Helpful stranger shopping scam in Egypt

Closed museum and I should visit the official government sanctioned gift shop

I’m still in Egypt on my first visit and almost fell a few of these scams and did for a couple.

Part 1: I was approached by a helpful stranger who told me the museum wasn’t open for any other than tourist groups and I should visit the official government sanctioned gift shop.

Part 2: un-metered taxis which did not bring me to my destination

Part 3: scams encountered with “legit” tour guides

At this point, my guards went up and I now suspicious of all encounters here.

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The street vendors are annoying and exhausting

Thank you for this really comprehensive list on the site! I wish I knew how annoying and exhausting the street vendors are in Egypt (especially in Luxor) before traveling there.

You really have to be prepared for that and also for the taxi scam. That’s why I wrote a post about Egypt’s dark sides ( https://www.the-vegan-travelers.com/en/africa/egypt/egypts-dark-side.html ).

I hope it’s helpful or any of you who are planning a trip to Egypt! ?

Greetings
Chantel

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