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Transportation

- Taxi - Uber (cheaper) Both options are safe!

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Hotel Options

Hello All! We have finally allocated hotel blocks for the wedding. We currently have three available options: -6 rooms at the Intercontinental Semiramis where Kat and I and our families will be staying -20 rooms at the Flamenco Hotel in Zamalek one of Cairo more upscale neighborhoods -20 rooms at the Jewel Al Fustat hotel in the historic Coptic Cairo area near the museum of civilization. To book any of the rooms in the listed hotel blocks please use the link above to book your hotel stays and any activities you would like to participate in prior to the wedding. If you have any questions please reach out to Holiday Tours who are organizing hotel stays and activities on our behalf. Also feel free to reach out to me or Kat directly with any questions! Please feel free to book your own accommodation as well if that is your preference :) Alternatively please look at the hotel recommendations below if you would like to make an independent booking: Al Maadi, El Zamalek, Cairo Downtown - best areas to stay in Luxury: ~ 250$ USD up - Kempinski Nile - Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah - Four Seasons Nile Plaza Medium Budget: 150-200$ USD/night - Hilton Grand Nile - Hilton Cairo Zamalek - Hotel Belle Epoque Boutique/Budget ~100USD If you would like to stay in Giza by the Pyramids (Less central/walkable) we recommend the following hotels: Luxury: Mena House Budget/Boutique Hotel: Gaia Pyramids Hotel MAZAR Pyramids Hotel

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What To Bring?

- Sun screen - Summer Clothes (20-30 degrees) - Medicine (for tummy) - Egyptian Pounds (most places do not take debit/credit card) - Visa on Arrival is 25 USD (have it in cash) - SIM cards can be purchased at the airport or purchase an e-SIM online - Ear Plugs if you are a light sleeper

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Do's & Don'ts

- Do not drink tap water! Only bottled water! - Do not eat street-food unless you want the Pharoah's curse - Wear a hat and sunglasses to prevent sun stroke

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Arabic

- Salamalekum = Hello! - Shokran Awi = Thank you - Ahlan w Sahlan = Welcome - Law Samaht = Please - El Afw = You are Welcome