TRANSPORTATION IN EGYPT
In Egypt, not all travel hitches are man-made; desert sandstorms (including the Khamsin in March to May), which can play havoc with the local air schedules and
Tour itineraries, as well as the water level of the Nile, are two natural phenomenon. In this latter connection, some cruise vessels cannot pass through the Esna Lock for a period, and cruise / sightseeing schedules have to be amended. However, The most of Nile cruises have been designed with a shallow draft, which minimizes such problems, Although delays may still occur due to the volume of vessels traversing the locks. When traveling in Egypt, be prepared for early starts, often designed to avoid traveling during the hotter hours of the day, and to enjoy the monuments in the most favorable conditions. Inevitably some degree of mental and physical fatigue can result at times. The length of visits to Abu Simbel largely depends on flight punctuality (and delays may curtail sightseeing).

Egypt has a population of  85 million pepole , only 20 milion lives in Cairo & Giza ( Recently greater cairo ) while the rest of the poulation is around the the whole country , exactly around The valley of the Nile & The Nile delta and the red sea and sinia

The Total amount of this population of course will create aTraffic Jams espicilay in cairo , so prepare your self for a traffic shock if you already live in a quite country or city .

CAIRO

DOMISTIC FLIGHTS
Egyptair is the primary airline operating. It has a modern fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
At busy times of year, particularly local festivals, holidays and pilgrimage to Mecca, domestic flights are subject to change - often at short notice. Changes can occur even after confirmation. It is also prudent to take the first flights of the day whenever possible when flying to Upper Egypt from Cairo, although this will necessitate an early departure from the
hotel.There are however advantages to an early start in the day.

ESNA LOCK
At peak times, congestion caused by the number of vessels waiting to pass through the lock at Esna, can mean delays which may affect the timing, and on rare occasions the duration of cruising and sightseeing programs. We will endeavor to advise you of any changes prior to your departure.

NILE CRUISING
Cruising the Nile is not like conventional ocean cruising, and the actual distance covered on cruises between Aswan and Luxor is a mere 150 miles. Your cruise boat
provides, primarily, a comfortable base from which to explore the famous sites. Nor is cruising for late risers! At peak times or during the hot summer months you may need
to get up with the dawn to visit the monuments. Often a morning's sightseeing is completed by 10am.

A lack of proper docking facilities en route may require disembarkation on planks over rocks and up steep inclines. Sightseeing can also mean some strenuous walking across sands or walls. Sometimes boats dock against one another, several abreast, and so a view of the Nile cannot always be guaranteed. Most of Nile Cruises endeavor,wherever possible, to secure private docking facilities.

TAXI

Taxis are a relatively cheap method of travel, but you should ensure you take a licensed taxi. Always agree the price before your journey and do not pay until you reach your destination. Drivers normally expect a 10% tip.

• The main Bus station in Cairo is situated just off the city center just ask the Taxi driver to take you to (El Torgoman)
• The Main bus station in Luxor is situated behind Luxor Temple
• The Main Bus station in Hurghada is located in Hurghada down Town
• The bus station in Sharm el sheikh is on the outskirts of the town on Freedom Road. You will require a taxi to get there, though many hotels do have shuttle buses which can do this.
• There is no online facility for this but you can order them by telephone. Call El Watania on +20225749474 or +20225749274, or fax them on +20225749074. You will be given a booking reference and you can pay and pick the tickets up at Cairo station at least 24 hours before departure.
• Hurghada to Aswan Many travel books mention the road and bus service between these two towns, but these are not advised for tourists and the buses will often refuse admittance. The advised route is to get the bus to Luxor and then the train to Aswan.
• Car hire is available and many of the world’s major car hire companies are in Cairo. Car hire is NOT advised for those who have not been to Egypt before and therefore do not understand the level of driving employed by Egyptians.
• Drive in Egypt: Unless you are used to the way that Egyptians drive, it is not advised to attempt this. Lane etiquette is unknown, cars will cut across you to make a turn, and the use of lights during the night is very seldom done. Though some road signs are in English and Arabic, the majority are in Arabic alone and there are simply not any good road maps, especially town ones.
• Hire a bicycle to visit the West Bank at Luxor Yes, there are many places that will allow this but before you do so please remember a couple of very important things:
• 1/ It is strongly  recommended ti di that early morning between 60:00Am to 8:00 Am as the day progresses so does the heat, so by the early afternoon it can be exceedingly uncomfortable.
  2/ there are no cycle lanes and so you are sharing the roads with all other forms of vehicular traffic.