Packing list for Cairo - have I missed anything?

black-saturn

I'm off to Cairo next week for a week with my 2 children and I wondered if anyone can think of anything I've forgotten to pack?

4 outfits for each person,
travelwash - intend to wash clothes midweek,
sun hats,
socks,
sandals,
swimming costumes,
sanitary towels,
antibacterial wipes,
antibacterial spray,
antibacterial soap,
small torch,
flannel,
sunscreen,
insect repellent,
sleeping clothes,
earplugs,
2 travel plug adaptors,
video camera and charger,
empty rucksack (incase we bring back more than we go with),
US dollars travellers cheques and Egyptian money,
Hair things.

Have I missed anything?

All useful replies will be thanked :j

Nile

Hello black_saturn

I hope you'll bring these items back unopened but it's better to be safe than sorry;) :

Boots Diareze (Diarrhoea Relief) capsules x 18
Boots Rehydration sachets (blackcurrant flavour) x 6
Anthisan cream (for insect bites)

I found baby/wet wipes very useful too. When you're hot and sweaty, they are nice to use on your neck and face.;)

I hope you have a lovely holiday in Egypt and on my river.:D

Nile

sloppychops

Sunglasses
Travel iron (mind you mine is useless)
credit card in case of an emergency(god forbid)
Obviously passports,tickets,insurance etc
Small pack of plasters just in case.

Thats why i pack to much because its always just in case lol

love2save

Pounds Sterling in cash gets a far better rate over there (we went to Cairo & Luxor in September having changed ours here) so change there if you can....or take it as a back up.

We used a lot of the antibacterial gel after handling money...that apparently is the biggest cause of tummy upsets.

Hope you have a great time!

black-saturn

sloppychops wrote:

Sunglasses
Travel iron (mind you mine is useless)
credit card in case of an emergency(god forbid)
Obviously passports,tickets,insurance etc
Small pack of plasters just in case.

Thats why i pack to much because its always just in case lol

Thanks, I actually hadn't packed the insurance document. I hate sunglasses so I don't have any but I was hoping I could buy some there if I need them. I don't use an iron at home nevermind on holiday :eek: and I don't have a credit card. Never thought about plasters. Thanks :beer:

black-saturn

Nile wrote:

Boots Diareze (Diarrhoea Relief) capsules x 18
Boots Rehydration sachets (blackcurrant flavour) x 6
Anthisan cream (for insect bites)

I found baby/wet wipes very useful too. When you're hot and sweaty, they are nice to use on your neck and face.;)

I hope you have a lovely holiday in Egypt and on my river.:D

Nile

Thanks, will buy some of these tomorrow.

sloppychops

Just one more thing to say then,have a fantastic time.

CarolnMalky

Deffo take Diorreah medication, and maybe some pringles n things for the wee ones...I would take sunnies with you as the sun is very strong there and the glasses you buy there may not be protective enough.

Have a great holiday.

christabell

Have you considered taking Anti-Malaria tabs too???? Another plus is to bring water purifying tabs for brushing teeth.

Have a great time

Wirenth

Take a fleece with you. I know it sounds odd, but the desert gets very cold very quickly at night and in the early morning before the sun comes up.

black-saturn

christabell wrote:

Have you considered taking Anti-Malaria tabs too???? Another plus is to bring water purifying tabs for brushing teeth.

Have a great time

You don't need malaria tablets for northern Egypt. We will use bottled water for brushing teeth.