Have you ever been to Egypt? Will you tell me about your experience?

Question

My soon-to-be-stepmom invited me to go with her to Egypt in late August, and I'm curious about what the country is like.

If you've been, will you please tell me your over all impression, what your favorite places were, and if you'd go back. Also, if there is anything you wish someone had told you before you went there, please tell me! I'm super excited on one hand, but I already have a crazy busy summer planned out & if I went I'd only end up with 3 chill days before school. So, I'm kinda on the fence.

Is it as hot as frick in the summer? This is my biggest concern.

How do they treat foreign women? I'm a tall blonde girl & I've had some freaky scary experiences in some places abroad because I stand out so much. Is it safe there?

I'd be super grateful for your input. Thx! : )

Answer 1

i've never been to egypt. sounds fun though! see the pyramids!

Answer 2

no :D

Answer 3

i havent been to egypt but ive heard that its fun and we got to build egypt in my class! it was fun! :)

Answer 4

For me is a exciting country, I have been many times because I love people, weather, religion, people is nice and I have not finished of know and learn about Egyptian culture, Museum is full of art and History and you need long time for watch quite. You need stay in Egypt 12 nights like minimun for can know from Alex to Luxor, really you will need a excellent camera for have good pics and after this, you will back.

Answer 5

I've been to Cairo. My favorite place was a little shop that made fresh falafels, everything from scratch. The pyramids were cool to visit too. One thing I wished someone had told me before I went there was the way people will stare at an American. You will grab attention if you are very light skin and the only tourist in the entire area as I was. Also children surrounded me begging for money and food when I left a McDonald's and this was something unexpected and shocking. There might be men following you, offering services to you for money. Also traffic is INSANE and one needs to be EXTRA careful when crossing busy streets. It is beautiful in the evening and nighttime. It seems to me like the city that never sleeps, much more so than New York. IT IS BLAZING HOT in the summer. An ancient and mystical place you just might meet up with some paranormal activity due to the Ancient spirits that move about there.

Answer 6

No I have not been there but, I Bet it is really hot there. Well it might seem scary but I would make sure if you go make sure you are in a group of people you know when you go.

Answer 7

Hi, i am from Egypt. I believe you will enjoy your trip to Egypt, in august it will be hot, check http://www.egyptvoyager.com/ and http://www.egypt.travel/ for more information. It is safe to go any where any time and Cairo never sleep.

being a women or man makes no differeance , you will be welcome and women is treated good. keep in mind that egypt is an islamic country so choose suitable clothes.

you are welcome

Answer 8

Hi,

I've been to Egypt (Cairo /Giza) several times recently. Late August is hot, but not much worse than L.A. in high summer.

I really think you should go because it would be a terrible waste of opportunity if you didn't go. You did not say what area you will go to.. but I'll speak for the area I've been to.

Go with an open mind. You will see very extremes of things there both GOOD and BAD. The worst being the traffic and seeing poor kids in the street. The BEST is how funny and nice people are and the culture is so cool and you will find your own favorite thing for yourself so I won't spoil it. The people are very beautiful in general and most of them are really sharp dressers. The food is really good too, vegetarian can be found yes. Shopping is great for clothes and of course souvenirs.

oh yea.. the staring o_O  .. about that: Yes, there is more staring than you will be used to but it's a lot  of  guys staring at ANY MOVING FEMALE.. not picking on you cos yr American.. not that and it's not all of them men and most don't mean real harm in it.. it is just unnerving sometimes. But hey, to be fair it's not just in Egypt where that happens.

You will be treated fine honest. Egypt loves it's visitors and welcomes them really. But Please don't dress in spaghetti strap tops and miniskirt/shorts unless you're at beach.. anything else is fine though.  

Actually one of the top 10 things that surprised me was that McDonald's delivered..  i know it sounds silly(i don't even like McD's).. i was just totally floored. :D

A great "chill" thing to do is just hang out at a cafe and just people watch. I don't mean staring.. just checking out the scene while having some tea or juice or whatever.. Lots of nice cafes for this all over, even on the Nile if you liked.

Biblical places.. well if you want a lot of old churches that even the Holy Family went to I would go to Old Cairo.. your hotel will tell you how to get there. I went and it was really awesome. :)