Everyone needs a break from time to time. I want to escape from constant worries, work, a boring routine and plunge headlong into something new. For example, go on a trip. Just look at the sea, bask in the sun and enjoy the beautiful scenery. A tour to Egypt may well help you with this. There you can not only relax, but also touch the history: with your own eyes see the famous pyramids, the sacred river Nile, ancient cities.
When is the best time to go on holiday to Egypt?
In the summer, the country of the pyramids is too hot: the air temperature in the shade reaches 50 degrees. Therefore, most often tourists go to Egypt in winter or autumn. During this period, the most suitable weather conditions for recreation are established, the air temperature ranges from 22 to 25 degrees, the sea is quite warm. You can also buy a tour to Egypt in April or May, when there will not be too many tourists. The water temperature in spring is about 28 degrees, during the day, hot summer weather is set on the street, the air temperature is 30 degrees.
Required documents
Documents are what you need to take with you to Egypt. To stay in the country, citizens of the Russian Federation need a visa. You can get it upon arrival at the airport. At the same time, the validity of the passport should be at least six months at the time of return to Russia. In addition to your passport, you should have any documents confirming your reservation with you. As soon as you arrive at the Egyptian airport, you will be issued a migration card. It will need to be filled in printed Latin letters in accordance with your personal documents.
What should be in hand luggage?
Documents should be put in hand luggage. It is worth taking with you a black ballpoint pen, it is useful for filling out a migration card. It is also better to take money, credit cards, a smartphone, a camera and chargers with you on board an airplane. Optionally, you can put comfortable clothes in a bag, which will be convenient during the flight.
But perfumes, aerosols, mouthwash, shaving foam, full-size creams, razors, scissors, tweezers and a nail file are better to put in a suitcase. Otherwise, you will have to part with much-needed things: carrying them into the cabin is not allowed. It is imperative to ensure that the entire volume of liquid in your hand luggage does not exceed 1 liter. Moreover, even if there is not much money in the jar, but the package has a volume of more than 100 ml, it will not be possible to carry it onto the plane.
The maximum weight of hand luggage varies from 5 to 10 kg per person, depending on the airline. Therefore, do not take too many things on the plane.
We collect baggage
Now about what to put in a suitcase. What clothes should I take to Egypt? The list looks like this:
- A hat that protects from the sun. It can be a cap, hat or panama.
- Two swimsuits or two pairs of swimming trunks.
- A few pairs of socks.
- A pair of summer dresses at your discretion.
- Evening outfit optional.
- Several sets of underwear.
- One warm sweater, light jacket, jeans or pants. Such clothes can be useful for excursions. Also, this item is required for those who are going to visit Egypt in the winter.
- Light trousers, scarf, shirt - an option for day trips.
What to bring to Egypt to feel as comfortable as possible throughout the trip? Mandatory items will be:
- 2 pairs of comfortable shoes for long walks. It is better to choose closed models, this will protect your feet from sand.
- Beach bag.
- 1 pair of beach shoes.
- If desired, you can take shoes, in case of exits to the restaurant. If your hotel has a dress code in a shared restaurant, shoes are required.
- Sun protection If you are traveling with children, get creams with a high protection factor (35 or more).
- A nourishing or protective cream that allows the skin to recover after exposure to the sun.
- Individual hygiene products. Most often, the hotel has soap or shower gel, shampoo-conditioner for hair, moisturizing lotion, comb. Everything else is better to take with you.
- Sunglasses.
If you will relax at the hotel, there is no need to take a towel with you, as they will give you it on the spot. Do not take anything extra with you. Better to leave a place for souvenirs or other purchases made on the trip in your suitcase.
First aid kit
Be sure to take a first aid kit to Egypt. The list of necessary medicines can do you a good job, because who knows what can happen during the trip. To be ready for anything, take with you:
- Pills for motion sickness. This tool can be useful to those who travel with children.
- People with chronic diseases should take all the necessary medicines with them. Keep in mind that abroad the necessary funds can only be sold by prescription from a local doctor. For the free transportation of medicines, a certificate from your doctor will be enough for you, it is better to translate it into English in advance.
- Remedies for pain and heaviness in the stomach. Tap water in Egypt is not suitable for drinking, food is very specific, even in all-inclusive hotels. Therefore, be sure to bring along "Smecta", activated carbon or Enterosgel, as well as some probiotics.
- Even if you rarely suffer from allergies, it is better to play it safe and take antihistamines with you. Unfamiliar flora and fauna can provoke an allergic reaction in the body.
- Pain medication. The most universal option is Nurofen, it will not only relieve pain, but also help at elevated temperatures.
- Preparations against SARS. They usually have a complex effect, helping to quickly defeat the common cold. Such remedies are Antigrippin and TeraFlu.
- Also take nose drops with you.
- It is important not to forget about the disinfectant. Many are advised to take zelenka and iodine, but there is also a more convenient option - hydrogen peroxide.
- Elastic and regular bandages, plasters.
- An ointment against itching and insect bites will definitely come in handy for you, especially if you travel with children.
When thinking about what to bring with you to Egypt, pay special attention to the formation of the first-aid kit. This will allow you to avoid many troubles. Do not rely on the fact that buy everything on the spot: some of the usual medicines may not be there, or they have a different name. It is possible that there will be no pharmacy at all near your hotel.
What currency is better to take with you?
When things are collected, there remains another important question that must be resolved before leaving for Egypt: "What currency is better to take with you?". It is most convenient to bring dollars or euros with you.
You should take cash on a trip. If you take only a credit card, then in case of failures of the local banking system, you risk being left without money.
If desired, part of the dollars or euros can be exchanged for Egyptian francs right at the airport, only be sure to count the money after the exchange.
Advice from experienced travelers: Always carry small tip notes with you.
How much money to take?
How much money to take to Egypt? In this country it is difficult to spend a large amount, especially if you have chosen a tour for yourself where everything is included and you do not need to spend money on food. The only possible expenses on such a trip: shopping and gratuities. It is worth taking 1-1.5 thousand dollars with you. This amount will be enough to make you feel safe even in unforeseen circumstances.
Going to Egypt
It is always better to start preparing for your vacation in advance. First you need to choose a hotel and buy a tour. The second important point is to make a detailed list of what to bring with you. In Egypt, you do not need many things, but it is better to approach the training camp responsibly so as not to forget anything. When collecting your suitcase, remember that in addition to clothes, shoes and personal items, it is worth taking with you a product with a high sun protection factor and a first aid kit. Particular attention should be paid to hand luggage: make sure to bring along all the necessary documents, a phone, a camera and money. Get it right, and then a great vacation will be guaranteed.