIC), bring it with you to save some money on the entrance fees to important historical sites.
If you need to go to the doctor, you must have travel insurance. Also, you need to know the hotel’s information and leave a copy of your papers with a friend or family member.
Cash or a credit card?
People can use cards in historical sites and other places because there are ATMs in a lot of places. But you also need Egyptian pounds for small purchases, taking a taxi, and shopping at some stores. Because there isn’t enough cash in Egypt, some hotels and stores ask for payment in dollars. A money bag is a good place to put your cash.
Clothes
Some basic clothes are needed, like a light jacket, shirts, which are usually made of cotton, sunglasses, an umbrella, a hat, a bathing suit, socks, and underwear. Because you go to many places and walk a lot, it’s best to wear shoes that are easy on your feet.
It’s also better to wear long clothes because sometimes it’s cooler at night, but women must cover their heads and bodies in religious places like mosques.
Items that are electronic
To charge your cell phone, laptop, or other devices, you should bring a portable charger, portable WIFI, a universal travel adapter, and power strips. You also need an Egyptian SIM card if you want to talk to other people.
Medicines
There should be a first-aid kit and some important things in the carry-on luggage. The kit should have a lot of things, but the most important ones are antiseptics like alcohol, gel, and antibacterial soap for the hands, gauze, bandages, scissors, and some basic medicines like medicines for diarrhoea, pain, and stomach pain. Use sunscreen and eye drops to keep your eyes moist, especially in the summer.
Having a good time in Egypt
Egypt has a lot to offer, like beautiful landscapes, the beauty of the sea, and places with a long history, like those in Luxor, Aswan, and Cairo. Don’t pass up the chance to visit this country with our Egypt travel packages or Nile cruise.
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