Travel Money for Egypt: Pounds for the Pyramids
Egypt's sights need no introduction, but its cash culture sometimes does: Egyptian pounds are essential daily kit from Cairo to the Red Sea coast. Buy your travel money in advance from a commission-free provider such as Travel FX and the trip runs noticeably smoother.
Baksheesh basics
Small tips oil daily life in Egypt, for guides, drivers, bathroom attendants and the man who points out the best photo angle. A pocket of small notes is the practical answer.
Sites and souks
Entry tickets, felucca rides, souk purchases and taxi fares are cash territory, with hard bargaining expected in the markets.
Prepared for the pharaohs
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