A Complete Guide on Tipping in Egypt ?
Tipping known as “baksheesh” in Egypt and is considered as a common practice and a way of appreciation for the service you recieve from the staff like taxi drivers, tour guides , house keepers and waiters While it is not always mandatory, tipping is deeply ingrained in Egyptian culture as people in the tourism industry consider tips as part of their income.
Tipping Etiquette in Egypt ?
In Egypt, it is common to tip in cash. However, if you receive good service from someone it is better to hand the money directly to the person who provide the service, rather than leaving it on the table or in the room as this shows kind of respect and appreciation .
Tipping Mistakes to Avoid in Egypt
One of the mistakes that could be done is haggling over the amount of tips as it is considered kind of rude in Egypt.
tipping is expected in Egypt so if you got very good service from someone and you did not tip at all this could be considered as rudness or disrespect.
Why tipping is important in Egypt ?
people in Egypt get low wages that is why tipping for them considered as supplement for their income and way of living
How much is the fair tipping in Egypt ?
Driver taking you to hotel from airport upon arrival: 50 LE
Luggage man at hotel:50 LE both in and out
Housekeeping: 50 LE per night
Waiter/waitress at breakfast restaurant at hotel: 40 LE pr. meal
Tipping Etiquette on The Nile cruises.
The tipping policy on the Nile cruises is a combined tip as you can leave your combined tip to the reception desk on the last day of your stay.When calculating gratuities on a Nile cruise, plan to provide between $3-5 per person per night of your journey. For example, if you’re traveling with one companion on a four-night Egyptian Nile cruise, you would calculate your total tip as follows: $3 (base rate) multiplied by 4 (nights) multiplied by 2 (travelers), resulting in a $24 gratuity. At the conclusion of your voyage, simply deliver an envelope containing the $24 tip to the cruise’s front desk.
Guide taking you sightseeing full day: 200-300 LE
Driver taking you sightseeing half day: 100 LE
Men or women at restrooms handing out toilet paper: 10 LE. And if the restroom is unacceptably nasty, don’t tip!
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Written By ATW updated May 2024 . Updated February 2025
