Discover Egypt

From Cairo and the Giza pyramids to Luxor, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. Prepare your route, entry documents, payments and mobile internet before travelling.

What to know

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Egypt, prepared.

A practical starting point for your journey.

Cairo & the Giza pyramids

Combine Cairo’s museums and historic neighbourhoods with the Giza plateau. Check official tickets and visitor rules; allow time for city traffic.

Explore Egypt

Entry documents

Check visa eligibility for your nationality and route through the official e-Visa portal or consulate. Do not assume a Sinai-only entry permission covers Cairo or Luxor.

Check visa guidance

Internet & eSIM

Compare a registered local SIM, compatible travel eSIM and home-carrier roaming. Save offline maps and check coverage outside cities and resorts.

Internet in Egypt

Money & payments

The currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). Keep local cash for small purchases and transport; check your bank’s overseas and ATM conditions.

Central Bank of Egypt

Transport

Plan flights, trains, buses and transfers around your actual route. Check operator timetables and confirm pickup, luggage and payment terms in advance.

Transport guidance

Weather & seasons

Cooler periods are more comfortable for temples and walking. Summer heat can be intense, especially inland; plan early visits, water and shade.

Weather & planning

Money & payments in Egypt

The currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). Use authorised banks or exchange providers and check the current rate; do not assume a fixed tourist rate.

Ask your bank whether your card works abroad and review ATM, conversion and overseas transaction terms.

Keep a modest cash backup for places that do not accept your card. Carry only what you need for the day.

Check the currency shown at checkout and compare your bank’s conversion with any offered conversion before accepting.

A practical payment checklist

Save your bank’s contact details and enable transaction alerts.

Separate your backup card and cash from your main wallet.

Do not assume every foreign card or payment app is accepted; confirm directly with the merchant.

Prepare your journey

Check current visa and entry conditions with Egypt’s official e-Visa portal and consulate. Requirements depend on nationality, passport, trip purpose and itinerary.

Keep your passport, required entry documents, accommodation address and insurance accessible. Check medicine and equipment requirements before departure.

Choose arrival and departure airports around your route. Cairo, Luxor and Red Sea resorts are distinct stops; leave time for transfers rather than treating them as one city.

Reserve popular sights through official channels. Confirm opening times, access, photography rules and any separate tickets before visiting.

Download offline maps, save important contacts and arrange your first transfer before leaving the airport.

Cairo, Luxor & the Red Sea

Explore Cairo and the Giza pyramids at a realistic pace. Visit museums according to your interests and use each venue’s current booking and visitor guidance.

Luxor offers Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Plan east- and west-bank visits separately, with time for travel, heat breaks and current site access.

Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh offer Red Sea stays and marine activities. Choose a qualified operator, confirm conditions and follow reef and wildlife protection rules.

Practical travel advice

For outdoor visits bring sun protection, drinking water and comfortable shoes. Check the forecast for each stop; winter evenings and coastal wind may call for another layer.

Confirm the fare or meter and pickup point before a taxi journey. For trains, flights and buses check schedules, baggage and booking conditions directly with operators.

Respect local customs and site rules. Ask before photographing people; check rules for drones and sensitive sites. Keep copies of documents and a cash backup.

FAQ

Check current official guidance for your route.

Do I need a visa?

Can I combine Cairo, Luxor and the coast?

When are temple visits more comfortable?

Can I pay everywhere by card?

Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh?

What should I know about local SIMs?

Do imported phones have special rules?

Where should I check tickets and transport?

Official sources

Rules, opening times and schedules can change. Check official sources before travelling.

Egypt e-Visa portal

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