• Wear a hat or scarf to protect you from the sun when visiting the sights.

• Wear anything too showy around most places in Egypt. Make it conservative.
• But in areas like Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Cairo you should wear something conservative.

• Have a guide with you when exploring archeology in the desert.

• Climb on or touch any of the monuments.

• Bargain the amount you will have to pay the taxi driver before getting in.

• Take photographs where you're not supposed to, the flash from the camera may damage paintings on the walls.

• Shout out the name of the location you're going to, when calling a Taxi.

• Get on cramped up buses, it's anything but comfortable.

• Look both ways before crossing the street.

• Act too friendly towards men you barely know, it could be misunderstood.

• Be prepared for unwanted attention. You'll probably be whistled at in the streets on a regular basis. Try to ignore. Egyptians just like to have fun.

• Talk back to any "Passes" or attempts by strangers to talk to you, simply ignore them.

• Wear long decent clothes, covering legs and arms.

• Show affection in public.

• Take off your shoes before entering or wear shoe covers which can be obtained at the entrance of some mosques.

• Show affection in public and try to be discrete about your relationship.

• Avoid drinking hard liquor that has no brand name.

• Be surprised if you see Egyptian men holding hands, its only a sign of friendship and nothing else.

• Check for expiry dates, some beers and wines are long over due.

• Visit during prayer time.

• Carry a water bottle with you, at all times, on any trip.

• Go where your not supposed to.

• Take it slow on eating fuul and falafel or koshary. They're all perfectly clean but a little too heavy for digestion compared to western food.

• Get too drunk and walk down the streets, it's considered disrespectful.

• Wear swimming suites on beaches.

• Drink and drive, driving in Egypt is already hard enough.

• Wear sunscreen at all times when swimming, the Egyptian sun can be merciless at times.

• Drink and dive, many diving accidents occur because the divers had a "little to drink".

• Wear sun-screen lotion.

• Drink openly in the streets, always do it in a designated place such as a bar, disco, or your own place.

• Stay with your guide, it's not fun getting lost underwater.

• Drink tap water, even though it is clean and all Egyptians are used to it you will take a few days of stomach aches to get aquatinted. Mineral water is available everywhere.

• Exchange your money in banks or exchange offices.

• Smoke, drink or eat in public during the month of Ramadan, during day-time.

• Carry around a lot of change, it can be useful when tipping and bargaining. Only tip when you feel that the person deserves it.

• Eat from any strange or obscure car in the street, not all of them have "healthy" food.

• Get your travelers cheques as well as credit cards, they are accepted in most of the tourist industry. Visa, Amex, you name it.

• Swim where there's a black flag up, it means the water is too rough.

• Your best to avoid bureaucracy, you'll be filling forms for the rest of your stay.

• Sunbathe topless, it is not common in Egypt and it may cause too much attention.

• Be sensitive about what you say concerning politics, religion and sex.

• Break, take or remove any of the corals.

• Carry around a lot of money. Thefts aren't common, but one can never be too sure.

• Put your money or wallet in your back pocket, when entering busy or crowded places.

• Take photos of anything other than tourist sites, such as military areas or airports.

• Worry if you Don't have a visa to Egypt, you can easily get it in the airport with your passport.

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