Is it safe for a 14 yr old girl to visit Cairo? Egypt?

I would say that it's very safe. I've been living here for about two months and I have yet to feel like I'm in any sort of danger. I'm guessing that you're going to stick to the touristy areas? You won't have a problem bigger than someone trying to rip you off or making an inappropriate comment.

That said, you should keep your head on straight. Practice common sense. You should all make sure that you're wearing conservative clothing. That means no shorts, no tank tops. You need pants and dresses that go below the knees and shirts that cover your shoulders and chest area. Carrying around a scarf/shawl is always a good idea since you might end up going into a mosque and some of them will require you to veil (if you forget, most tourist mosques have cover ups you can rent for about 5LE).

Going around in groups is best. You'll always get more comments when you're by yourself. It's unfortunate that you don't have a guy with you, because just having one along really cuts down on the comments. However, I can't see a lot of comments coming towards a large group of women, most of whom are either very young or very old. I think you should be fine.

And, just in case, keep an eye on the political situation. I'm not British, but I looked into it and the British government has an e-mail alert system you can sign up for. I'm on the American one and they send me updates regarding protests and areas to avoid. You should go this website http://ukinegypt.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-na... which has travel tips for British nationals traveling in Egypt. (If you look on the right side panel and go down a bit, you should see the button to sign up for e-mail alerts).

Other Tips

If you travel by taxi, be sure to take the white ones, rather than the black and white ones. The white ones are newer and have meters, so the driver won't be able to rip you off. When you pay, get out of the car and hand the money through the open window.

Wear closed toed shoes. Cairo streets can be very dirty.

Someone in your group is going to get harassed. That's just the way it is here. However, it shouldn't be too bad. I'm 22 years old and all I've gotten is the odd inappropriate comment. Most likely, you're just going to get a lot of people yelling "hello!" and "welcome to Egypt!" Just smile and keep walking.

So far, my favorite place in Egypt was al-Azhar park at sunset. It's crowded, but it has some of the only green space left in the city. You can see the Citadel and it's beautiful. Be warned that there are going to be a lot of Egyptians who want to take pictures with you. That's what I got when I went, and you're likely to get the same. It's not a bad thing, a lot of people just want to practice their English (and I got to practice my Arabic in return)

Don't listen to the guy who tells you that the museum is closed for group tours for an hour and that you should come and visit a cool local bazaar he knows about. He's just going to lead you to his cousin's shop. (Most people are nice and aren't going to rip you off, but as in any big city, there are a few).

You need to know some Arabic if you're going to go around by yourself (i.e. without a tour group). There aren't a lot of people who speak English. I recommend the Lonely Planet Egypt Arabic Phrasebook. It has served me well.

Crime is going up in Cairo. It was really low before the Revolution, but things have been a little chaotic since then. You should keep an eye on your purse. Don't carry it on the side facing the road if you're walking down the street. I haven't had any problems at all, but it is something to be aware of.

Tipping is an important part of the culture. Things you don’t need to tip for in Britain, you’ll need to tip for in Cairo. This site seems to have a good tipping guide, though I haden’t looked at it before today http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g294201-c83628/C...

If you get lost, go into a pharmacy. Pharmacists do their training in English, so there will be someone who speaks English in the shop. The Arabic word for pharmacy is "siydalleyah" صيدلية. If you want to ask someone where a pharmacy is, say "feen siydalleyah?" (lit: where is a pharmacy?)

... I can't think of anything else right now. Egyptians normally like foreigners, especially if you speak a little Arabic :) You're going to have fun! Egypt is awesome! I've loved, loved, loved my time here! I hope you have a fantastic trip!

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bad luck can come anywhere but Egyptians are not hostile for foreign visitors especially women.

hey yes u have grown ups with u...dont worry it will be safe.