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Transportation:
Taxis and Limousines are widely available in all major
cities in Egypt; however, there are many less expensive
alternatives in most cities, e.g. Subway, Metros,
Trains, and Buses. It is not advisable to use taxis in
traveling between cities, as Planes, Buses, and trains
are accessible for a modest fee.
Buses:
Street buses are a basic, but a cheap means of getting
around. Buses between cities are of a higher standard,
and have bathroom, Videos, central air-condition and a
waitress service onboard for longer trips.
Trains:
On day trains it is well worth paying the extra for
First Class, still very reasonably priced. The seats are
comfortable, reclining, almost like flying first class
on a plane. There is a trolley wait service for snacks,
sandwiches and drinks.
The night sleeper
trains are owned by Carlson Wagon lit and are quite
comfortable. Beds are one up and one down bunk beds.
Adjoining carriages are available for families. An
adequate dinner and breakfast are served directly to the
cabin as part of the price. Drinks with the meals are
not included other than coffee with breakfast. There is
a wash sink in each cabin, toilets at the end of each
carriage. Luggage is stored overhead in your cabin.
Metro:
In Cairo: Efficient, well organized, and runs to a
strict timetable, well worth using if the train goes to
areas where you want to travel.
Nile
Water Buses:
Fast and cheap for crossing the Nile or going to the
areas covered by the bus. |
