Comments on: Travel To Egypt. Is It Safe?

By: S Texas

S Texas — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:33:21 +0000

My family is considering relocating from USA to Egypt. Where can I find more info? Employment or business start-up opportunities available there? Education or elementary education? What is everyday life like for people who live there? Thank you for any info you may provide.

By: B SINCLAIR

B SINCLAIR — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:51:40 +0000

I took a Nile cruise in April (single female travelling alone) and had the most wonderful time. I found the Egyptian people (male & female) to be most helpful and friendly and didn’t feel apprehensive at all. If you try and respect their culture and way of life and just take the usual sensible precautions, you will have the most amazing time. Avoid drunken, rowdy behaviour and ladies, it is best to dress modestly. Keep the bikinis and shorts for the coastal resorts! I cannot wait to go back and am planning a trip to Cairo in April 11.

By: shisha

shisha — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:57:33 +0000

Is Egypt Safe? Most certainly the answer is yes, infact crime rate is lower in Egypt then many other countries. All Egyptians are very friendly people and as long as you show respect they shall only offer there hospitality and welcomings.

I was once in Cairo for 3 days and found even with the hussle and confusion there was no site nor sound of any type of theft, I how ever witnessed a angry Egyptian man and his friend argueing, shaking fists, soon resolved tens of passers by holding them apart.

So visit Egypt I’m sure you’ll find it a great country and holiday destination

By: Ayman

Ayman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:54:30 +0000

thanx all about that, am ayman from egypt, about u rebecca i would suggest a wonderful place here in egypt to spend ur honeymoon, its “sharm el sheikh” , its a very fantastic place here near the red sea, its one of the most beautiful places here in egypt with the lovely nature and the sea and mountain views , i cann’t tell u, u must go and see it by yourself, and am sure u will love it

By: Travel Betty

Travel Betty — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:07:34 +0000

Not sure what the weather is like in September. We were there in April and it was hot, but not too hot. We had a fairly complex itinerary, so we set up our entire trip beforehand. If you’re more comfortable going with the flow, tours can very easily be set up once you’re there. And you’ll probably save money that way too. Congrats on your upcoming wedding and have a fabulous honeymoon!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:10:30 +0000

we were thinking of spending our honeymoon in cairo and were wondering when the best time is to go. thinking of september but don’t want it to be too hot. also, is it best to set up tours before we head over or are tours easy to book once you are there?

By: Travel Betty

Travel Betty — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:47:27 +0000

Hi Nicole,

My advice would be for them to just stop reading the newspapers. As soon as you land in Egypt, you’ll see that people are generous and genuinely interested in showing you the best of their country. There definitely is a lot of pressure to buy this and that, but it’s never malicious. Most of all, have fun!

By: nicole

nicole — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:47:00 +0000

have you got any advice for me and my family we are ment to be visiting eypt in june (hurghada) a few of them are nervous about going there after reading the newspaper for last week.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:38:45 +0000

Headed there with my 12-year-old in less than 10 weeks! Was originally just planning Israel, but decided it would be nuts to pass up Egypt when it’s so close. So, we’ll be seeing Egypt, Israel and Jordan!

By: Angel

Angel — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:36:20 +0000

I was a little hesistant of choosing Egypt as one of my destinations but then I thought who wants to hurt a Mexican so that help but then I realized that all my travel documents are American and I started to freak out again… but then I read your article and then I thought if something does happen I will just tell me that I’m Mexican and plus chances are it will be safe, if I’m still alive for being raised in Mexico I can handle Cairo!