Returning to Egypt after 3 years

Returned from 8 days in Egypt. Exceeded expectations.

Accommodation:
Budget hotel near the main area. $63/night. Good location, basic amenities.

Scene:
Busy and well-organized. Prices were slightly higher than expected.

Quality:
Varied — some great, some average. Had 3 encounters total.

Logistics:
Rented a motorbike for flexibility. Food was cheap and delicious.

Safety:
Stick to main areas at night and you are fine.

Overall: 7/10. Good destination, recommend for first-timers.

Happy to answer any questions.

Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.

Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.

+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.

Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.

Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.

First time was good but could have been better. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.

Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.

Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.

Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.

Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.

Quick question — how was the transport?

Word of caution — do not carry too much cash. Other than that, great destination.

Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.