See what the experts are saying about Egypt. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Visitor information
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism has a colorful website (www.egypt.travel) with a fair bit of information (if you can navigate your way through the animation). The ministry also maintains offices in New York, 630 Fifth Ave., Ste. 1706, New Yo... Continue reading »
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When to go
Weather Egypt is best visited in the fall (Sept-Nov) and spring (Feb-Apr). The weather is relatively chilly December through January, except in the south, where the winter is very pleasant. The summer is the only time to be avoided for cli... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Cairo -- Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the main international hub for Egypt. EgyptAir, which has a virtual domestic monopoly, uses it as its hub for internal flights (often meaning that relatively short distances must be co... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Packages for the Independent Traveler Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Passports Your passport must have a minimum of 2 months' validity beyond your departure date in order for you to enter Egypt. Everyone older than 16 is required to have his own passport. For information on how to get a passport, go to "... Continue reading »
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Getting around
Through Travel Agents Booking tickets for transport inside Egypt is very straightforward. Plane tickets can be booked online, and bus and train tickets can be purchased at the appropriate stations. The downside is that, mainly because of t... Continue reading »
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. American and Canadian dollars, pounds sterling, and euros are all easily exchanged in Egypt, and Cairo International... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
Cairo & Environs -- The capital of Egypt is a massive, densely populated city of around 13 million people. Crammed with historic mosques, great museums, and must-see sights, Cairo is, by the same token, probably not a place that you want to s... Continue reading »
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Until a few years ago, scant attention was paid in Egypt to the environmental impact of the millions of tourists who visit every year. This has started to change, as foreign donors have pressed the government on the consequences of environ... Continue reading »
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Health & safety
Staying Healthy Public health standards are low in Egypt, with little government investment in programs to improve it. Eating in restaurants that do not regularly serve foreign clientele or drinking water that has not come from a well-seal... Continue reading »
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Telephones
To call Egypt: 1. Dial the international access code: 011 from the U.S. or Canada; 00 from the U.K., Ireland, or New Zealand; or 0011 from Australia. 2. Dial the country code, 2. 3. Dial the city code and then the number. To make... Continue reading »
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Insurance
Travel Insurance Egypt is a large, fascinating country and is full of people who are willing to help make your vacation go smoothly (and help out as much as they can when it doesn't). Don't let this cloud the fact, however, that Egypt's pu... Continue reading »
Egypt Travel Experiences
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Nubian Village
We left on a small open boat early this afternoon bound for our “fun day.” The ride was good, though mostly unremarkable, except for the... Continue reading »
