Visiting a new country can often be intimidating, particularly if it’s country as complex and as interesting as Egypt is. Known for its sunny beach side resorts and one-of-a-kind ancient monuments, here are 12 tips for visiting Egypt that will prepare you for your visit to Egypt. 1. ‘Do you speak Egyptian?’ How to say ‘No, Thank you’: “La’ shukran.” Egyptian hospitality knows no limits, when walking down the streets or on tourist sites, many locals, especially souvenir shop owners, will try to get tourists’ attention. ‘La shukran’ is a nice way to say I’m not interested. The Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: La’ SHUK-ran. Fun fact: Egyptians today speak Arabic. Egyptian is often used to refer to the ancient language that was used by the ancient Egyptians which Egyptians don’t speak today! If, for any reason, you cannot remember these phrases, don’t worry! Most Egyptians who work in the tourism industry speak many different languages. Don’t be surprised if you hear them speaking German, Japanese or Spanish while walking down one of the many alleyways of Khan El-Khalili! Meanings and pronunciations of Arabic words: Good Morning: sa-baH il kheer Good Bye:…
