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Originally posted by nation:

Egyptian money I'm advised is very dirty. But how you avoid receiving it as change, when paying with US dollars, I don't know. We're trying to make sure we have small denominations in dollars, then refuse any change.

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Originally posted by nation:
Hi Dora,
Just became a member ! Have had some advice from friends just arrived back from a similar tour we are taking.
They moaned about tipping. But Trafalgar tours take care of that in their prices.
We are doing the `wonders of ancient Egypt, starting on the 3rd June. we know it's going to be hot. But this tour had to tie in with a following tour of Spain and Portugal. So ! shaded hats at the ready, and a large bottle of water as we head towrds the valley of the kings.
Egyptian money I'm advised is very dirty. But how you avoid receiving it as change, when paying with US dollars, I don't know. We're trying to make sure we have small denominations in dollars, then refuse any change.
I believe my wife has decided any souvenirs she is going to buy, will be at the ship or hotels where we stay, and doubtless will be paid by Visa.( We have always had a good rate of exchange when seeingour bill at home.
We will have to play it blind for one extra day. That is when we are ending one tour , and waiting for the next to start. But once again , will stick to hotel food and Visa card.
On all our other tours with Trafalgar, we have never carried much money. Just some `emergency` US dollars, and some Euros for the second tour.

Missie