Is it safe to brush teeth with tap water and drink ice in Egypt?

A family with a 4-year-old stayed at Sultan hotel: the child drank cocktails and juices with ice, swam in the pool, and tried various foods — no stomach issues for any of the six travelers. Teeth were brushed with bottled water. Conclusion: standard hygiene precautions are sufficient.

A traveler with 10 years of Egypt trips never brushes teeth with tap water — only bottled — knowing the local water source. It's more psychological comfort than strict necessity, but a consistent habit.

A teenager (14–15 years old) spent three weeks in Egypt drinking juices and cola with ice and brushing teeth with tap water — no health issues. The same family has been traveling to Egypt since the child was 2 years old with no intestinal infections, while they did encounter problems in Kemer, Turkey.

A gastroenterologist's tip for preventing stomach issues: drink about 5 sips of cola morning and evening to help the stomach adapt. Additionally: bottled water for brushing teeth and washing face, frequent handwashing, and hand sanitizer. A family with children follows this routine and has no digestive problems in Egypt or elsewhere.