Hi Viktor - I've never done this journey but I've read in several places that the consulate process takes about an hour and a half... I...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visa to Egypt in Eilat in the Africa Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called hi in the Africa Branch
The ferry from Aqaba to Nuweiba - From Aqaba, the fast boat leaves at 8am and at 5pm. Although you can obtain tickets for these ferries at...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is safe travel around Egypt now? in the Africa Branch
@Bristolnewbie - first thing - the museum is open and quite safe to visit, it has not closed in this current round of demonstrations....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Taxi from airport to to downtown Cairo. How much should it cost? in the Africa Branch
I'd go with 50-80 LE :-)
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pyramids of Giza - Dahshour - Saqqara - Sound and Lights show in the Africa Branch
No you do not need your pyramids ticket to see the sound & light show - you go to a different entrance and buy a separate ticket (100LE I...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Egypt in the Africa Branch
Sorry ahmd but I disagree - I think that in 10 days you cans till do other parts of Egypt - not all of it obviously but certainly some...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ten dead in two days of clashes in Cairo in the Africa Branch
Museum is open and they are telling me it's quite safe...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ten dead in two days of clashes in Cairo in the Africa Branch
Hi - the current situation in the side street off Tahrir is ongoing tonight. The Museum is usually open unless there's a really big demo...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Egypt in June / July.....how uncomfortable is the weather? in the Africa Branch
To be honest August is not much different to July :-) Could you do it in the other order? Israel, Jordan and Egypt last? March and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cairo - Hurghada bus tickets in the Africa Branch
I'm sorry I don't know exactly, having never done this, but an Egyptian friend thought that for safety you should perhaps go to the bus...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Christmas and New Year in Egypt in the Africa Branch
You might see a few decorated shops but all will be the same as any other day :-)
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A night in Cairo in the Africa Branch
You have very comprehensive answers to your questions. I can only agree - please take the time to go and see at least some of the unique...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called visa on arrival ? in the Africa Branch
You will very clearly see the spot to get your visa on arrival - best if you have US$15 exactly in cash - makes for a quick and easy...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cairo - Driver in the Africa Branch
Hi - we can provide a car and driver for the day, say 8.00am to 5.00 pm for 170 Egyptian pounds. Or for a day form 9.00 to 9.00 for 350...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cairo at New Year in the Africa Branch
Hi - everything will be open - Cairo doesn't have a big city celebration like lots of other places around the world - it's very low key for...
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