{"id":1545,"date":"2024-09-27T17:59:39","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T15:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/blog\/egypt-exploring-cairo-and-alexandria-independently-no-travel-agency-needed\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T17:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T16:56:08","slug":"egypt-exploring-cairo-and-alexandria-independently-no-travel-agency-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/africa\/egypt-exploring-cairo-and-alexandria-independently-no-travel-agency-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt Independently \u2013 Cairo and Alexandria Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1545\" class=\"elementor elementor-1545 elementor-1414\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4957dfb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4957dfb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a664fb elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-10937 elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"7a664fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__7a664fb\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__7a664fb\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__7a664fb\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac36050 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac36050\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Hello! \ud83d\udc4b<\/h2><p>When people think of Egypt, they often picture luxury resorts in Hurghada or Marsa Alam, with days spent lounging by the pool or snorkeling around coral reefs. But the real Egypt is more than all-inclusive and fake smiles of hotel employees. We decided to discover the country on our own &#8211; we rented a car and set off on a journey through bustling Cairo and historic Alexandria, avoiding the usual tourist routes.<\/p><p>This article is an account of our trip, during which we got to know the authentic face of Egypt &#8211; with its hustle, chaos, friendliness, but also dangers. Did every local really want to deceive us? What challenges did we encounter along the way? And what is worth knowing when deciding to travel the land of the pharaohs on your own? Read on for our adventure full of discoveries and surprises!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c6fde4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"5c6fde4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-005-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-005-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"A roadside convenience shop in Egypt with parked cars and a seated man under a blue sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--portrait\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-004-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-004-650x1300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait\" alt=\"Two women posing for a selfie in Egypt, with a stone building and arches behind them\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-003-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-003-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"A busy street in Egypt with pedestrians, cars, and low-rise buildings under a clear blue sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-002-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-002-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Sheep and goats gathered along a city street in Egypt\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"Abandoned colorful swing ride beneath palm trees near a mosque minaret in Egypt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-512x683.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-1024x1365.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-920x1227.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-001-1600x2133.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68f60ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68f60ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How did we get to Egypt?<\/h2><p>Our trip began with a direct flight to Cairo thanks to LOT Polish Airlines. The cost of the ticket was not too exorbitant &#8211; about PLN 790 per person round trip, which is a pretty decent price for a direct connection. Unfortunately, it was not without adventures at the very beginning &#8211; our flight was delayed almost three hours. I say \u201calmost\u201d because the three hours entitling us to compensation was only 10 minutes short. You could say that bad luck wanted us to miss out on the compensation we were entitled to.<\/p><p>Fortunately, we quickly solved the situation by using the business lounge, thanks to SmartDelay from Revolut. As soon as we got the delay notification, we headed to the Non-Schengen area at Ok\u0119cie. While the lounge itself didn&#8217;t knock our socks off, it was a nice alternative to waiting at the airport. After the delay, we finally arrived in Cairo with our visa already prepared, which allowed us to avoid unnecessary paperwork on the spot.<\/p><p>The flight delay disrupted our entire itinerary, postponing the car rental pick-up and our check-in at the lodging facility. But well, you have to be prepared that sometimes such a situation can happen. Most importantly, we were already in Egypt, ready for our independent discovery of this amazing country! Although with this being ready, I would not overdo it&#8230;.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1aade6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"d1aade6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-006-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-606\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-006-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Inside an airplane to Cairo, a passenger checks a smartwatch while seated in economy class.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-006-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-006-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-006-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-006-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-007.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-606\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-007-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"ETIUDA Executive Lounge in Cairo with plants and a reception desk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-007-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-007-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-007-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-007-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-008-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-606\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-008-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Travelers taking a selfie at Cairo airport\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-008-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-008-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-008-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-008-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd9ca55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd9ca55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Visas and documents<\/h2><p>We started the process of applying for a visa to Egypt before we flew out, using the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visa2egypt.gov.eg\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Egypt eVisa<\/a> website. The site is intuitive and easy to fill out. After submitting the application and paying the fee, we waited a few days for the electronic visa to be issued. This is definitely more convenient than doing the paperwork at the airport.<\/p><p>Of course, it is possible to get a visa on the ground, but a few problems are worth mentioning. First, paying by card at the airport is sometimes problematic &#8211; cash is preferred (or even required), and in US dollars. It sounds like a throwback to the 1990s, when a payment card was rare. In addition, it is possible to come across middlemen who will \u201chelp\u201d arrange a visa, for an additional fee, of course. Frankly, I don&#8217;t see the point of paying someone for something you can do yourself in a few minutes. The cheating starts already at the airport!<\/p><h3>Don&#8217;t pay extra fees<\/h3><p>It&#8217;s also a good idea to avoid intermediary companies for obtaining eVisa that advertise on the Internet. There is no need to give your data to third parties, since the whole process is simple and secure. You can easily pay the visa fee by credit card directly on the official website. Don&#8217;t overpay &#8211; arranging the visa yourself is quick and trouble-free.<\/p><p>When it comes to the documents needed to rent a car, do not forget the international driver&#8217;s license. It is required for renting and using a vehicle in Egypt, so it&#8217;s a good idea to get one before you leave.<\/p><h2>Car rental<\/h2><h3>First steps<\/h3><p>With independence in mind and a desire to discover the real Egypt, we decided to rent a car. Everything was booked in advance, but on the spot it turned out that our rental company took a very \u201cEgyptian\u201d approach. Despite the fact that we gave the flight number in the reservation, no one monitored our arrival. The problem is that it&#8217;s hard to let them know you&#8217;re landing while you&#8217;re in the air (while still being on a delayed flight). In countries like Egypt, WhatsApp is becoming an indispensable tool &#8211; all contacts, negotiations and business matters are handled there.<\/p><h3>Egyptian approach to the matter<\/h3><p>Upon landing, we found out that our rental company didn\u2019t have a stand at the airport. Stepping outside, the \u201ccomfort\u201d level dropped even further as we were bombarded with \u201conce-in-a-lifetime\u201d offers for transportation. Around 40 eager people gathered outside the terminal, ready to \u201csnatch\u201d us &#8211; fortunately, separated by several armed officers.<\/p><p>We had a SIM card with Internet access but couldn\u2019t make calls. Contacting the rental company with a Polish SIM card was challenging. The Polish number for Economy Car Rentals was inactive, and the local contact kept changing his story &#8211; first saying he was at the airport, then that he was on the way. Meanwhile, roaming charges were piling up. After an hour of waiting and declining numerous \u201cUber offers without the app,\u201d we found out our reservation was lost.<\/p><h3>Trustworthy phone<\/h3><p>Resigned, we ordered an Uber to New Cairo, where we had booked accommodation. Fortunately, the transportation was very cheap &#8211; Uber in Egypt is a great option, especially if you pay with local currency. Unfortunately, just before we got there, my iPhone suddenly stopped responding &#8211; nothing worked, neither shutdown nor reset. All navigation and contact were locked, which obviously didn&#8217;t make the situation any easier. But more about that in the section on accommodation&#8230;.<\/p><p>The next day we went to the rental office. After some criticism, we managed to rent a car, albeit a basic version. Frankly speaking, for Egyptian roads nothing more is needed &#8211; the risk of other drivers scratching the car or damaging the vehicle on terrible roads is high.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1d9c51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"e1d9c51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-009-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-318\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-009-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Car rental parking garage in Egypt with a gray Toyota Corolla\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-009-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-009-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-009-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-009-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-010-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-318\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-010-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Egypt car rental agreement form with vehicle damage report and payment details.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-010-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-010-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-010-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-010-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-011-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-318\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-011-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"autoUnion car rental contract in English and Arabic on a table in Egypt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-011-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-011-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-011-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-011-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a4534e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a4534e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Road conditions<\/h3><p>As for the ride by itself? Egypt is a real cosmos. If you think driving in Turkey or Saudi Arabia is a challenge, the traffic rules here are just a suggestion. Lines on the road? Who cares about them &#8211; the width of the roadway is just an indication of how many cars can fit next to each other. Turn signals? An unnecessary addition, and the bulbs can only burn out unnecessarily. Road quality is severely below standard, so even if one is going to rent something better than a standard compact, I recommend thinking twice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4221d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"c4221d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-016-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-016-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Road construction on a wide Egyptian boulevard with traffic and road signs.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-015-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-015-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Vintage Fiat 125 Special driving on a road in Egypt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-015-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-015-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-015-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-015-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-014-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-014-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Pickup truck overloaded with orange crates on a road in Egypt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-014-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-014-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-014-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-014-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-013-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-013-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Road in Egypt under an overpass, with cars, pedestrians, and desert hills in the background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-013-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-013-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-013-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-013-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-012-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-012-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Road with a damaged patch near roadside buildings and palm trees in Egypt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-012-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-012-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-012-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-012-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbfb374 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"dbfb374\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/a2h2LD_LUrQ&quot;,&quot;yt_privacy&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9511db3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9511db3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Public transport<\/h2><h3>Bus communication<\/h3><p>Although buses in Egypt are available, we did not use them. It was difficult to find up-to-date schedules, and the condition of the vehicles did not encourage travel. For more comfort, we chose to rent a car and Uber, which gave us freedom and independence in planning our route.<\/p><h3>Subway<\/h3><p>Cairo&#8217;s metro system, the first in Africa, is an interesting mix of modernity and the past. While some of the stations resemble those of the Warsaw subway system of the 1990s, others can bear traces of their former glory. On one of the available lines there are cars that remember the days of several decades ago. Inside them you won&#8217;t find air conditioning, only old fans, and the windows are protected by bars. Such a \u201cretro style\u201d is surprising, especially for those accustomed to modern train sets.<\/p><p>The Cairo Metro is extremely affordable, with ticket prices based on the number of stations traveled. For tourists, even the longest routes cost next to nothing compared to European prices. A unique feature is the separate women-only sections in the carriages, available for most of the day, providing a safer and more comfortable experience on crowded trains.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a03fd15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"a03fd15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" 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href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-018-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-331\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-018-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Nasser metro station in Egypt, with a route map and a large ceiling fan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-018-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-018-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-018-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-018-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-018-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, 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href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-019-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-331\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-019-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Passengers inside an Egypt metro car, with seated riders and a suitcase in the aisle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-019-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-019-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-019-1024x768.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-331\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Passengers boarding a metro train in Egypt at a station platform.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-920x690.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-3200x2400.jpeg 3200w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-020-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-331\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Public bus on a busy street in Egypt, with people hailing it.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-920x690.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-3200x2400.jpeg 3200w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-021-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-025-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-331\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-025-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Cairo metro entrance on a busy street in Egypt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-025-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-025-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-025-1024x768.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9663a75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9663a75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unusual situations also include the proximity of the metro to the daily life of the city. The entrance to some stations can be next to places where sheep graze or vendors trade vegetables &#8211; such sights are normal in Cairo. <\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth mentioning that the Cairo metro can be very overcrowded at times, especially during rush hour. Nevertheless, it is one of the most efficient ways to get around the city, given the gigantic traffic jams on the streets. There are plans to expand the system with new lines to offload existing routes and connect more of the city&#8217;s neighborhoods.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c318bff elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"c318bff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-024-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-301\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-024-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Bab El Shaaria metro station in Egypt with escalators and tiled walls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-024-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-024-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-024-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-024-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-023-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-301\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-023-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Cairo metro platform with a train and an Imbaba direction sign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-023-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-023-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-023-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-023-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-022-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-301\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-022-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Inside an Egypt metro car with a route map and geometric window mural.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-022-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-022-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-022-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-022-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb4b80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bb4b80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Accommodation<\/h2><p>Our adventure with accommodation in Cairo began atypically. Immediately upon arrival, my phone suddenly stopped responding &#8211; I couldn&#8217;t pay for my lodging because the device was living a life of its own. For an hour it sent emergency notifications with my location to the nearest three contacts, which caused considerable confusion. Only after consulting Apple support did I manage to reset it with a special command. You can imagine what kind of SMS roaming bill I had to pay afterwards!<\/p><h3>Cairo &#8211; Livingville Nine, New Cairo<\/h3><p>During our stay in Cairo, we chose to stay in New Cairo, a modern, expanding neighborhood located east of the city center. It&#8217;s an ideal location for those looking for peace and quiet and wanting to avoid the hustle and bustle of Old Cairo. Our choice was Livingville Nine &#8211; a spacious apartment with all amenities, including a parking space at no extra charge (we parked on the street next to the house). The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, a pleasant contrast to the chaotic city center.<\/p><p>Unfortunately, half of our stay was without residential Internet access, which was problematic, especially since the network was already underperforming. Working remotely in Egypt would have been a real challenge &#8211; VPN connections to European servers were unstable and very slow, if successful at all. This is a big disadvantage if one plans to work remotely during the stay. Apart from this minor inconvenience, staying in New Cairo proved to be a comfortable option, away from the crowds and noise.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-636a492 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"636a492\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-786\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Livingville Nine in Cairo, Egypt, showing a villa courtyard with patio seating and shade sails\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-920x690.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-3200x2400.jpeg 3200w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-026-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-027-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-786\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-027-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Bathroom in Cairo Livingville Nine, Egypt, with a toilet, sink, shower, and green tiled wall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-027-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-027-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-027-1024x768.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-786\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Living room at Livingville Nine in Cairo, Egypt, with a sofa, TV, and small dining table.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-920x690.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-3200x2400.jpeg 3200w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-028-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-786\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Bedroom in Cairo Livingville Nine, Egypt, with a bed, patterned runner, and curtains by a window.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-920x690.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-3200x2400.jpeg 3200w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-029-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf98155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf98155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Alexandria \u2013 Sunrise Alex Avenue Hotel<\/h3><p>We stayed at the Sunrise Alex Avenue Hotel in Alexandria, centrally located right on the Mediterranean Sea. Despite being an all-inclusive property, it was mostly empty during our visit. We noticed a stark price difference\u2014tourists often pay 3-4 times more than locals. Parking was charged separately, with rates similar to those in European cities, and no room for negotiation.<\/p><p>Breakfast was a bit inconvenient, as we had to order specific dishes instead of enjoying a buffet. We only discovered the menu on our last day when staff asked for our feedback. Internet was included in the room rate, which is a plus, as many all-inclusive hotels limit Wi-Fi access to the lobby.<\/p><p>Despite being in the city center, our room was quiet. Ordering food through the Talabat app was easy, simplifying meal arrangements in both Alexandria and previously in Cairo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3daf5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"d3daf5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-106\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Couple taking a selfie at Alexandria Sunrise Alex Avenue Hotel beach in Egypt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-920x690.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-3200x2400.jpeg 3200w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-030-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-106\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-320x240.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Sunrise Alex Avenue Hotel beach in Alexandria, Egypt, with loungers and calm sea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-920x690.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-3200x2400.jpeg 3200w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-031-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc04c86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc04c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>SIM card<\/h2><p>Buying a local SIM card in Egypt turned out to be a better choice than using services like Airalo. At the airport, the price for a card with a 10 GB limit was about 25-30 PLN (6-7 USD) per person, which is really favorable compared to roaming or eSIM offers. It would probably be possible to find even cheaper deals in the city, but we didn&#8217;t want to waste time searching.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s worth mentioning that the available cards are the 4G standard &#8211; 5G is unlikely. Nevertheless, the connection was stable and sufficient for daily needs.<\/p><h3>Payment claim<\/h3><p>The first chance to use the chargeback option came with a Curve card payment for our SIM cards. A mysterious fee appeared on the transaction, which wasn\u2019t listed in the price breakdown (and if it was for weekend payments, it shouldn\u2019t have applied that day). I had my private card linked to Curve, so I filed a complaint with both mBank and Curve. Unfortunately, as a basic Curve user, I experienced delays in support. After several days, I finally got a response\u2014but it addressed a completely different transaction. I forwarded the correspondence to mBank, and they quickly resolved the issue and refunded the amount.<\/p><h2>Food<\/h2><p>Our visit to Egypt coincided with Ramadan, so most restaurants and cafes were closed during the day, especially in New Cairo. Luckily, Starbucks was open, and became our go-to spot for breakfast. Prices were surprisingly low\u2014my oat milk coffee was just 7-8 PLN, and breakfast cost 20-25 PLN.<\/p><p>It\u2019s worth noting the \u201cBig Mac Index,\u201d which compares Big Mac prices worldwide to measure purchasing power. Egypt ranks first, meaning your money goes further here. If there were a \u201cStarbucks Coffee Index,\u201d Egypt would surely be at the top.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02a2bf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"02a2bf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-036-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-826\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-036-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Woman at a caf\u00e9 table in Egypt with pastries, sandwiches, and iced coffee.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-036-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-036-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-036-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-036-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-037-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-826\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-037-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Woman seated at a cafe overlooking the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-037-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-037-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-037-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-037-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-038-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-826\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-038-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Starbucks Coffee storefront in Egypt with parked cars under a clear blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-038-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-038-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-038-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-038-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdfff14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdfff14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Good food and low price<\/h3><p>Although inflation and financial problems are evident in Egypt, the cost of food was very favorable for us. In the city, we didn&#8217;t spend more than PLN 30 for lunch for two people, and in a restaurant in New Cairo City we paid about PLN 60, being really full. Eating in local bars and restaurants did not cause us any health problems, although we decided to avoid typical street food &#8211; \u201cPharaoh&#8217;s revenge\u201d was still stuck in our heads.<\/p><p>We had no issues with food in Alexandria. Breakfast was at the hotel, and other meals we ordered via the Talabat app. Thanks to app promotions, the food was very affordable. A liter of fresh juice cost 3-4 PLN, and shawarma around 12 PLN &#8211; great value. The only issue was that payment cards didn\u2019t always work, so we used cash from ATMs.<\/p><p>Egypt turned out to be a paradise in terms of food prices, which was definitely conducive to our daily meals. We will definitely return to Cairo again, although we will still be careful with the food from the street stalls!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d62ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"59d62ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-032-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-032-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Egyptian meal with flatbreads, roasted potatoes, chicken, and sliced cucumbers and tomatoes on a table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-032-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-032-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-032-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-032-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--portrait\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-034-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-034-650x1300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait\" alt=\"Egyptian food platter with grilled chicken, flatbread, chips, and herbs\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--portrait\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-033.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-033-650x1300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait\" alt=\"Egyptian pigeon with french fries in a foil tray, shown in a food ordering app\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-035-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-035-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Egyptian table with flatbreads, a cheese pizza, salads, and olives\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-035-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-035-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-035-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-035-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1043a10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1043a10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The Pharaoh&#8217;s Revenge<\/h2><p>The famous \u201cPharaoh&#8217;s revenge\u201d is the nightmare of many tourists visiting Egypt. This popular term refers to sudden stomach problems that can get even those who conscientiously follow hygiene rules. In our case, it was Jadzia who experienced unpleasant symptoms for three days, despite the fact that we took probiotics for a week before the trip and tried to avoid potentially risky foods. In my case &#8211; despite the fact that in this relationship I am the one with food intolerances &#8211; there was peace.<\/p><p>There\u2019s no rule for who will fall victim to \u201cPharaoh\u2019s revenge.\u201d Even if you follow all precautions, you can still get stomach issues. That\u2019s why it\u2019s good to have medication like Nifuroxazide, which helped Jadzia. If you don\u2019t have it, you can find Antinal in local pharmacies. Make sure you have insurance to cover any medical costs if things get worse.<\/p><p>Although our medical experience may be different from what other travelers will encounter, such preparation helped us get through the adventure without too much trouble.<\/p><h3>Pay attention<\/h3><p>Avoid raw fruits and vegetables that might be washed in unboiled water. Be cautious about the quality of food, especially in less-known places, and if unsure, skip street food. There\u2019s no foolproof way to prevent \u201cPharaoh\u2019s revenge\u201d \u2013 if it happens, it happens. The best you can do is be prepared for any situation.<\/p><h2>Exchange office or ATM?<\/h2><p>We prefer withdrawing cash from ATMs using international currency cards, avoiding the hassle of finding exchange offices or negotiating rates &#8211; it&#8217;s both convenient and cost-effective. Keep in mind that some ATMs in Egypt may charge fees; if so, simply try another machine, as some banks don\u2019t impose additional costs. Unlike in Poland, where networks like Planet Cash often waive fees, each Egyptian bank has its own rules.<\/p><p>Using ATMs also helps you steer clear of unfavorable rates or scams from money changers. Withdrawing local currency directly offers flexibility, especially in countries where expenses can vary and price differences between tourists and locals are significant.<\/p><p>If you plan to use ATMs, check which banks offer fee-free withdrawals. Always opt for withdrawals in the local currency to avoid unfavorable exchange rates that ATMs may suggest by default.<\/p><h2>Does everyone want to scam you?<\/h2><p>Watching videos on TikTok, one might get the impression that in Egypt every tourist is doomed to be scammed and swindled. Is this really the case? Our experience has been mixed. In most of the country we encountered normal, helpful people. We encountered real scams only in one place &#8211; at the Giza pyramids.<\/p><p>At Cairo airport, we immediately came across people offering \u201cUber\u201d transportation without an app. Such offers may seem tempting, but they are worth avoiding, as a ride can cost much more than one ordered through an app, and the risk of being scammed increases. It is always better to use official apps or order a cab from a hotel.<\/p><p>When paying by card, always choose to pay in local currency (EGP) to avoid unfavorable currency conversions. Egypt is not a country where you have to carry dollars or euros &#8211; payments in local currency come out much more favorable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9d89c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"e9d89c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-039-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-039-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Busy street scene in Egypt\u2019s Scams section with pedestrians, cars, and shops under a clear blue sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--portrait\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-040-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-040-650x1300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait\" alt=\"Tourist stalls near the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt with shoppers and souvenirs\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-041-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-041-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Camels resting near the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59c5f68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59c5f68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Lack of trust<\/h3><p>At the pyramids, we have had to deal with several attempts to scam. People claiming to be \u201cemployees\u201d even show some identification and offer assistance, supposedly included in the ticket price. They tell us that it is forbidden to go to the pyramids on foot, that you have to rent a camel, and when you refuse, suddenly their \u201cservice\u201d becomes payable. When we gave them token change in local currency in return, they showed their displeasure, expecting dollars. Another person warned us about \u201c scammers\u201d and tried to tell us herself that she should be charged for \u201cnot helping\u201d. Already knowing how this mechanism works, we decided to avoid any offers of help from afar.<\/p><p>Be careful at markets don\u2019t handle items unless you\u2019re ready to buy, as vendors might claim damage or insist you\u2019ve \u201cused\u201d them, demanding payment. It\u2019s wise to carry local currency and keep cards or dollars out of sight to avoid attracting unwanted attention.<\/p><p>In conclusion, although scams are a real threat, not every Egyptian wants to scam you. Just be watchful, stick to the tried-and-true and don&#8217;t be fooled. With some basic safety precautions, traveling in Egypt can be truly enjoyable and hassle-free.<\/p><h2>Climate and weather conditions<\/h2><p>Egypt has a dry desert climate, with little rainfall throughout the year. Our trip took place in March, which turned out to be a great choice in terms of weather. Daytime temperatures ranged from 20\u00b0C to 28\u00b0C, which was perfect for sightseeing. Nights were a bit cooler, so it&#8217;s a good idea to bring something warmer with you.<\/p><p>The best time to visit Egypt is from October to April, when temperatures are pleasant, ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. In the summer, especially from May to September, temperatures can reach up to 40\u00b0C, which can be a challenge for tourists, especially in the intense sun and with limited shade available.<\/p><p>When planning a trip to Egypt, it is also worth remembering that temperatures can vary considerably from region to region. On the Red Sea and the Sinai Peninsula, the climate is more mild, which is conducive to relaxing on the beaches, while inland, in desert areas, the temperature differences between day and night are more pronounced.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4121d35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"4121d35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-042-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-042-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Hazy Cairo skyline under a pale, dusty sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43c0258 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43c0258\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Safety<\/h2><p>On the subject of security in Egypt you can find a lot of opinions, especially on forums of all-inclusive people. Often there is information about problems with moving around the country, controls on routes and the need to give bribes. In our experience, this is a myth &#8211; during the entire trip we did not encounter any such situations. The only controls we encountered were those at toll highway gates, such as on the route from Alexandria to Cairo, where you simply pay the toll.<\/p><p>In terms of personal security, we felt at ease &#8211; no one tried to rob us or threaten us in any way. Of course, there were situations of money pulling, especially with pyramids, but we did not have the feeling that someone wanted to harm us. It&#8217;s more a matter of annoying scams than real danger.<\/p><h3>Traffic<\/h3><p>Another issue, however, is road safety. Crossing the street in Cairo can be a real challenge &#8211; especially where there are no lanes. Then the only strategy is to sprint across several lanes of traffic, dodging speeding cars like Usain Bolt on the track. It&#8217;s better to cross \u201clanes,\u201d that is, jumping from one gap between cars to another. This is a real test of nerves, especially if you are not used to such chaos.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7464f06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"7464f06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-043-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-322\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-043-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Road in Safety, Egypt, with apartment buildings, vans, and pedestrians.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-043-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-043-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-043-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-043-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-044-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-322\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-044-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"View from a car of damaged apartment buildings and pedestrians in Safety, Egypt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-044-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-044-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-044-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-044-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-045-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-322\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-045-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Night traffic on a lit highway in Safety, Egypt, seen from inside a car.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-045-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-045-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-045-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-045-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcb3da3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcb3da3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Driving in Egypt is a unique challenge. Drivers often ignore traffic rules, switch lanes without signaling, and sudden stops by minibuses to pick up passengers are common. You need to stay alert, as potholes can appear out of nowhere, and road quality varies greatly. Paid expressways are generally well-maintained, but free roads can be full of potholes and unexpected obstacles.<\/p><p>However, after a few hours behind the wheel, you start adapting to this driving style, especially if you&#8217;re familiar with navigating in \u201cwilder\u201d conditions. For those new to such environments, it can be quite daunting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1770bb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery\" data-id=\"1770bb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-columns qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-046-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-508\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-046-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Narrow alley in Egypt with a red car, hanging laundry, and a woman walking past.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-046-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-046-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-046-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-046-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-047-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-508\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-047-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"People boarding a white minibus on a street in Egypt, with palm trees and buildings in the background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-047-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-047-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-047-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-047-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-048-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-508\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-048-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Old white sedan on a road in Egypt under a blue sky with clouds.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-048-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-048-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-048-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/egypt-048-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5857af4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"5857af4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/uEWt5_8S7yg&quot;,&quot;yt_privacy&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d6e93e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d6e93e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Places we visited<\/h2><p>During our trip, we explored many fascinating places in Cairo and Alexandria\u2014from the bustling streets of New Cairo \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f, to the pyramids of Giza \ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f, and charming Alexandria \ud83c\udf0a. Check out our separate article for detailed insights and adventures!<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/africa\/egypt-what-did-we-see-in-cairo\/\">Take a look here<\/a>,\u00a0to find out what we saw <strong>in Cairo<\/strong>!<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/africa\/egypt-what-did-we-see-in-alexandria\/\">Take a look here<\/a>, to see what we visited <strong>in Alexandria<\/strong>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6ebce1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"b6ebce1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/0F7v54Gmk7c&quot;,&quot;yt_privacy&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-801f81e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"801f81e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Summary<\/h2><p>Our trip to Egypt was full of contrasts and unforgettable impressions. On the one hand, fascinating monuments, rich culture and hospitality of the locals, on the other &#8211; a somewhat chaotic reality. Nevertheless, traveling on our own allowed us to see the true face of this country, away from the beaten path set by travel agencies.<\/p><p>Cairo and Alexandria are cities full of life, history and diversity. Exploring them on our own, although requiring some flexibility and vigilance, proved to be extremely interesting. Despite a few difficulties, such as unpredictable traffic, we managed to visit what we had planned safely and without major complications.<\/p><p>Egypt is a country that can surprise and delight, but also requires a certain amount of preparation and understanding of local realities. If you are planning a similar trip, use good common sense, but don&#8217;t be afraid to go beyond the tourist schemes &#8211; then you will discover the true magic of this place.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59af70a elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"59af70a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/N5ObmYGulbQ&quot;,&quot;yt_privacy&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb680b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb680b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Poverty and destruction<\/h2><p>In Egypt, you can see massive poverty &#8211; we encountered people begging on the streets, and many buildings are in deplorable condition. This contrast is not so apparent in New Cairo, where new developments and better infrastructure prevail. In other parts of the country, dilapidated buildings and poor quality roads are the order of the day. It&#8217;s a sad reality that serves as a reminder of the high social inequality and difficult living conditions of many residents.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Discover Egypt beyond resorts: our independent journey through bustling Cairo and historic Alexandria by car, with tips for safe, authentic travel.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[110],"tags":[174,147,175,173,171,170],"class_list":{"0":"post-1545","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-africa","8":"tag-culture-and-habits","9":"tag-egypt","10":"tag-travel-planning","11":"tag-travel-safety","12":"tag-urban-tourism","13":"tag-visas-and-documents","14":"cs-entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1545"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1545\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}