Intimate behaviour in public (kissing and cuddling) is a no-no, and even holding hands is disapproved of.
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Egypt is conservative. Very conservative. You won't find couples cuddling and kissing in public, as any type of public affection is a big no-no (even handholding isn't really approved of).
It is best to not show much skin unless you are on a specific tour or Nile river cruise where shorts are allowed. Tank tops and crop tops – Unless you are by the pool or beach, these shouldn't be worn. Heavy jackets – you will rarely ever need any heavy clothing in Egypt.
Do not kiss or embrace someone of the opposite sex in public. You will see Egyptian couples holding hands in the cities, but these will be married, engaged or courting.
Egyptian men do not often wear shorts, but they are perfectly fine for a male tourist to wear. Aside from beachside resort cities, it is not recommended for female tourists to ever wear shorts in Egypt. Before traveling to Egypt for the first time, many travelers ask us what clothes to bring.
Egypt is conservative. Very conservative. You won't find couples cuddling and kissing in public, as any type of public affection is a big no-no (even handholding isn't really approved of).
Avoid eating communal food with your left hand, as this hand is generally reserved for personal hygiene. Only the right hand is used when eating food with one's hands. Alcohol is generally not offered nor is it consumed with food. Only offer alcohol to your Egyptian counterpart if you know that they consume it.
According to government law, Egyptian citizens are required to present a marriage certificate. Foreign guests can check into the hotel without a marriage certificate or as unmarried couples.
2. Sharing an apartment or hotel room with an Egyptian of the opposite sex if you're not married. Egyptian regulations require that any Egyptian man or woman sharing a room or apartment with a member of the opposite sex have a marriage certificate.
It depends on the city you do such thing in. In modern cities like Cairo and Giza, it's normal to see a man hugging a woman, but in rural cities and Upper Egypt, you can't see that. Every community has its rules which differ a lot from a place to another, even in the same city.
In Egypt, it is technically illegal for unmarried couples to share a hotel room, and many hotels will require couples to provide proof of marriage upon check-in. However, some hotels in Cairo may be more lenient or discreet about enforcing these laws.
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If your feet are exposed to the sun do use sunblock as burnt feet are painful and difficult to deal with. Flip flops are fine for wearing in and around your hotel. For sightseeing, comfortable footwear is essential. The streets are dusty, the sites dusty, sandy, gritty, stony and uneven.
Just remember to cover up from your shoulders to below the knee. While women are expected to dress more conservatively than men, even the fellas should leave the short shorts and tight singlets at home. Also, avoid packing anything in white.
Egypt can be a completely safe destination for solo female travelers. I'm not saying there won't be any challenges or hassles — you will likely run into a few. But I also believe that you will find the Egyptian culture, and Egyptian men in general, to be very welcoming. They genuinely want you to love their country.