If Egypt has ever been on your travel wish list (and it should be), there’s never been a better time to explore this amazing country.
Offering so much more than ancient pyramids in the desert, Egypt is a culinary traveller’s dream destination, with amazing food, welcoming hospitality and unforgettable experiences. Need some itinerary inspiration? Make sure to add these experiences to your ‘to-do’ list.
Find tasty options, even if you’re vegetarian or vegan. Spend your days sipping lemon and mint teas as you weigh up so many amazing food options. Try a traditional dish called koshari (also called/spelled kushary); this plate of heaven is a mix of rice, pasta, tomato, onion, lentils, chickpeas and garlic all served together. This cheap eat is found all over Egypt from restaurants to street vendors. Rumour has it, the dish comes from a time when the British army invaded, bringing with them ingredients like tomato, pasta and rice, but the Egyptians have put their own tasty spin on it.
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It’s the longest river in the world and is the central focus of many myths and legends, which is why spending your time on the Nile River is a must. You’ll get to travel the river in the same way the people of Egypt did so long ago on an open-decked boat called a felucca. These boats offer canvas shelters to provide sun shade and cushions to lie back, relax and enjoy the views along the river. Trips are typically multi-day so passengers sleep under the open skies. While these boats aren’t luxury yacht calibre, the experience of sleeping under the stars on the River Nile is an incredible experience.
If you have the time in your travel schedule, spend a day living like a local and check out local markets and eateries. Before you do, it’s important to remember that there are little to none traffic signals (particularly in Cairo). This makes crossing the street a little like playing a live version of the arcade game of Frogger. Since you’re inevitably going to cross a street at some point, here’s the best way to be safe about it. Without many crosswalks or lights, jaywalking is the norm and cars will not stop for you. It might look dangerous (and it can be) but there’s a way to negotiate it like a local.
You won’t likely get across in one go, so navigate each lane independently. Use the lane markers (they’re like little safety islands for pedestrians) to get in between lanes and if you hop (like Frogger) from one to another, you’ll get there. Crossing in groups is also safer, as cars can see you and get around you easier. Be extra careful at night as, even though streets are mostly well-lit, sometimes locals drive with their lights off. The most important thing is be alert, confident and don’t stop-start or hesitate halfway across a street. That’s how you lose at Frogger.
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You can’t go to Egypt without checking out the Pyramids. It’s a full day’s worth of sight-seeing but worth it. Journey in by camel and soak up the views of the Sphinx, the rolling sand dunes and of course, the Pyramids. At 4, 500 years old (and counting), exploring the narrow pathways of these structures is unforgettable.
It’s common for travellers to catch an overnight train from Giza Station to Aswan, or from Luxor to Cairo. It’s comfortable, affordable and safe, and takes roughly 10-13 hours of travel time (depending on the destination). Settle in, grab dinner on board, and enjoy the adventure of train travel while enjoying the views as they pass. It’s the perfect way to get a little downtime, and the thrill of waking in a new city is a pretty special way to start the day.
Visit Luxor where you can check out King Tutankhamun’s mummified remains still resting in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. On the 85
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Anniversary of their discovery, the teenaged linen-wrapped pharaoh went on display in an underground tomb in Luxor. While you’re in Luxor, why not mark the occasion with a souvenir cartouche. It’s an oval-shaped necklace with your name in hieroglyphs. The cost will depend on the material it is made out of – gold, white gold, or silver – and it’s best to negotiate price before it’s made. The general consensus is Luxor is the most reasonable place to buy quality ones.
It’s located at the very southern part of Egypt and is accessible by a short flight from Aswan but this out-of-the-way tomb is
Impressive. Rising water levels meant this temple of the sun – built by Ramses II in 1264 BC – needed to be relocated. With guidance from UNESCO, it was cut into huge 20-30 tonne blocks and moved 65 metres higher and roughly 200 metres back at a hefty price tag of $40 million. The relocation was so precise that, even today, the rising sun penetrates into the temple’s interior, illuminating it in tribute to the Sun God in the same way it was always meant to. To say it’s a mammoth attraction is an understatement, but it’s certainly not to be missed.
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Gwen Luscombe is a Melbourne-based travel, events and food writer who is always on the lookout for a new restaurant or bar to check out or an exciting new destination to discover. Having been bitten by the travel bug early in life, she’s lived in a variety of cities around the globe before making Australia home and launching The Ideas Library, a boutique event and content creation business. Follow her on Instagram at @gwennieo20.1K Travelling to Egypt? This Egypt travel tips guide will give you a detailed rundown of absolutely everything you should know before visiting Egypt. Including what to wear, tipping culture, scams, and loads of other useful hacks.
If you’re reading this, then there’s are good chance you have either booked your flights to Egypt or you’re seriously considering going. Either way, that’s great! You’ve come to the right place and are in good hands.
You’re doing the right thing by researching and arming yourself with information. This is guide covers literally everything you need to know before visiting Egypt.
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This is a very honest (and sometimes brutally honest) guide. No sugar-coating. My intention is not to be a Debbie Downer. I simply want to prepare you, so you
You won’t find a more comprehensive guide out there on how to prepare for and what to expect in Egypt. I’ve literally poured all my knowledge (and then some!) into this guide because just like you, I was both excited about going to Egypt but also very anxious and probably a bit paranoid too.
There’s so much to love about Egypt and nothing comes close to experiencing it in in person and not through a TV screen. The history, the temples, the smells, the heat, the sand, the Nile and the moment when your eyes finally gaze up at the Pyramids of Giza. All along the Nile you can trace the Ancient Egyptians through history as you visit their impressive and carefully decorated temples and tombs. Learning about the Ancient Egyptians, how they lived, their beliefs, inventions, and actually seeing their creations is something that will stay with you forever. Egypt is simply a marvel that should be experienced by everyone.
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Yes! It’s much safer than the media may lead you to believe. Which is probably why you’re here reading about this Egypt travel tips guide
As an Aussie, I always check the Australian Smart Traveller site for travel warnings. This is the equivalent of the travel warning list by the U.S Department of State for American citizens.
While Egypt is currently listed with a Level 2 travel warning (go to page 4) (True as of August 19, 2018), it’s important to remember that governments will always err on the side of caution.
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As you can see, this particular warning doesn’t mean you shouldn’t travel. It just means that certain areas are better off being avoided and you just need to be more cautious when visiting them. That’s up to you to decide what you’re most comfortable with.
There are other ways you can ensure your safety and help you to feel more confident with your decision to travel to Egypt. This is covered in a later section.
Because of all the negative attention Egypt has received, tourism has fallen drastically which is great for us travellers but not so great for the locals who depend on the tourist dollar.
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On a more personal note, I felt safe during my entire Egypt trip which started in Cairo and went all the way down the Nile to Abu Simbel near the Sudan border.
If I can offer any addition peace of mind, it’s that tourist attractions are generally the safest areas to be in in Egypt as they are heavily guarded.
In addition to this, the locals who I met in hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, souks and the Telecom store where I bought my local SIM card, were all very helpful, kind, and friendly.
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