Everything I Wish I Knew Before Traveling to Egypt

[@AngelicArtiaga]

My friend brushed her teeth with tap water and ate anything. She was sick for a week. I used mineral water for everything and I didn’t get sick

[@kimoyler2335]

My suggestion is to work with a local tour company! I just got back from a trip with Soul of Egypt. They provided accommodations, transportation to sites, a guide, an Egyptologist, and a security detail! Beautiful experience! Toilet tip provides $ for faamilies to live on and is equivalent to 50cents! Please do not gamble with brushing teeth with tap water!! Most have an intense reaction!

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

I get too sick in Egypt in the past. Yeah, you should brush your teeth with bottled water. In general, you are putting your digestive system at risk in Egypt, because the government doesn't stress hygien enough. They should have like a hygiene rating system for establishments that puts pressure on business that are up to inspection to fix it fast or close. 30% of Egyptians have health issues over that. You risk yourself as a tourist, then, if the locals have it.

[@ACSmellsGood]

This was such an informative and helpful video! Really enjoyed all the information you provided, much appreciated :)

[@GringoNation]

Hey! Thanks for the comment! I'm so glad it was helpful and I hope you enjoy your stay in Egypt.

[@MrBUNNYBASS]

Great video! Thank you Sir!

[@GringoNation]

u got it, Mr BunnyBass!

[@denispower5029]

Honestly I'd have to add being aware of the 120 year old vampire, he was an unpleasant surprise. Just got back from a 50 day trip to Egypt, went with my grandpa and a few of our friends. It was such a bizarre adventure!

[@MatheoGalatis]

Greeaat video! thank you for great tips!

[@GringoNation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NoSassenach]

We got the visa online last year and it wasn't complicated at all. Also it spared us the "visa"-queus on arrival 😊

[@omaribrahim4058]

As an Egyptian citizen, I must say that I strongly dislike many aspects of life in Egypt. I wouldn't recommend visiting certain sights, like the pyramids, if you're looking for a high-quality experience. For a better experience, you might consider going to El Sahel El Shamaly (Marsa Matrouh). This area caters to wealthier visitors and offers beautiful beaches, luxurious amenities, and impressive buildings. The waters there are some of the best you'll ever see. On the other hand, many places in Egypt can be disappointing. Dirty bathrooms, poor food quality that can make you ill, and aggressive salesmen are common issues. Despite these problems, I want to emphasize that the people of Egypt are among the best you'll ever meet. We warmly welcome everyone to our country.

[@GringoNation]

Thank you for watching and adding your insights, Omar!

[@omaribrahim4058]

My pleasure, and I'm sorry for any negative experiences you had in our country. Believe me, if it were up to us, we would make it a paradise just to ensure that no one has a bad experience.

[@claudiaangarita4769]

I love the advice you gave. Thank you.

[@annaleecoon8753]

Hi Omar! I’m about to go to Egypt for 3 weeks and I’ve been wanting to ask folks if there is anything I should or shouldn’t do to be a good guest? My partner and I are both American and I know we do not have the best reputation for being respectful travelers, is there anything westerners do when visiting that particularly annoy you?

[@omaribrahim4058]

@@annaleecoon8753 1st step don't take an advice from a guy on KZbin lol but srsly I will try to give my best.. about how you dress if you are yk a beautiful woman take care wear the most modest thing when going to places that poor people have access too like pyramids and others idk how to name them in English cool considering the food street food are delicious but you might end in a hospital or a bad time bathroom if you are a zionest I recommend not going there it's Egypt you gara forgot your rules respectfully for your own safety hmmm make sure you have a guide to be with you at every sight for tourism don't trust scammers who sell you something u should have a guide tho so I guess he may tell you about that I recommend having a trusted man with you he may care of you ok idk about payment stuff wealthy places are safe to go it's cool I guess it's like Europe in a lot of things the luxury places only you may feel cool when you go to places like pyramids or places like this don't wear things with value and keep your stuff in your hand don't let them scam you and about you be yourself you should be good and I wish you a good visit with no problems that's all I know

[@robertw8666]

The Egyptian government just started floating the pound freely last week so the black market may be dead.

[@GringoNation]

Thanks for the info, Robert!

[@Beedee664]

Headache could be from the air pollution. I am scouring blogs for more info on this. The air pollution in Cairo and Aswan is reported to be extremely high and often in dangerous levels, but rarely someone mentions it. That is very odd. Egypt is on my bucket list since high school and I simply must go, but the air pollution freaks me out.

[@yaziyo]

I think by headache he more means "annoyance" rather than an actual headache.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

Great post !

[@brianalblanco]

I would love to visit there once I’m in my mid 20s. I want to see what I’ll need to prepare myself for before I travel over there

[@GringoNation]

Hey Briana! Thanks for checking out the video! Yah, it's always a good idea to do some prior research. You thinking of going solo?

[@brianalblanco]

@@GringoNation I’m going with a few friends

[@brianalblanco]

@@GringoNation I’m planning on going with a few friends

[@GringoNation]

@@brianalblanco nice. what I will say is: the more you can pretend you're not a tourist, the less hassled you'll be. that means always covering up on the street, as a woman.

[@donnybrascocoliogne819]

All this can be settled by doing a ITENARY TOUR already paid for back in your homeland. Just arrive, do the tour already prepared (Tour packages) and fly back out. NO HASSLES. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@silvertonguedaywalker9116]

I am coming to Egypt. This year. 2025 I wil be staying in Cairo for 3 Days . In Alexandria. for 19 Days x Apart from Clothes and Fitst Aid Kit. lol Bug Spray x What else do i need to take? Guys x i am bringing some presents in a Excess Bag from England . i know it will cost me , but this is Lego for some kids My frien who is my Guife is Egyptian x

[@ducrab]

You say that newer eSIM-only iPhones don't work in Egypt because they don't support eSIMs. Then you say that you used Airalo to buy data, but Airalo uses eSIMs too (when I traveled to Italy, I purchased data through Airalo which installed as an eSIM on my iPhone). My wife and I both own newer iPhones that don't have physical SIM card slots. And we are both on an unlimited international plan. Will we not be able to use our phones in Egypt?

[@GringoNation]

What carrier are you using? Check with them if they operate in Egypt. As I said, with the local carriers, e-sims are not possible.

[@ducrab]

@@GringoNation Ok, thanks, I checked with Verizon and they do list Egypt as covered under their international plan.

[@dontlaughtoomuch11]

@@ducrab Just be aware, internet speeds in Egypt are HORRIBLE!!! Speaking as someone who visited the region, so many times now...

[@denisprogman]

thanks man!

[@GringoNation]

U got it Denis!

[@AngelicArtiaga]

I just came back from Egypt and hated the people. Scamming. Lying. Begging for tips if you happen to look at them. Filthy bathrooms. Loud all day! I was happy to leave as well

[@RoquiaMohammed]

Thats maybe because u haven't talked with real Egyptians, and yeah unfortunately there is scam at some spots but you could just ignore them and that point about the bathrooms lol that really depends on where were u

[@TC.TravelVLOGS]

I'm considering going but I'm put off by all the feedback

[@RoquiaMohammed]

@TCtravelVLOGS let just accept the truth about that there's not any country considered as heaven bec for everything there is odds and evens, Egypt is such a crazy country specially cairo and giza,there is lots of great cities each one of them has its own geographic natural phenomena such as hurghada ,marsa alam, siwa , alexandria,etc. i love it sm, if u could just deal with the odds believe me u would definitely enjoy ur trip but btw bear in mind that it's hot in summer

[@TC.TravelVLOGS]

@RoquiaMohammed I'll probably go as its on my bucket list and I'm used to stress travelling lol

[@LongRonnybyebye]

​@TCtravelVLOGS Bro come to Scandic resort

[@JAKETHEACCOUNTANT]

T-mobile worked fine for us and they were e-sims.

[@GringoNation]

If you already have the e-sim, it should work fine, yes. However you cannot purchase them when in Egypt.

[@premalekaambi308]

Hi there Your video was very informative Well, i ll ve visiting Egypt tis October And i really confused of how much do i pay for the guide who take us to the pyramid and also how much do we pay for the guide at the museum each Pls advice Tq.

[@GringoNation]

Hello, thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I recommend the company I used for the pyramids: We Know Egypt. I did not use a guide at the museum but they have some out front. You can negotiate the price with them. I hope you enjoy your trip! :-)

[@zowievanleeuwen4882]

I am living in Egypt, you can take an uber to the pyramids, the entrance price is 550 egp, then you can ride a camel or a horse for like 150 to 250 per hour, then there are many freelance guides who offer their services, you can negotiate a rate with them, it depends on the time they spend with you, a hour will cost like 150 to 250 pounds i geuss. If you book trough an agency it will be more expensive but you will know what to expect up front :)

[@LongRonnybyebye]

I stayed in a city called Qena in a hotel called Basma, and it was directly on the Nile it was nice. Can get pretty hot though on the 31st of December I was sitting on the terrace watching The Nile go by and sipping a sugar cane juice so good. In Hurghada I stayed at Scandic Resort and it's pretty good 👍 beachfront.

[@wiredupweird]

hey, are you indian? can you please tell me what’s the visa process like?

[@LongRonnybyebye]

@wiredupweird Hello there, no, I'm not Indian. . please type in C B scandic resort and then go to the playlist for scandic resort and subscribe to the channel and leave a message there, and he'll send you the exact list of what you have to do.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

Would a cruise down the nile be easy to see sights? All inclusive resorts are also recommended?

[@GringoNation]

Hmmm... hard for me to speak on those since I didn't do any of them but they seem to be popular activities, yes.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

@@GringoNation Try a cruise and let us know.

[@LongRonnybyebye]

I stayed in a city called Qena in a hotel called Basma, and it was directly on the Nile it was nice. Can get pretty hot though on the 31st of December I was sitting on the terrace watching The Nile go by and sipping a sugar cane juice so good. In Hurghada I stayed at Scandic Resort and it's pretty good 👍 beachfront.

[@HappyJoyousFreeMD]

I took a cruise from Luxor to Aswan. It was great. There are a lot of options.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

@@HappyJoyousFreeMD Cruise line name?

[@Youssef-nb2sh]

Not sure if you visited Morocco 🇲🇦 before. Try it you’ll be amazed: diversified nature. Food culture modern life you name it

[@GringoNation]

Hey Youssef! I have a friend in Morocco and I hope to visit him one day. Thanks for watching! :-))

[@tutankhamunwhite665]

Going to Egypt in 2025 but thinking bout renting a car to get around is this good ideal

[@mostafayahia326]

iam egyptian , and for sure it's not agood idea , driving in egypt is not easy , people didn't follow the traffic laws in most of cases , you will need time to acommodate that , using uber is the best solution , before having acar i was using uber 100% , with uber you will get over taxi drivers scam , even for me as egyptian i hate taxi driver they are the worst persons in egypt

[@tutankhamunwhite665]

@ just got back from Italy and people was saying the same but I rented a car it was ok I just don’t won’t to be confined to one place and depending on someone to scam me

[@waeleldanbouky6920]

please stop listening to the people on social media and Experience Egypt like over 12 million people do every year

[@cruisecrazy7066]

I would never pay to use the bathroom. I would P on the street.

[@Sunluvr1]

WoW ! You’re a classy guy ! I want to travel with you !!

[@deleuzedaniel2203]

actually in egypt you must know that you Will be scampi all thé times shop taxis excursion restaurant it s part of the culture

[@stlabido11]

It’s a salespeople nation, suitable for call center job. Hear that American companies looking for cheap outsourcing options 😉? ?

[@lordjim3109]

All you need to know is don`t travel there.

[@mohfr2010]

Man look I’m Egyptian that hurts

[@mostafamoselhy1141]

Weak and sheltered personality

[@tarekcrash9512]

Shut up sharmoota​@@mohfr2010

[@hannahe8787]

Exactly, who in their sane mind would go to Egypt, it's nice to go to the beach side for a days but that's it.

[@bobsaint9272]

Just bring your brain, if any, instead of your stupid smartphone, and everything will be ok...

[@waterbearer4627]

It's not hassling, they are asking. Just bother to learn some Arabic and say "no, thank you". They will leave you alone.

[@CesarHenriquez-cf4mi]

Idk man i had the same problem in Morocco and no thank you did not work. They understand no thank you

[@BRANCOLADAGE-v8u]

@@CesarHenriquez-cf4mihow come ? I’ve been countless times to Morocco and I have never seen such behavior. Why they choose you to harass?……I mean scammers and beggars are everywhere, and when someone tries to beg I give him food (not all ppl are born fortunate). And that’s it. I really wonder why they choose you. Actually Marrakech and fes are both places I don’t like in Morocco. (I bet it happened to you there, isn’t?)

[@JacobitoBello27]

How you say No, Thank you?

[@DamianHarrisonMusic]

​@BRANCOLADAGE-v8u I've been Morocco and yes the hassle is just as bad there, and they only take no for an answer after the 4th time

[@michaelsinglehurst7153]

@@JacobitoBello27 la shukran, worked well for me, travelled around alone for a month.

[@LindaSpencer-zv9qd]

You have been so sweet to me tonight

[@GringoNation]

Thanks so much, Linda! I hope it was helpful!

[@aynrandfan7454]

something about this part of the world...morocco also had endless hassling and annoying sales people everywhere i went for 3 weeks there...these people need to change their culture asap or no one will visit

[@GringoNation]

Couldn't agree more! I don't think they realize people would buy more from them if they weren't so annoying.

[@vmoses1979]

It's not their 'culture'. It's literally the advent of mass tourism plus rich westerners who pay much higher prices plus increased poverty that has led to this situation.

[@chloetry206]

If you don’t like other people’s culture don’t visit.

[@BRANCOLADAGE-v8u]

Here some honest and valuable advice: *don’t visit Egypt*

[@yduranx]

Why ?