Egypt during Ramadan

[WeBeGone]

If you are traveling to Egypt in September, I just got an email today from Hazem of Nile Blue Tours re rules from the Egyptian Tourist Authorithy during Ramadan:

During the day, sunrise to sundown, no alcohol may be consumed in public places. Most hotels and cruises will follow that but some may not according to the special permissions they will have.

 

The sites close early as follows:

Sakkara/pyramids/Memphis closes at 2:30 (normal days 4:30)

Museum 4:30 (normal days 6:30 in winter & 8:00 in summer)

 

The alcohol is an issue only because that elimates beer as a drink for lunch, leaving only soda and bottled water. Also note that the rules are sunup to sundown. The closing hours will mean adjustments in travel plans.