holiday in cairo

[neesy]

Hi

I am going to Cairo soon on holiday (staying in Zamalek) and will be visiting areas such as Giza and also Hermopolis.

As this is not a typical resort (i.e. sharm el sheik) I understand that I will have to be careful what I wear.

I believe that a woman should not show her shoulders,legs etc.

However, I would like to try to get a bit of a tan while I am there. Does anybody know if it is acceptable to wear slightly less (i.e. shorts an T shirt) within reason in certain areas?

I don't wish to return with only brown hands and face and white everywhere else!!!

Thank you :-)

[jno]

You're right, Zamalek isn't a resort as such, it's an island in the middle of a big city. A T shirt should be fine, but try not to have the shorts too short and the clothes shouldn't in general be too form-fitting. Looser clothes will be cooler anyway, And take sun cream for those parts that do show, as the sun is fierce. If your hotel has a pool there should be no problem sunbathing by it in a bikini (but toplessness probably won't be allowed).

[neesy]

Thank you for your help.

I would not go topless but wearprobably shorts around knee length if that would be acceptable.

I would not wish to cause offence.

Thanks for your help, it's been very useful :-)