Egypt Travel Guide

Egypt Facts

  • Location: north-eastern corner of Africa and south-western Asia. It is bounded on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, on the east by Palestine and Israel, on the south by Sudan, and on the west by Libya.
  • Official Language: Modern Standard Arabic
  • Capital: Cairo (Egypt’s New Administrative Capital is being built from scratch in the desert 35km east of Cairo. Covering 700 square kilometres, the city is designed to alleviate congestion in the current capital.)
  • Population: 100.39 million (2019)
  • Currency: Egyptian pound 1 USD = 16 EGP(2022)
  • Time Zone: UTC +2

Why you should visit Egypt

In 2019, Egypt welcomed 13.6 million international tourists. Here are several reasons why you should visit Egypt:

It’s one of the oldest ancient civilizations in the world. Ancient Egypt is one of the most interesting and oldest civilizations in the world. Pyramids Complex with the terrific Sphinx and numerous ancient relics will get you back to the days of the ancient Egypt.
World-class museums that make experiencing the history and seeing the artifacts of the country a pleasure.

Perfect location for desert trips. 95% of Egypt consists of desert, making it the perfect spot for a desert adventure. The best way to discover the region is via a safari trip. You can also camp in the desert.

Delicious Egyptian cuisine. Egyptian food has been influenced by neighboring countries in the Middle East, resulting in dishes full of flavor.

Beaches in Egypt offer everything you can dream of: adventurous sea sports, snorkeling, sumptuous food at the beach side, relaxing on the sun beds, scuba diving, or experiencing the natural beauty.

Egypt is an affordable destination for your Vacation. They have reasonable accommodation, cheap meals, inexpensive public transport and discounted shopping.

The Best Time to Travel in Egypt

In Egypt, from the middle of October till the middle of May is highly considered the best time to visit Egypt which is the period between winter & spring. Winter in Egypt is generally warm not so cold and that is why tourists love visiting Egypt during that time to be able to enjoy the most while touring the tiptop Egyptian destinations. During these two seasons, you’ll be able to witness the high season in Egypt that includes the most favorable festivals which are Christmas & Easter periods.

Top Things to do in Egypt

Egypt's awe-inspiring temples and pyramids have captured the imagination of travelers for thousands of years. Although most people come to Egypt to view its ancient monuments, travellers were also attracted by it natural attractions. The Red Sea coast is known for its coral reefs and beach resorts. A trek through the Sahara can lead visitors to refreshing freshwater spring oasis.

  1. Marvel at the Ancient Pyramids of Giza. The largest of the three pyramid complexes is the Great Pyramid of Khufu, listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and still standing today. In front of the pyramids lies the Sphinx, a cat-like creature carved from a single block of stone.
  2. Visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum of Tahrir Square; you can get a close-up view of the treasure of Tutankhamun as well as mummies and other artifacts from Egypt’s ancient past.
  3. Don’t miss Luxor which is known as the “world’s largest open air museum”. Nothing in the world compares to the scale and grandeur of the monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes. The Theban necropolis, or the Valley of the Kings lies cross the river from Luxor. There are more than 60 subterranean tombs here, built for the mummies of New Kingdom pharaohs from as early as the 16th century BC.
  4. Visit Abu Simbel Temples: The two temples at Abu Simbel were built during the 13th century BC as monuments to Ramesses II and his queen, Nefertari. They were also relocated to higher ground to prevent flood damage in the 1960s. The entrance of the Great Temple is guarded by four colossal statues of Ramesses II.
  5. Relax on beaches at Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab. You can also do some watersports, like snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, and jet-skiing.

Visa to Egypt


All visitors to Egypt need to obtain a visa to enter the country unless they are from a visa-exempt country.

Nationals from UK , EU and USA travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts ONLY, for a maximum of 15 DAYS, do not require a visa prior to travelling as a free entry permission stamp will be granted upon arrival. If they intend to travel outside of the above mentioned areas they MUST obtain a Visa.

In addition to UK and EU nationals, citizens of the following countries can obtain visa upon arrival at any of the Egyptian ports of entry: Australia, Canada, Croatia, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Macedonia, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Serbia, Ukraine and USA.

Nationals of the countries listed may be issued with an e-Visa upon application on the Egypt e-Visa Portal. The Egypt Online Visa Application Requirements are listed below:

  • Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity from the date of entry in Egypt
  • An image of the passport’s biographical page
  • Valid e-mail address
  • Accommodation details
  • Credit or debit card for visa fee payment

Upon approval, the Egyptian e-Visa will be electronically linked to the traveler’s passport and is also sent to the traveler’s email address. It is required to print the e-Visa to present at the port of entry in Egypt for border officials to confirm.

Travellers must provide the same passport used for applying for the Egyptian e-Visa online when arriving in an Egyptian airport.

Egypt COVID-19 Travel Restrictions


All passengers travelling to Egypt must be in possession of negative PCR test certificate for COVID-19 with Quick Response (QR) code, taken at a maximum of 72 hours before their flight departure time. Passengers travelling from Japan, China, Thailand,  North America, South America, Canada, London Heathrow, Paris, and Frankfurt will be allowed to provide the test certificate performed at a maximum of 96 hours prior to flight departure, due to the long travel and transit period from these airports.

The Government of Egypt will also allow travelers to enter with proof of a WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccination certificate must comply with the rules of the issuing country and contain a QR code. A vaccination certificate has to show that the traveler had received the single-dose vaccine or the last dose of the two-shot vaccines at least 14 days before arrival.

Except for the Janssen / Johnson & Johnson vaccine, two doses are always required. The Egyptian authorities do not recognize vaccination of a recovered person with just one vaccination dose.

Travelers who arrive to any location in Egypt with a negative PCR test (including QR code) are not required to quarantine.

In case a traveler tests positive for coronavirus, they would have to self-quarantine at their hotel or residence for five days. On the sixth day, they would undergo a PCR test and will be allowed to end the quarantine in case they test negative and show no symptoms of illness.

If travelers are not vaccinated, they must present a negative coronavirus test from among those accredited by the Egyptian health ministry, which are PCR test or Antigen Rapid Test or ID Now test. However, the country will not accept ID NOW COVID-19 tests from travelers coming from South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Eswatini.