Egypt Visiting

Cairo’s metro is efficient and inexpensive. Most visitors do not use the local buses, but they are the cheapest mode of transport. The Cairo Transport Authority operates convenient and affordable air-conditioned buses. The microbuses or service taxis are privately owned and go just about anywhere. Private microbuses are a popular mode of transport, but you need to learn their routes as the buses do not display their destination. Boats provide transport to Manial, Rhoda, Giza, and Old Cairo.

Taxis are easily hailed and cheap for short distances. Meters are rarely used, so bargain down the price before getting in any cab parked in front of a hotel. Fares vary depending on the time you are in the taxi and distance covered, and fares are higher in the early morning and late evening.

Directions use landmarks and places as points of reference. When taking a taxi, tell the driver the landmark nearest your destination. As you approach the landmark, start giving specific instructions on getting to the destination.

Driving in Cairo is an extreme adventure — Egypt has one of the highest rates of traffic fatalities per mile driven in the world. Parking in Cairo is also a challenge.

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