Reddit reviews Egypt (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette)

I would suggest reading something like culture shock! Egypt. It depends whereabouts you are in the country.

Obviously women are treated differently in this culture, but "off the beaten track", if you are a woman travelling alone, Muslim men should not talk to you; and you should not talk to them. You should not really even smile or make eye contact with men you don't know and they will do the same.

Cairo and such is far more "modern", we have visitors here from Cairo all the time, women in bikinis and all sorts - it's kind of a mixed bag. So, even in the worst case scenario, you should be left alone. It would make it tricky however, if you needed to ask someone something.

Travelling with a guy in arabic countries will make your life a lot easier, as men will be able to address him while you stand quietly at the back :P You can of course, socialise with Egyptian women. It might be worth you both wearing a ring on your wedding fingers also.

That's really a rough guide for "off the beaten track". In most tourist areas, you'll be fine to operate normally, within reason. Obviously, have some respect for local culture and cover up (I don't mean full Burka, but shoulders and legs is a good start - and will stop you attracting unwanted attention). Egyptian people are generally very polite and respectful as long as you don't go out of your way to cause bother.

Appearing local and being with a white boyfriend shouldn't pose you any problems at all.

Egypt is obviously in flux at the moment, but I have many friends coming and going around Cairo and Luxor. Read the travel advice, I would recommend avoiding Tahrir Square on Fridays in Cairo, or when you know any demonstrations are planned. Apart from this, I only suggest you enjoy your visit :)