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Things to Consider When You Travel to Egypt on a Budget

Things to Consider When You Travel to Egypt on a Budget

Witness the science-defying engineering marbles of Giza Pyramids, Colossal temples, tombs that offer up the Pharaohs’ secrets, and miles of golden sandy beaches with plenty of water activities When it comes to Egypt, people have a desire to explore all that remains of Ancient Egypt. Also, there is a lot to understand and more to enjoy when you visit this place.

If you are planning to travel to Egypt then the summer season should be avoided, as the time between Septembers to May is known to be the best time to go to Egypt if you are planning classic tours but if you are going for beach holidays then it does not matter if you want to go in the summer. This content focuses on how you can travel to this amazing place on a low budget.

Save Money on Accommodation- 

Frankly, the accommodation prices are quite affordable. However, you can follow few helpful tricks to cut down your expenses. You can stay in hostels rather than hotels, look online and compare the prices of various accommodation options.

The wisest way is to book Egypt Nile Cruise Packages that covers most of your accommodation and moving cost.

Save Money on Food–

If you want to save money on food, you must stick to local and street food. If you are staying in a guest house, they will probably offer you a full dinner at $10 extra. You can also prepare your own meals if you have access to the kitchen, this can be a big money saver.

Save Money on Tours and Guides–

Avoid booking with a local travel agency in your country, as they charge massively inflated prices. You can go directly to contact an Egyptian tour operator through his websites to reserve a sightseeing tour with an Egyptologist guide and negotiate a deal with them. Tours and the Nile Cruises in Egypt can be booked locally at significantly lower prices.

Save Money on Transportation–

The primary transportation mode in Egypt is local Taxis; they are an inexpensive and convenient way to get around. Although they are readily available, you need to have a good bargaining skill as most of the taxies have rigged or no meter at all. The best way is to agree beforehand on a price with the driver before getting in, but if you have internet working on your mobile better to use Uber service it is more safety

The other option you can look for is to look for the local trains.

Save Money on Entrance–

The best way to save money on admission fees is by availing a student identity card that allows free entry to almost all monuments and attractions in Egypt. You can also get a travel pass that will save about 50% on all your entrances. Information about these passes is very tough to find online, but you can easily get them by enquiring locally.

Conclusion: 

The best way to travel under a lower budget is to do a thorough research and have good bargaining skills; the best way is to agree on a price before accepting any goods or services. Traveling to Egypt helps you to uncover the rich history of Egypt alongside its fabulous culture.

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