Egypt Travel Blog

Yes, Egypt is very safe to visit. Many tourists visit Egypt every year for centuries and the Egyptian people enjoy a good reputation because of the good treatment and hospitality towards visitors. Egyptian cities are generally very safe, especially in areas visited by tourists. In addition, the Egyptian army and police secure all archaeological sites, and you will feel safe in your surroundings. Egypt is proud of its high safety record of tourism and will do its best to keep this up all the time.

Visitors to Egypt should have a passport valid for a minimum of six months when arriving and everyone foreign nationals should acquire a visa to enter Egypt. you’ll apply for a traveler visa at any Egyptian embassy or diplomatic building round the world.
Passengers of the subsequent nationalities can buy a one-month visa while not applying upon arrival in Egypt: Australia, Canada, Croatia, EU, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Macedonia, Republic of Choson, state, Serbia, Ukraine, UK and also US. This solely takes a number of minutes to try and do within the bank window before looking customs

Egypt usually has 3 sorts of visas:

1- Entry Visa – valid for one month; granted to any non-Egyptian nationals coming into the country while not an antecedently purchased visa
2- Transit visa – granted to any non-Egyptian nationals coming into the country for a such as the amount of your time for reasons of transit
3- Tourist visa – valid for up to three months Associate in Nursingd accessible with single or multiple entries; purchased by the bulk of tourists to Egypt from an Egyptian embassy or diplomatic building before arrival within the country.

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Many women travel alone and have found that they have been safe. The police, tourist police, and army are always close by and the Egyptians themselves are generally safe and will try to protect solo travelers. On the whole, it is generally safer for a solo female traveler in Egypt than places like Greece, Italy or Spain.

Although the chances of being confronted are almost negligible, please ensure that you take the same precautions that you would anywhere else and do not be tempted to walk in deserted areas alone: get a taxi back to your abode! You may receive some invitations, which on the whole are innocent, do not accept any of these from strangers.

The best time to visit Egypt is in autumn (September – November) and spring (February – April). The weather is relatively cold from December to January, except in the south, where winter is very mild. Sometimes summer should be avoided for climatic reasons. Cairo is hot and attractive in most of June through August, and most residents spend their holidays during this period, if possible. Upper Egypt and even the Red Sea coast can be uncomfortably hot during the summer.

There are a lot of things to do for the foreign traveler in Egypt. Apart from visiting and seeing ancient Egyptian temples and ancient artifacts in ancient Egypt, there is also plenty to see inside each city. In fact, every city in Egypt has its own charm of the things you see through its history, culture, activities and people who are often different from their nature from people from other parts of Egypt. Cairo, for example, has a lot to do and see. Besides ancient Egyptian history, there is the history of the Romans, Greeks, Byzantine Empire, Islamic Empire, Ottomans and finally the modern history of Egypt.

There is no specific law on tourist clothing in Egypt so you can wear whatever you want, but there are some tips to keep in mind:

* The weather can get chilly at night on the river so bring something a bit warmer for a late-night drink on the deck.
Avoid too much-exposed skin. Shorts, for both men and women, are not acceptable when walking around town (but are fine on the boat or beach).

* Women should also avoid skimpy tops that leave shoulders or midriffs bare and short skirts. However, it is not necessary for women to cover their hair.

* Shoes must be removed before entering a mosque and there are often a shoe rack and shoe guardian at the door for this purpose.

* It is also essential that proper clothing is worn when entering a mosque – people wearing shorts or sleeveless T-shirts may be refused admission or offered a shawl to cover up with.

You can buy most things in Egypt but there are some things that you should bring with you if you want, such as a sunscreen, a full hat to protect your face from the sun, a lock for your luggage and any medications you take except of course banned drugs. Egyptian pharmacies are very good, but the drug may be subject to names unknown to you. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is indispensable for wandering the ancient Egyptian archaeological sites. Do not forget that the most important thing to bring with you is the camera in order to take memorable pictures.

Good luck and we hope you enjoy your trip and have a great time.