Cameras & Video Cameras :

Only video cameras must be registered at Cairo International Airport upon    arrival. This process takes only a few minutes. There will be a small charge to use both still cameras and video cameras at most museums and sites, including the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. In addition, flashes are prohibited inside most museums and tombs.

Overall, Egypt is a very casual country! However, you may want to plan accordingly for the weather. Day dress should include cotton and breathable fabric clothing, comfortable shoes, hat, and sun block. Shorts are acceptable. Evening dress is smart-casual. A light jacket or sweater is advisable for the months of October - April.

220 volts is the electrical current used within the country. The 220 volts is a two-pronged plug. If you need to bring an appliance, you may want to purchase an adapter before traveling.

A change in drinking water and food can upset your stomach when traveling. We advise you to drink only bottled water, which can be purchased at the hostel. In the first few days, we recommend you eat lightly and avoid any raw vegetables or fruits, unless you can peel them. If you should come in counter with the "Pharaoh's Curse", no worries! We will be able to help you obtain certain medications specific for this problem. These medications can be purchased in most pharmacies throughout Egypt. These are Antibiotics by the way!

International Telephone :

You can call home in-expensively by purchasing an international phone card, which are sold at the hostel, which you can use with the phone booth in the hostel.

Medical assistance is available throughout Egypt. If you should require medical attention, please speak with the front desk manager for assistance. They will help you to locate a physician or medical center.

The local currency used is the Egyptian Pound (LE). The Egyptian Pound is divided into 100 piasters. Prices can be shown in either pounds (LE 2.00) or piasters (200 PT). There are banks located in most cities in Egypt. Make sure to take your passport with you when exchanging money. Most restaurants, and souvenir shops do accept credit cards. Using your credit card within the local markets (among vendors) is not advisable.

Your passport will be collected at your hostel upon arrival. The hostel's staff will retain a copy of your passport details as a standard procedure upon check-in.

Postage stamps can be obtained from hostel and souvenir shops that sell postcards. Depending on the location you are sending mail to, out-bound mail takes approximately 10-14 days to arrive to its destination.

Egypt is known for its handy crafts and wonderful shopping opportunities. Gold & silver jewelry, brassware, copper work, alabaster, leather goods, papyrus, perfumes, and hand made woolen or silk rugs are among the long list of goods native to this country. Bartering is a way of life here. Feel free to barter away!

If you decide to venture out on your own, taxis are very affordable and safe. Remember to set the price before you commence your journey and carry the right amount of change if possible, to avoid being taken.

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