Egypt connects Africa and Asia. The home of pharaohs, pyramids, the Nile river, Red Sea, and Christian and Islamic history. Its capital city is Cairo.
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Is it safe to travel to Egypt in early 2012?
Have people been travelling in Egypt after March 2011? What's the situation like over there? The election is also happening at the end of November. Should I wait until after the election to book my ...
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Turkey to Egypt by ferry?
Since April this year, Anrusstrans is offering a ferry service between the Turkish port of Mersin, in the south east of the country, and Port Said, east of Alexandria on the Egyptian coast. Over at ...
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Overlanding in Egypt without a carnet de passage?
I know some people have entered Egypt without a Carnet de Passage so I know it is possible, what I need to know is how long can you drive it in Egypt that way, I know with a Carnet it is 6 months ...
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What are some unique opportunities and lodging in Siwa Oasis, Egypt?
I will be traveling to Siwa Oasis sometime near the end of 2011. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with great/unique places to stay, or potentially an overnight trip into the desert. ...
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What kind of clothes and footwear are ideal to visit Egypt?
I'm planning to visit a few places in Egypt during the month of January or February. The locations on my itinerary are:
Cairo
Alexandria
Aswan
Abu Simbel
Luxor
I plan to spend anywhere from 1 to ...
