Purchasing Alcohol and Cigarettes

Purchasing Alcohol and Cigarettes

Can I bring my personal supplies of cigarettes and alcohol with me when I am visiting Egypt?

It is always recommended for travelers who wish to have their own supplies of cigarettes and alcohol with them in Egypt to purchase them upon arrival in the Cairo or Luxor Airports. The tourists are allowed to purchase up to 4 litters of alcohol, a case of beer, and up to 200 cigarettes.

 What happens if I didn’t purchase my alcohol and cigarettes upon arrival, will I have the chance to buy them elsewhere in Egypt?
The tourists will have the chance for 24 hours after arrival to buy these products from any duty free shop located all around Egypt as they will have the chance to purchase up to 3 liters of alcohol and up to 200 cigarettes

Can I bring my supplies of Alcohol and cigarettes with me from any other country while I visit Egypt?
The allowance for visitors to bring cigarettes or alcohol they have bought from any other country has a limit of 1 liter of alcohol and 200 cigarettes.