Planning your trip to Egypt? It’s helpful to know what you don’t need to pack, as many essentials can be conveniently purchased once you arrive. Save luggage space and stress by leaving these items at home!
Toiletries You Can Buy in Egypt
You’ll find a wide range of familiar brands in Egyptian stores, so no need to lug these around:
- Hair Care: Leave your shampoo and conditioner behind. Brands like L’Oreal are readily available, along with combs and hairbrushes.
- Shower Essentials: Pick up shower gel and loofahs locally.
- Dental Care: Sensodyne or Colgate toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, and mouthwash can all be found in Egypt.
- Grooming Tools: Avoid the risk of losing your favorite tweezers to airport security by buying new ones there. You’ll also find nail clippers, cream, polish remover, and clear nail polish.
- Skincare: Vaseline Intensive Care hand cream and Nivea face moisturizer are easily available. You might even score a great deal on a product in the duty-free shop!
- Beauty Treatments: Face masks, peeling and moisturizing treatments, and makeup wipes are sold locally.
- Body Care: Body lotion, deodorants (Nivea for men and women), and aftershave (like Lynx).
- Shaving Needs: Shaving foam and disposable razors are easy to find.
- Lip Balm & Insect Repellent: Grab your lip balm and Off insect repellent when you arrive.
- First Aid: Antiseptic cream for insect bites (Antisan), hand sanitizer, peroxide, ear-buds, tissues, bandages, plasters, and Dettol are all within reach.
- Feminine Hygiene: Feminine products, including pads and mini-pads, are widely available.
- Sunscreen: Protect your skin with sunscreen bought locally.
- Medications: For the infamous Tummy Bug, Antinal is best. For pain relief, Panadol. Lubricant eyedrops? Systane Ultra. Vitamins, all available in Egypt.
- Foot Care: Foot spray for tired feet is easy to find.
- Baby Needs: Nappies? Pampers has you covered.
Other Items to Leave Behind
If you like you can also skip these items and purchase them locally to save space:
- Clothing: Basic clothing items like T-Shirts, scarves, baseball caps, hats, and rucksacks or ladies’ bags are plentiful.
- Water Bottles: Personal water bottles are convenient to buy and very affordable.
- Flip-Flops: Essential for in-hotel room and bathroom use. In Egypt, many bathrooms are wet-rooms, so non-slip flip-flops are a smart choice for avoiding slips in the shower.
Why Pack Light?
Traveling light gives you more freedom and less hassle. Plus, purchasing some items in Egypt supports the local economy. So, relax and enjoy preparing for your adventure, knowing you can grab what you need once you arrive. Safe travels!