Egypt travel tips
General guidance for international travellers. Requirements vary by nationality — confirm with the official visa authority for your passport.
Short answer: After your Egypt visa is granted, keep copies of your documents, respect local laws, and confirm entry conditions still match your itinerary.
Practical tips
- Apply for the e-visa through Egypt's official immigration website.
- Hire licensed guides at Giza and carry small notes for tips.
- Dress conservatively when visiting mosques and Old Cairo.
- Drink bottled water and use sunscreen at open archaeological sites.
- Book Abu Simbel day trips from Aswan with reputable agencies.
- Avoid political gatherings and monitor local news during your stay.
- Confirm diving insurance for Red Sea liveaboard trips.
- Keep digital copies of passport and visa separate from originals.
Travel highlights
Attractions
- Pyramids of Giza
- Luxor temples
- Aswan and Abu Simbel
- Red Sea diving hubs
- Islamic Cairo
Cities
- Cairo
- Luxor
- Aswan
- Alexandria
- Hurghada
Best time
October to April for pharaonic sites; November to March for comfortable Cairo sightseeing.
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