Egypt Travel Guide 🇪🇬
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Egypt — pyramids, Nile cruises, culture, visas, budget & safety
🌤 Live Weather — Cairo
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Cairo
🌆 Largest City Cairo
💱 Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP)
🗣 Language Arabic
⏱ Time Zone GMT+2
🔌 Plug Type Type C & F — 220V
Famous for: Pyramids of Giza · The Nile · Luxor Temples · Red Sea Resorts · Ancient History
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa on Arrival (many nationalities) E-Visa available Passport valid 6+ months Hotel & return ticket may be checked- Visa extension sometimes possible inside Egypt
- Immigration may ask for purpose of visit
- Carry hotel booking & cash / card proof
Keep your passport with you during inter-city travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Oct–Feb Best sightseeing weather
☀️ Mar–Apr Warm & pleasant
🔥 May–Aug Very hot — cheaper hotels
🏖 Year-round Red Sea Beach Resorts
Summer temperatures in desert regions can be extreme.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — EGP 900–1,300 / ₹2,400–₹3,600 / $30–45 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — EGP 1,800–3,000 / ₹4,800–₹8,000 / $60–100 per day
- 👑 Luxury — EGP 5,000+ / ₹13,000+ / $160+ per day
Cairo & resorts are pricier than inland cities.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Cairo Giza Pyramids Luxor Aswan Hurghada Sharm El Sheikh Alexandria🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights connect major cities
- Intercity trains Cairo ↔ Luxor ↔ Aswan
- Buses widely available
- Ride-hailing & taxis in cities
Use official taxis or apps — avoid unsolicited drivers.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Vodafone · Orange · Etisalat
- Tourist SIM available at airport
- Good 4G coverage in cities
- Limited signal in desert regions
Passport may be required during SIM purchase.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in hotels & malls
- ATMs widely available
- Tipping is common
Carry small notes for taxis, markets & guides.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Koshari
- Falafel & Shawarma
- Mahshi (stuffed vegetables)
- Grilled meat platters
- Egyptian desserts & tea
Street food is popular — choose clean & busy places.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Ramadan & Eid celebrations
- Nile Festival events
- Luxor cultural shows
- Desert & music festivals
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- Beware aggressive souvenir sellers
- Avoid unofficial tour guides
- Beware camel ride overcharging
Tourist police are present at major attractions.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Dress modestly in religious areas
- Ask permission before photographing people
- Public affection is discouraged
- Respect prayer times
🎒 What to Pack
- Light breathable clothing
- Hat & sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Universal adapter
Carry a light scarf for sun or mosque visits.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Desert climate
- Hot summers
- Mild winters
- Cooler evenings
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Cairo · Museum · Khan el-Khalili
- Day 2 — Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
- Day 3 — Fly to Luxor
- Day 4 — Valley of the Kings · Temples
- Day 5 — Nile cruise / Aswan
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 123
👮 Police 122
🔥 Fire 180
🧳 Tourist Police Available at attractions
❓ FAQs
Is Egypt expensive?
Generally affordable — resorts cost more.
Can I drink tap water?
No — bottled water recommended.
Is English spoken?
Yes in tourist & hotel areas.
Is Egypt safe for tourists?
Yes — tourist zones are well-monitored.
🎟 Tours & Activities in Egypt
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