What to avoid eating and drinking in Egypt?

Having traveled Egypt and lived in Cairo, I would definitely tell your daughterr never to eat from vendors. All soda bottles should be opened in front of her -- or do not drink even Coke. Most of the Hotels, however are safe and cater to tourists and prepare the food accordingly. Bottled water is a must!



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If you cannot boil your water, opt for treated or bottled water instead. The risk of Travellers' Diarrhea can also be minimized by following good hygiene practices. Make sure to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap, especially before preparing or eating food and after using the bathroom.

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Medical drugs that cannot be dispensed without a prescription such as Tramadol, Xanax, Librax and other medicines. Real and toy arms, ammunition and explosives and any other substances containing explosive materials such as firearms and crackers. All kinds of artifacts. All kinds of narcotics.

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For travelers wondering, “Can I take ibuprofen, Tylenol, and Imodium to Egypt?”: simple over-the-counter medications (medications not requiring a prescription), like vitamins, allergy medications, Advil, anti-diarrheal medications, etc., are generally allowed in Egypt in the dosage travelers will need during their trip ...

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Drinking alcohol other than the licensed restaurant is not allowed. Use or trafficking of illegal drugs is a serious offence. So, be careful of what cosmetics, smokes and medicines you use. Check out if they are legal or not.

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It's important to stay hydrated while traveling in Egypt, but drinking tap water isn't recommended. Remember to avoid drinks with ice and to peel fruit before eating it, too.

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Egyptian laws towards alcohol are quite liberal compared with that of most Islamic countries, except for the month of Ramadan when alcohol is strictly forbidden and only holders of foreign passports are allowed to buy alcohol. The legal drinking age in Egypt is 21.

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avoid unpasteurised milk, cheese and ice cream. avoid food that has been left uncovered in warm environments and exposed to flies. ensure all meat is cooked thoroughly before you eat it, avoiding any meat that is pink or cold. avoid ice, unless made with filtered or bottled water, and tap water, even when brushing ...

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Once again this popular holiday destination is gearing up to be a hotbed for claims concerning E. coli, Salmonella, Shigellosis and other strains of travel sickness often linked to contaminated food.

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where possible, avoid eating salads and uncooked vegetables. only eat fruit they can peel. avoid unpasteurised milk, cheese and ice cream. avoid food that has been left uncovered in warm environments and exposed to flies.

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Don't drink the tap water. Water is not properly filtered, It is also not advisable to brush your teeth with tap water in certain areas of Egypt, including Dahab. Buy bottled water and use that to brush your teeth.

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In addition to being up to date on routine vaccines, travelers to Egypt should obtain hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

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Budgeting for Tipping in Egypt A good rule of thumb is to set aside an additional 10-15% of your total trip budget for tipping.

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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.

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