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Travel Safety in Egypt
If you're wondering whether it's safe to travel in Egypt at the moment, here's the latest info on what's happening in Egypt:
In January, calls for an uprising gains support in Egypt over issues like poverty, unemployment, and government corruption, inspired by the revolt in Tunisia. Sentiment is against President Hasni Mubarak, who has been in power for nearly 30 years.
January 25th: Huge demonstrations are held in Cairo, with thousands taking to the streets in anti-Mubarak protests. The demonstrations spread to Alexandria, Suez, Mansura and Tanta in the Nile Delta, and Aswan and Assiut in the south.
January 26th: Protests continue in Cairo and Suez, with demonstrators clashing violently with police.
January 27th: Violent demonstrations take place in Cairo and Suez, as well as the Sinai area Sheikh Zuweid. Lawyers stage protests in Alexandria and Toukh. The government responds by cutting off all access to Facebook, Twitter, and Blackberry Services in Egypt, as demonstrators have relied heavily on social networking.
January 28th: The government disrupts all cellular telephone and internet access in Egypt. Riots continue, and President Mubarak dismisses his government while holding on to power for himself. A 4pm curfew is imposed countrywide.
January 29-30th: Soldiers are dispatched to protect the National Museum in Cairo, which has been attacked and is in danger from nearby fires. Omar Suleiman is named Vice President. The military is deployed to the resort area of Sharm el Shaikh. The US government advises all citizens to leave Egypt as quickly as possible, and UK authorities advise against all nonessential travel. Turkey announces it will evacuate its citizens. Google and Twitter create a speak2tweet technology to allow Egyptians to comminicate via social networking.
January 31st: Protests continue in Cairo and Alexandria as the EU calls for elections. World leaders speak against the government.
February 1st: President Mubarak announces he will not seek re-election and announces elections in September.
February 2nd: Clashes between pro-Mubarak and anti-government groups continue in Cairo and Alexandria.
At present, most governments are advising against all travel to Egypt, if not actively evacuating their citizens. Ongoing violent protests in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez make the cities dangerous for travellers, and communications are still difficult as internet and cellular networks are still down. There are reports that airports (which must abide by the 4pm curfew) are chaotic as expatriates attempt to flee the country. Many tour companies are evacuating their clients from all areas in Egypt and cancelling tours scheduled through mid-February.
I'll continue to update this post as the situation changes.
In January, calls for an uprising gains support in Egypt over issues like poverty, unemployment, and government corruption, inspired by the revolt in Tunisia. Sentiment is against President Hasni Mubarak, who has been in power for nearly 30 years.
January 25th: Huge demonstrations are held in Cairo, with thousands taking to the streets in anti-Mubarak protests. The demonstrations spread to Alexandria, Suez, Mansura and Tanta in the Nile Delta, and Aswan and Assiut in the south.
January 26th: Protests continue in Cairo and Suez, with demonstrators clashing violently with police.
January 27th: Violent demonstrations take place in Cairo and Suez, as well as the Sinai area Sheikh Zuweid. Lawyers stage protests in Alexandria and Toukh. The government responds by cutting off all access to Facebook, Twitter, and Blackberry Services in Egypt, as demonstrators have relied heavily on social networking.
January 28th: The government disrupts all cellular telephone and internet access in Egypt. Riots continue, and President Mubarak dismisses his government while holding on to power for himself. A 4pm curfew is imposed countrywide.
January 29-30th: Soldiers are dispatched to protect the National Museum in Cairo, which has been attacked and is in danger from nearby fires. Omar Suleiman is named Vice President. The military is deployed to the resort area of Sharm el Shaikh. The US government advises all citizens to leave Egypt as quickly as possible, and UK authorities advise against all nonessential travel. Turkey announces it will evacuate its citizens. Google and Twitter create a speak2tweet technology to allow Egyptians to comminicate via social networking.
January 31st: Protests continue in Cairo and Alexandria as the EU calls for elections. World leaders speak against the government.
February 1st: President Mubarak announces he will not seek re-election and announces elections in September.
February 2nd: Clashes between pro-Mubarak and anti-government groups continue in Cairo and Alexandria.
At present, most governments are advising against all travel to Egypt, if not actively evacuating their citizens. Ongoing violent protests in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez make the cities dangerous for travellers, and communications are still difficult as internet and cellular networks are still down. There are reports that airports (which must abide by the 4pm curfew) are chaotic as expatriates attempt to flee the country. Many tour companies are evacuating their clients from all areas in Egypt and cancelling tours scheduled through mid-February.
I'll continue to update this post as the situation changes.
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There are still flights available to Egyptian resorts, and there are actually good deals to be had at the moment as several UK tour companies are offering up to 50% off for packages to Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Taba and Marsa Alam. While information is spotty, there have been reports of unrest in Dahab. Keep in mind that the curfew (3pm-8am) is countrywide, and includes all Egypt resorts. Most governments are advising people in supposedly calm cities to nonetheless remain indoors.
It would be a good idea to check in with your country's embassy as well.
we can not sleep for long time
The tourists returning to SSH and HRG but for sure not like before
my advice to do not go to Cairo coz we do not know what will happen in Next days
For Red Sea alrady there is great deals and discounts for the hotel side and
from the Tour Operators .... (non profit deals for us) :-)
Im coming to Hurgarda at the end of Feb , do you thing the valley of the kings will be open to Tourists again by then?
Rachy
SAMEH AL-ABHAR
Contracting & Operation Manager
any help would be great, thank you for your time.
at this time ...
booking online its better
or you can contact me
- Will Sharm be affected by the strike
- Is the Sharm airport safe?
- Does sharm have police?
Sharm airport is safe 100%
yes sharm have police
Don`t worry Egypt totally safe now ...
N.B
you can contact us and also you can booking online
www.smashholidays.com
sales@smashholidays.com
sameh@sportsvoyages.com
+2 012 75 62 161
That said, Cairo is desperate to lure tourists back and the museums and pyramids have reopened. If no major setbacks occur, it should probably be relatively safe. Do consult your travel agent before you go, however.
Regards
I want you to know that Egypt its safe even if you see in the news that still there some problems
The Pyramids in Cairo its open and also Luxor Temple and Aswan
i just come back yesterday from the there with Nile CRZ ,,, it the best time to visit Upper Egypt now :-)
do not worry you will be in safe and you can see that when you come to Egypt
SAMEH
i like you to know that Sharm el Sheikh its safe right now and before also
Sharm el Sheikh always far from the problems and if you like to come
contact me and send what you like to do and i will help you
SAMEH AL-ABHAR
Contracting & Operation Manager
sameh@sportsvoyages.com
+2 012 75 62 161
Honesty Sharm its safe from the day one of demonstrations
so do not worry now and when you will be there you will see that by yourself
N.B
many tourist are there now
thanks
SAMEH