1. Tips in Cairo should be given literally for any service. Do not forget to leave cash reward to a waiter in a restaurant, maid at your hotel and, of course, to a guide, as well as a passerby, who has helped to find the way to places of interest.
2. There are always police officers on duty in the streets of the city. Feel free to ask them for help. The representatives of law enforcement will tell you how to get to the street of your destination and will always help.
3. Do not wear short skirts, shorts and T-shirts with short sleeves for a walk in Cairo. The proper clothes for the city should be as closed as possible. Bright outfits should also be worn in night clubs only.
4. All major hotels, shopping complexes and petrol stations allow payments by credit card. When going to the market, make sure you have enough paper money. It is better to stock up with more cash in small denominations.
6. Travelers who plan to purchase antiques and paintings as souvenirs are recommended to take care of all the necessary documents in advance. Export of objects of cultural value is prohibited.
7. Power supply voltage is 220 V. Almost all hotels in Cairo are equipped with wall sockets of the standard European model. However, tourists are recommended to clarify this issue in advance. In some hotels adapters for appliances are available upon request.
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9. The locals are very welcoming and hospitable, so in no case should travellers reject an invitation to have a cup of tea or coffee. Before making a visit guests will need to get some modest souvenirs for hosts.
10. Tourists are often offered to purchase interesting crafts and jewelry made of corals. The purchase of such items, as well as their sale, is considered a serious crime.
