The weather is always beautiful. The sun is hot and the heat is very warm. If you plan to be outside seeing the attractions during your cheap holidays to Cairo, you should include a hat on your packing list. Sunglasses are also a good idea. At times, you might even consider soaking a towel in cold water to keep cool outside. It does get a little overbearing when the sun is beating down on you. The nice thing is that there are museums and inside attractions to see that will break up the day so you are outside for a while and then inside out of the sun.

Many former visitors as well as the locals in Cairo will tell you to drink bottled water when you leave your hotel. Most of the hotels have filtered water, but when you venture outdoors, you need to drink bottled water for your own safety. Some people will feel sick and uncomfortable if they drink water that is not pure or filtered. If you happen to be a smoker, you can smoke in public, but if you need cigarettes, Cairo has a limited amount to choose from if you are in need.

If your cheap holidays to Cairo include any driving, you need to know that that traffic is a bit thick at times. People do have their own standards for driving, which can cause a visitor some confusion. Public transportation is everywhere and it may be wise to use that instead of fighting the traffic. If you are unaware of the Moslem culture, remember that woman must dress in a way that does not disrespect the culture. This is more important for women than it is for men. Unbelievably, Cairo is hot, but you should not wear shorts or low cut tops.

When you plan your cheap holidays to Cairo, it is always nice to know a little bit about the area as well as what the attractions are before you go. Some people will travel to Cairo and find out that what they have packed for the trip is not acceptable in this particular area. It sounds strange, but the even though it is a tourist city, people still expect women to dress accordingly. If you stay at some of the resorts and hotels, shorts and swimsuits are acceptable, but if you leave the premises, you should change your clothes and dress to meet the culture standards.

If you need to learn more about your cheap holidays to Cairo, you can research the culture and city more before leaving. It is a very nice place to visit with so many wonderful attractions, but you need to follow customs and traditions. One thing to remember is that during the winter months, the outside is warm, but inside the hotels is cold. They keep the building cold at night for better sleeping. As long as you keep these few points in mind, you will have a great time in Cairo any time of the year.