We arrive just before midnight on the 18th. I spoke with one of my colleagues today at lunch. He's Egyptian and just returned home to Boston after visiting his family in Cairo. He says it's in the mid-50's at night and a light sweater and windbreaker should be fine. Of course he's lived in Boston for 20 years and in March up here mid-50's is warm so I'm not sure if his clothing suggestions will work for everyone.

He also stressed not bringing a lot of stuff - in his case because he loves to shop and he needs room in his suitcase.

I asked him about tipping and he said "it's the culture" You tip everyone, all the time, but not much. 1 - 2 Egyptian pounds. The most to tip for simple stuff is 5 pounds (that's around $1USD) for bellman and porters etc.