Egypt Culture, Etiquette & Language Essentials (Egyptian Arabic (العربية المصرية (Maṣrī)))

Baksheesh (small tipping in E£20–E£100 notes) is an essential part of Egyptian daily income: carry a thick stack of E£20, E£50, and E£100 notes for tomb guardians, restroom attendants (E£10–20), luggage porters (E£50), drivers (E£200–300/day), and Egyptologist guides (E£400–600/day). Never drink tap water in Egypt; use sealed bottled water (Baraka / Dasani / Nestlé) even for brushing teeth.