Cairo,Mother Of the World
Personal Security
The Egyptian police will do their best to secure every part of the city. Note that mistakes may happen, but nothing more than what may happen in other parts of the world.
One of the best ways to ensure personal safety when traveling to Cairo is to always be aware of surroundings when it public. When a location is crowded and feels unsafe, people should use their gut feelings and leave the area if it seems dangerous.
There is not a large prevalence of violent crimes in Cairo , but tourists should be aware of petty crimes, such as purse-snatchings, which are more common. In addition, it is recommended that tourists who are women should not travel anywhere alone as they may become victims of verbal abuse or sexual harassment.
Be aware of people who approach you on the street and try to take you shopping to areas or places that you do not know. Stick to shops recommended by others, or choose them on your own.
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Terrorism
Terrorists have attacked touristy areas in Egypt in 2004, 2005 and 2006. While the security forces in Egypt have a number one concern to protect citizens and visitors, and the best advice that they can give tourists is to be aware of what is going on around them.
The United States government has continued to specifically warn travellers to try and avoid areas that are packed with people – especially tourist areas, and try to visit areas that have known security procedures in place. This is not just the case for Cairo, but all countries overseas.
The hope is that the threat of terrorist attacks will not prevent anyone from traveling to Cairo (or anywhere else in the world). Besides this threat, Cairo is a relatively safe city with a low crime rate.
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Traffic
Also, be aware of your surroundings if you have to cross the streets in Cairo. Traffic is not as it is in Europe or North America, as cars never stop for pedestrians. Try to be patient and wait until there are no cars before crossing. If this does not happen, do not run in front of the cars. But if you do decide to cross, try to walk at a faster pace than normal, and cars will do their best to avoid you. Don't be scared, or else try to cross where there is a traffic light. If worse comes to worse, try to stick by the locals, and cross the street alongside them. Crossing with locals can be scary, but they manage and have experience.
If you go to the Pyramids and wish to ride a camel, have a guide (or a local) negotiate for you. If you run into any problems at any archaeological sites, there are tourist police, personnel or even an office where you can file complaints. They should be able to refund your money in a matter of minutes.
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Medical Assistance
If you get sick, or need to consult a doctor, try the main hospitals like El Salam Hosptial, Dar El Fouad, New Kasr El Eini, and many others. They have 24-hour clinics for emergencies, and they have good professional doctors.