Exchange rates
1, Egypt does not circulate yuan, you need to go abroad before the yuan into U.S. dollars, to the local and then converted to Egyptian pounds or direct use. Please call the major banks to inquire about the exchange method, please be sure to exchange early
2, Egypt shopping, large stores can brush the UnionPay, MasterCard, VISA card, it is recommended that you deposit money into the card. Various banks, various cards are different, how to use the card in Egypt, please consult the issuing bank
3, China Customs regulations per person can carry a maximum of 20,000 yuan or 5,000 U.S. dollars equivalent of foreign currencies, so the exchange of currency can be enough to be used
4, the reference exchange rate (based on real-time bank prices)
1 yuan is equal to 0.15 USD; 1 USD equals 5.701 Egyptian pounds;
1 USD equals 6.8 RMB; 1 Egyptian pound equals 0.1754 USD;
Voltage
Egypt, Turkey voltage is AC 220 volts. Electrical plugs are two cylindrical. For portable electrical appliances that use flat plugs, please purchase a good conversion plug in your home country.
Time Difference
Egypt is 5 hours behind Beijing time during Daylight Saving Time (from the first Friday of May to the last Friday of September), and 6 hours behind Beijing time at all other times. If it is 8:00 a.m. in Egypt during Daylight Saving Time, it will be 1:00 p.m. in Beijing time
Telephone
1. You can buy IC phone cards locally and use them at public phone booths
2. Dialing domestic landline in Egypt: 0086-area code (the first one is 0 which needs to be left out)-telephone number, for example, dialing Beijing landline 00861012345678
Egypt dialing domestic cell phone: 0086 - cell phone number
Domestic dialing Egypt landline: 0020 - area code (the first 0 need to be omitted) - phone number
Domestic dialing Egypt cell phone: 0020 - cell phone number
3, Egyptian hotels generally do not have access to the Internet, Internet cafes are rare
Refund
1, most of the Egyptian stores can Tax refunds are available at most stores in Egypt, but purchases must be more than 1,000 Egyptian pounds (about 175 U.S. dollars)
2. The steps for tax refunds are generally as follows: Ask for and fill out the tax refund form at the store you are shopping at, and then go to the airport to check in and get a refund at the airport refund window after you have presented your tax refund form and your purchases
Emergency Help
1. p>2. Fire: 125
3. Tourist Police: 3906028
4. Medical Emergency: 123
5. Chinese Embassy in Egypt Tel: (00202) 7361219
Customs and Taboos
1. The Egyptians are known for their hospitality and warmth. In Egypt, Islam dominates the religious aspect and the majority of the people practice Islam and are influenced by Islamic culture. It is important to note that while local Muslims have enough understanding and acceptance of the existence of other religions, it is frowned upon to promote other religions in public ****ing places.
2. Egyptians like to greet each other with a handshake, and the two-handed handshake is used as a symbol of friendship between men and friends. Shaking hands between adults of the opposite sex is not common due to religious factors. Egyptians have a different understanding of the physical distance between people than people in most countries, and they like to be extremely close to each other when they talk, and also like to put their hands on each other's shoulders. So you don't have to be surprised when you talk to an Egyptian or sit with him/her so close to you.
3. Egyptians are a conservative people, and although they recognize Western dress, they will give you more respect if you dress according to local customs. Especially for the ladies, when you walk around the town or visit the religious buildings, you must pay attention to dress appropriately, do not wear too exposed.
4. During the month of Ramadan, it is important to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public ****ing places, as is the Muslim culture and custom. Smoking is a common phenomenon among Egyptians, especially during breaks.
5. Dress appropriately when your excursion includes some religious sites, your guide will remind you of this when the time comes. Photography is prohibited at certain locations, so look out for warning signs.
6. Tipping is known in Egypt as Backshish, which means allowance. It is common to tip the service provider after being offered a service. It is also appropriate to tip the person who serves you in a public ****ing toilet if you have been served by a waiter. Tipping is therefore an expected income for service workers. Those who help customers to open doors and carry luggage may be upset or even have a verbal argument if they are not tipped. So you should have one or two pounds of Egyptian money ready to use for tipping when traveling on public ****transportation.
7. Alcohol is not prohibited in Egypt, but it is not advisable to drink alcohol in public places.
8. It is prohibited to take pictures in sensitive areas such as government offices and military installations. Women may not be photographed without their permission.
9. Prior permission is required to take photographs in mosques and museums.
Safety Rules
★Customs and Airports: 1. Chinese Customs allows each person to carry 20,000 RMB and 5,000 USD in foreign currency out of China. Please abide by the relevant regulations of the Customs, line up behind the one-meter line when crossing the border, and do not make a lot of noise.
2. Please never carry baggage for people you don't know when going through customs.
3. Guests carrying video cameras and high-grade electronic products (e.g. laptop computers, high-grade professional cameras, etc.) with a unit price of more than RMB 5,000 must declare them, otherwise they will be subject to an additional tax when they return to the border.
4. Guests with suitcases should make sure to have locks to prevent theft and cooperate with the tour escort to check in their suitcases. Since there is no baggage ticket checking procedure at international airports, please do not bring cash and valuables in your checked-in baggage.
5. Each person can check in one piece of baggage not exceeding 20 kilograms free of charge. Fruit knives, nail clippers, etc. should be placed in the check-in baggage; baggage with a length, width and height of more than 115 centimeters (except for soft bags), and suitcases should be checked in as much as possible. Please make sure that your luggage has a lock to prevent it from being stolen.
6. Hand-carried baggage on the plane, one per person, shall not exceed 5 kilograms, the size of the suitcase shall not exceed: 20CM * 40CM * 55CM, the size of the container is too large to be placed in the checked baggage.
7. Strictly controlled liquid items, such as beverages, skin creams, perfumes, sprays, hairsprays, toothpaste, lipsticks, lip glosses and similar items, should be placed in checked baggage and not carried on. However, travelers may carry baby products and over-the-counter medications that need to be used on the flight, but may be required to show proof of this. Items such as lighters and matches are not allowed to be carried on or checked in.
8. Effective immediately, Egyptian Customs requires that groups report to Customs on arrival stating how much cash they have with them, and please be sure to instruct your tour leader to have the group report to Customs to avoid confiscation at Customs or unnecessary hassles.
9. Each incoming passenger is allowed to bring in up to 200 grams of tobacco, one liter of alcohol and one liter of cologne duty-free, as well as up to 100 Egyptian pounds worth of personal items as gifts. All cash, jewelry, cameras, traveler's checks and electronic devices require a customs statement upon arrival. Travelers are strictly prohibited from bringing into the country any books, movies, and printed materials related to pornography, as well as any explosives and equipment that could potentially be used for illegal activities and against national security.
★During the trip: 1. Tap water in hotels in Turkey can be boiled for drinking. In Egypt, only mineral water can be consumed. Please note that hot water is not available free of charge in hotels in Turkey and Egypt. If you need to make hot tea to drink, please bring your own electric water heater.
2. Group activities are the safest way to travel, please do not leave the group without authorization. If you are arranging free visits and free shopping, please make sure to remember the meeting time and place. If you want to leave the group to go to the restroom or other matters, you should also say hello to the tour leader, tour guide or group members. Please memorize the phone number of your tour leader or tour guide and contact them for assistance in case of emergency.
3. During the trip, tourists are responsible for taking good care of their belongings, luggage, money, tickets and other valuables on the bus or in the hotel. In case of loss, theft and robbery, etc., they should report to the local police station in time and settle the case based on the safety indemnity clause concluded with the corresponding organizations (e.g. airlines, hotels, insurance companies, etc.) and the laws of the host country. Our company will actively assist tourists to handle the relevant procedures, but no additional compensation responsibility.
4. In foreign countries running around tired, very easy to get sick, in order to be prudent, should avoid drinking raw water. Visitors to taste the local cuisine, please according to their own gastrointestinal conditions, do not overeat, and strive to get enough sleep, in order to maintain good health. Regardless of whether you have a chronic illness or not, it is important to bring your personal medication from home, and those who are ill should ask their doctor to issue a medical history (written in English) to ensure that they can receive proper treatment in the event of an illness abroad.
5. Tourists (especially the middle-aged and elderly or those with special medical conditions) are advised to carefully consider their own physical condition before participating in the optional programs. Participate in optional programs, should be measured, to the actual state of health at the time as a prerequisite, in the choice to participate in such as diving, mountaineering and other dangerous projects should be particularly cautious. If you feel unwell during the tour, please inform the tour leader or tour guide immediately and stop the related activities. The travel agency will not be responsible for all the consequences and liabilities arising from the tourists' health during the tour.
6. Minors participating in tourism activities, the legal guardian is responsible for the safety of minors in the tourism process.
7. In group tours, the following places should be paid special attention to, prone to theft:
1) Check in to the hotel, in the lobby when registering for the room card, be sure to keep a close eye on their own luggage.
2) Special attention: Europe has been dressed as a hotel repairman thieves into the tourists' rooms under the pretext of repairing the room facilities to steal, please be sure to pay attention to the hotel rest, do not easily open the door to let strangers into the room.
3) When dining in restaurants or hotels, pay special attention to your purse and don't leave it on the table or hang it diagonally from a chair.
4) When traveling, do not go alone.
5) Carry cash and credit cards with you and do not leave valuables on the tour bus.
6) Don't talk to strangers and don't let strangers approach you. Pay special attention to anyone (including women and children) who approaches you under the guise of asking for directions or begging.
8) In case you lose your passport, please have two additional photos and a copy of your passport ready. (We will prepare a copy of your passport for you.) During the group trip, the tour leader or tour guide is obliged to help the tourists to keep their passports and tickets.
9. Please carry cash, traveler's checks and credit cards with you and do not put them in your luggage. For cash, we recommend that you only take out a small amount of money when you go out to pay for your trip, and keep the rest of your cash in a safe place.
10. Women traveling alone are vulnerable to sexual harassment. Women should dress appropriately and not be overly revealing. Don't pay attention to the provocative words or behavior of some people.
★Hotel: 1. In the trip Turkey and Egypt's hotel level is not as high as China's, does not have a toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers, electric kettle and other items. Therefore, guests are requested to bring their own. The whole hotel decoration is not as luxurious as the same hotel in China. The rooms are generally smaller than those in Chinese hotels.
2. Drinks in the hotel are very expensive, if you do not drink, please do not move, so as to avoid the computer automatic billing. Telephone charges in the hotel are very expensive, you can ask the guide to assist in purchasing a phone card and make a call at a public phone booth.