Places
Twenty high-traffic sites with official links, scam patterns, and scripts.
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.