Can I drink hot water when traveling to Egypt?

You can drink hot water when traveling to Egypt.

If possible, most hotels do not provide a hot water kettle or a complete set of six small toiletries. Guests are advised to bring their own. It is more convenient to bring one yourself, because the local tastes may not be suitable for Chinese people. An electric kettle can cook instant noodles.

1. Egypt’s climate characteristics and time difference

Egypt has two distinct seasons, with summer from May to October every year. November to April is winter. The overall temperature is on the high side, and there is no extreme cold weather such as snowfall. However, the summer heat in Egypt is different from that in Shanghai. It is dry heat, and the actual temperature is not as high as shown. Because the ultraviolet rays of the sun are very strong, you must do a good job of sun protection, otherwise you will definitely get a black circle when you come back.

Egypt time is 6 hours behind Beijing time. For example, if it is 12:00 noon Beijing time, the local time in Egypt is 6:00 am.

2. Egypt’s official currency, exchange rate and card consumption

Egypt’s legal currency is the Egyptian pound, abbreviated as EGP. Currently, 1 U.S. dollar is equivalent to approximately 6.2 Egyptian pounds (the exchange rate fluctuates up and down) and the exchange rate of the RMB is approximately 1:1.

You can exchange foreign currency at the airport and hotel. Just bring US dollars and euros and exchange them locally.

All tourists holding UnionPay cards can use them wherever there is a UnionPay mark. You can check whether the merchant accepts UnionPay card payment before shopping.

3. Egypt’s official language and cultural characteristics

The official language is Arabic, and English is commonly used in tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants and other tourist service places.

Egypt is an Arab country. Most believe in Islam and a small number believe in Christianity. I hope you can respect the local religious customs. For example: try not to bring pork products to Egypt, and try to use your right hand when shaking hands with others. .

Muslims have five prayer times every day. The first time is in the early morning. Hotels close to the mosque may hear the call of Muslims to pray.

A burqa may be required to enter the mosque.

Fridays and Saturdays are rest days. Some stores and banks are closed on Fridays.

4. Festivals or special schedules related to Egyptian religious customs

There is one month of Ramadan every year (July-August in 2013). Muslims cannot eat or drink anything during the day. Various activities take place after the sun goes down. However, your local travel, dining, etc. will basically not be affected.

5. Egyptian voltage and jack type

Power supply specifications: 220 volts are the same as in China. The plug is a European standard two-hole round plug.

6. Egyptian communications and tariffs

You can use the international roaming function of mobile phones in Egypt. If it is a China Mobile mobile phone, it is recommended to use the **139* function to make international long distance calls to save costs. There may be no signal inside some attractions. For unconventional mobile phones or other tariff issues, please consult the corresponding communications company in advance.

7. Luggage items for departure from Egypt

All-season clothing, shoes and bags, etc.:

Summer travel: For clothing, please prepare multiple summer clothes, at least one set Wear long clothes and long trousers for winter travel: Long clothes and long trousers are the main items, and bring a warm jacket. Comfortable and breathable shoes, swimsuits, women try not to wear high heels. In addition, you can carry a large-capacity trolley suitcase, plus a small bag.

Toiletries:

You need to bring your own: toothpaste, toothbrush and other personal toiletries. Generally, hotel rooms provide towels, bath towels, shampoo and shower gel. If you need anything else, it is recommended to bring your own.

Sunscreen products:

Please prepare high-index sunscreen, hats, and sunscreen umbrellas , scarf, sunglasses.

Food:

Seasoned pickled mustard, hot sauce, side dishes, etc., instant noodles, biscuits to prevent hunger, plums to cool down and other foods. Be careful not to bring chocolate and other foods that are easy to be sun-damaged.

Drugs:

You can bring some anti-diarrhoeal medicines, stomach medicines, motion sickness medicines, anti-inflammatory medicines, topical medicines, and other personal medicines (cold medicines, anti-inflammatory medicines, Mosquito repellent, etc.)

Digital appliances:

You can prepare a European-style two-phase fillet converter, wiring board (if there are many appliances), entertainment equipment, electric kettle (instant noodles, tea ), and your photography equipment.

Cash:

It is recommended to bring the new version of US dollars after 2000. It is recommended to calculate in advance the self-funded projects that need to be participated, and then add one or two hundred US dollars. If you need to make a large amount of purchases, it is recommended to swipe your card.

Travel Guide:

You will have a better travel experience after doing the guide before traveling. We recommend you "Next Stop, Egypt", National Geographic "Egypt", and "Egypt Ready to Go" Books, etc., and you can also learn about Egyptian culture through online travel notes.

8. Departure from Egypt meeting time and place

Please arrive at the designated meeting point at the airport on time according to the specified time. Please be sure to check the date and time of the collection. Pay special attention to flights departing in the early morning. The actual collection date is the night before the flight takes off. The tour leader will also contact you in advance to confirm the collection time and location. For guests departing from non-Shanghai, please be sure to allow enough transfer time to ensure you arrive at Pudong Airport in time without missing your flight.

9. Precautions for check-in, baggage check-in, seat arrangement, customs clearance, etc. when departing from Egypt

When checking in, baggage check-in, customs clearance, etc., please follow the instructions and arrangements of the tour leader. The seats may have been arranged by the airline in advance. If you need to sit together, you can change them on your own on the plane or the tour leader will help you adjust them.

If you have a connecting flight in the inland section, please follow the tour leader to quickly complete the security check procedures and go to the transfer gate to wait for your flight.

It is recommended to carry the phone number of the tour leader with you so that you can contact us if you have any questions.

10. Things to note when entering and exiting Egypt

Entry: You need to fill in an immigration card when entering Egypt, and the tour leader will help you fill it out.

Cancellation of visas: The Egyptian Consulate currently adopts a lottery to cancel visas. If the guest's group is designated to need to cancel the visa, we hope that you will cooperate and hand the passport to the group leader after returning to China.

11. Things to note when traveling to Egypt

1. During the trip, please remember the meeting time and location during the trip, and please strictly abide by it so as not to be left behind.

2. Many attractions in Egypt include shuttle bus rides, boat rides, and horseback riding. These times are included in the tour time.

3. Egypt is a country where tips are required everywhere. This tip is not included in the fixed tip for tour guides and drivers in the amount disclosed in the "Important Terms". Please pay attention to exchange some US dollars or Egyptian pounds for change, which can be used to go to the toilet, carry luggage in the hotel, clean the room, etc. It is recommended to give about 1 US dollar or 5 Egyptian pounds at a time. Tips for trains, carriages and cruises are included in the tip and are paid by the tour leader. 4. The traffic in Cairo's urban area is very poor, and there are always traffic jams. The rest of the intercity roads are simple asphalt roads or sand roads. There are no traffic lights in Egypt, so you need to pay special attention when crossing the road on your own.

5. If you are taking a cruise on the Nile River, the cruise is a package and the cruise company operates it independently. Therefore, the arranged visit itinerary and cruise time are determined by the cruise company, which may differ from the itinerary disclosure, but the attractions will not be reduced.

6. If the guest holds an international student ID card and has checked it when booking the product, please be sure to carry it with you during the trip and inform the tour leader. Before returning to the country, the tour guide will refund the discounted fee for attraction tickets to the guest in one go. Only some attractions have discounts, and the specific amount is subject to actual conditions.

7. We try our best to conduct each tour according to the time listed in the transparent tour. However, the tour is greatly affected by various factors, and the tour order may change. If adjustments are needed, the tour guide and tour leader will arrange the tour first. We will consult with you for a while and hope you can understand.

12. Hotels in Egypt itinerary

1. About hotels: Five-star hotels in Egypt cannot be equal to the quality of five-star hotels of the same level in China or Japan and other countries.

The overall standard of Egyptian hotels is poor, and the renovations have taken a long time. At most, they are domestic four-star standards. Our company has divided them according to the actual situation of the hotel. Comfort group hotels are equivalent to domestic three-star to four-star hotels, and luxury group hotels are equivalent to domestic four-star to five-star hotels.

2. The hotels used in the group itinerary are all standard hotel rooms (including cruise ships), and the floors and views are variable. If hotel rooms are in short supply, some guest rooms may be upgraded at the hotel's expense. This is the hotel's discretion. Please do not compare standard rooms with upgraded hotel rooms.

3. Most hotels do not provide a hot water kettle or a complete set of six small toiletries. Guests are advised to bring their own.

4. Most hotels provide chargeable internet. Please inquire at the hotel front desk for fees.

5. After being allocated a room, please check the facilities in the room yourself. If there is a problem such as a blocked toilet, broken lights, unclean bedding, etc., please inform the tour leader in time and we will coordinate the solution for you.

6. If the itinerary includes an overnight sleeper train in Egypt, this train is already the highest class of local trains, but it cannot be compared with the domestic soft sleeper trains. There is a detailed description of the overnight sleeper train on the Internet. You can check it out. Detailed introduction. Sleeper berth, 2 people per box, with a sink in the box.

13. Meals and drinks during the Egypt itinerary

1. The itinerary generally arranges a combination of Chinese food, local food and hotel Western food. Local food may not suit the appetite of Chinese people. , you may consider bringing some pickled mustard, instant noodles and other flavors.

2. There are Chinese food arrangements in Cairo and Luxor, but the Chinese food is somewhat similar to domestic halal restaurants. The taste cannot be compared with domestic restaurants, and the variety of vegetables is not as complete as domestic ones. During Golden Week, because there are many Chinese diners and few Chinese chefs, the food serving time will be slower.

3. According to international practice, drinks and alcohol are not included in the meals included in the itinerary. If guests need to order drinks or alcohol, please pay for them yourself.

4. Special note: It is recommended that guests not eat too much raw food or drink raw water during meals. Mainly drink mineral water.

14. Shopping and tax refund in Egypt

1. The most unique shopping arrangement in Egypt: the famous essence and papyrus. Products in shopping stores will be more expensive than those sold at markets or street stalls, but the quality and after-sales service are guaranteed, so the two cannot be completely compared. Customers are free to choose whether to buy it from the store or the market. Shopping stores accept credit cards. Generally, it is difficult for shopping stores to return or exchange items unless there is a quality problem.

2. Egyptian markets: such as Luxor Market, Khan Khalili Market, etc. Shopping prices are usually very high, so you must bargain repeatedly.

3. Recommended purchases: papyrus paintings, essences, dates, (Luoshen) tea, spices, accessories

15. Self-funded entertainment in Egypt

1 . Various special self-funded items will be provided during the itinerary:

Sound and light show: Pyramid sound and light show, Karnak Temple sound and light show, Philae Temple sound and light show

Belly dance performance: Night cruise on the Nile (take a Nile cruise including dinner and cabaret show)

Hot air balloon: Luxor hot air balloon

Red Sea outing: yacht sailing for snorkeling, Sinbad submarine, sand beach Snorkeling in Ras Mohammed National Park in Ms El Sheikh

Desert activities: sand safari with four-wheel drive jeep and sand safari with four-wheel drive motorcycle

2. Be careful when participating in self-funded projects Play it safe and choose what you like to participate.

3. If guests book other activities locally, they must ask about the price in advance, and it is best to ask the tour guide to confirm. Avoid the unpleasant phenomenon of getting a camel at the same price and getting a camel at the same price.

16. Travel safety in Egypt

In addition to enjoying the customs of other places and relaxing physically and mentally when traveling, the most important thing is travel safety. As the last point of attention, we must emphasize it to everyone. Below:

1. At present, tourism in Egypt has gradually recovered, and the number of tourists from various countries traveling to Egypt is increasing day by day. However, guests must follow the arrangements of tour guides and group leaders when traveling locally.

2. Please keep your valuables with you. Safes are available in the hotel, but it is recommended that you carry them with you as much as possible and do not leave valuables on the tour bus.

3. Try to avoid exposing valuables and large amounts of cash in public places. Always take care of your jewelry, cameras and other personal belongings when going out on the streets.

4. Do not leave the hotel alone, especially at night. If you go shopping in the evening, it is best to go together with more than 3 people. Please take your hotel business card with you when you leave the hotel (you can get it at the front desk) to prevent getting lost.

5. When traveling in a group, guests cannot leave the group or leave the group without permission. If you want to apply for a free tour in addition to the self-guided activities arranged in the itinerary, please inform the tour guide and group leader in advance. After the tour guide and group leader judge that it is OK, please sign the "Leading Responsibility Letter".

6. Health and medicine: Going out may cause the body to feel uncomfortable due to changes in acclimatization and climate, so you should prepare some usual medicines in case of emergency. If you need to take certain types of medicines for a long time, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stomach problems or diabetes, you must bring enough medicines and a doctor's prescription just in case. Patients with high blood pressure and heart disease should prepare medicines in advance and inform the team leader of emergency measures.

7. Egypt has a wide variety of attractions, involving various activities such as climbing hills and playing in the water. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothes and shoes according to the itinerary, and pay attention to safety during activities.

17. Special instructions for Egypt

Finally, please embark on a journey with tolerance, relaxation and a happy mind to explore the splendid ancient civilization of seven thousand years and leave a legacy for your life. Great memories!