Places

Arrival chaos, visa/QR, taxi touts, SIM and cash — the highest-risk first hour.

Camel rides, fake guides, photo fees, and pressure selling — know fair ranges before you arrive.

Fake ticket websites are active. Official ticketing is tickets.gem.eg only.

Classic museum; still see touts outside and unofficial ticket middlemen.

Opening prices can be several times fair value. Walk deeper alleys; negotiate with a smile.

Official entry plus taxi/guide pressure at the parking area.

Quieter pyramids — still confirm tickets and transport prices in advance.

Official ticketing via government channels; watch for street sellers.

Mosques and markets — dress modestly; expect shop pressure near Al-Azhar.

Karnak/Luxor temple area — calèche and taxi negotiations.

Valley of the Kings logistics — ticket offices and taxi day rates.

Major East Bank site — official tickets only.

Peak-hour crowds; confirm which tombs are in your ticket.

Convoy/flight day trips — opaque package pricing; verify inclusions.

Boat to Philae — agree round-trip boat price before boarding.

Cruise stop — calèche monopoly tactics are common.

Bibliotheca tickets and Corniche taxi games.

Laid-back diving town — jeep trips and camel treks need clear prices.

Boat day trips sold hard along the marina — read the contract.

Bazaar pricing and safari touts — same negotiation rules as Khan.