Egypt.... how safe it is?

[MultiKulti]

hey people , Egypt is a great travel option for those who like to see some contrasts and meet history right in his way...I wouldn't say that Egy is not safe..what happens with the kidnapping is when tourists are going to some areas they shouldn't go, like the border with Sudan or some regions of Sinai where Bedduins live. It's the simplest rule of safety: stay with your group and don't search for adventures and nobody will touch you. As for me, i mostly enjoyed Egy having a native guiding me along the trip. It wasn't hard to find one, as all Egyptian people are keened to show tourists how great their country is and plus to this i enjoyed lower prices and seen places that most of the travelers will never have the chance to visit. The rest is same as all others said : modest clothing, no drinking in public and ofcourse the unimaginable trafic are all making Egy a special and exotic destination, which attracts me over and over with its special magic. Enjoy it!

[Zepwhoski45]

My husband and I will be visiting Egypt via a cruise ship, port Alexandria. I am looking for a reputable 1 day tour from the ship to Cairo and back. I have heard about a tour, Bestwaytravel.org, have you heard about it and is it reliable? The ship shore excursions are very expensive...hoping to find something more reasonable.

Thank you. Grannie and Papa Z

[fayez]

Originally Posted by Zepwhoski45

My husband and I will be visiting Egypt via a cruise ship, port Alexandria. I am looking for a reputable 1 day tour from the ship to Cairo and back. I have heard about a tour, Bestwaytravel.org, have you heard about it and is it reliable? The ship shore excursions are very expensive...hoping to find something more reasonable.

Thank you. Grannie and Papa Z

Hi,
My name is Ahmed Fayez. Iam a touroperator at Memphis Tours Egypt.
Day trips from Alexandria port to Cairo costs 300 Euro for 02 persons.
That tour is a private tour not with group.

The price includes:
1- Meet & assist at Alexandria port Upon arrival & departure
2- Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
3- Entrance fees to Pyramids area & step Pyramid of sakkarra
4- Lunch during tour at local restaurant
5- English speaking Egyptologist guide during your trip.

Fore more information about that day tour , you can visit our site
http://www.memphistoursegypt.travel/...ns/Alexandria/
Hoping everything is clear.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards
Ahmed Fayez
Assistant Tourism Manager
Address: 1 Korh Ib Sherik St. - From Morad St.Giza - Egypt
TeL: +20235726111 - +20235716050
Mobile : +2 0101291199 24 hours
Website: www.memphistours.com
E.mail : fayez@memphistours.com

[egyptguide]

after pick you up from the Marin port of Alexandria
you would need about 3 hours in the road by the car because there is 220km from Alexandria to Cairo and the same time to back from Cairo to Alexandria
the tour up to your available time
so could including the pyramids complex and do not forget enter one of the small pyramids there
and could be enough also for the Egyptian museum or the bazaar
and you can also have a tour day in Alexandria instead of
at all wishing for you a good luck

[jazarva]

My son spent 8 months in Cairo, and we visited him there. It is SAFE, but just watch your wallet. The worst thing is that you'll get pick-pocketed. There is no violent crime there because they would have their hands cut off!

I can recommend a tour guide for a day - his name is Farag. He took us around - very personable and speaks English beautifully. My son became friends with his son. If you are interested, my son has his phone #. Let me know.

[sharm-club]

Originally Posted by Zepwhoski45

My husband and I will be visiting Egypt via a cruise ship, port Alexandria. I am looking for a reputable 1 day tour from the ship to Cairo and back. I have heard about a tour, Bestwaytravel.org, have you heard about it and is it reliable? The ship shore excursions are very expensive...hoping to find something more reasonable.

Thank you. Grannie and Papa Z

As for Cairo tour form Alexandria, you can book a private tour with 80 GBP per person (not less than 2 persons):
The program includes:
Pick up, drop off & transfer from your hotel in Alexandria/meeting point by Air conditioned van.
All transfers by Air conditioned car in Cairo.
Entrance fees to all mentioned in the itinerary sightseeing.
Lunch in Oriental restaurant in Cairo.
Professional Egyptologist English speaking tour guide
Contact us for more details: egyptclub@yahoo.com

[Nifilim]

Originally Posted by egyptguide

our country is safe exactly like your country and like your country could suffering some
time from problems like that we also , what happened for those tourists could happened any place in all the world no place a way from dangerous even your home
is that meaning you stop learning and going around ? there are millions tourists visiting Egypt every year
do not change your plain and prevent your self from many things you can learn,enjoyment with in Egypt
my advices for you
1-Modest clothing is worn in Egypt by both men and women
2-Please avoiding drinking alcohol front of local people
3-If you are travel ling as a man and woman couple, and you are walking in the streets please avoid kissing each others in public
4- your main problem in Cairo and Alexandria be the traffic,crossing streets be a very far dream for you
good luck insha Allah for you
salam alikom

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