Egypt travel tips

Guidance for travellers applying from the United Kingdom. Always confirm requirements with the official visa authority.

Short answer: After your Egypt visa is granted, keep copies of your documents, respect local laws, and confirm entry conditions still match your itinerary.

Practical tips

  • Apply for the e-visa through Egypt's official immigration website.
  • Hire licensed guides at Giza and carry small notes for tips.
  • Dress conservatively when visiting mosques and Old Cairo.
  • Drink bottled water and use sunscreen at open archaeological sites.
  • Book Abu Simbel day trips from Aswan with reputable agencies.
  • Avoid political gatherings and monitor local news during your stay.
  • Confirm diving insurance for Red Sea liveaboard trips.
  • Keep digital copies of passport and visa separate from originals.

Travel highlights

Attractions

  • Pyramids of Giza
  • Luxor temples
  • Aswan and Abu Simbel
  • Red Sea diving hubs
  • Islamic Cairo

Cities

  • Cairo
  • Luxor
  • Aswan
  • Alexandria
  • Hurghada

Best time

October to April for pharaonic sites; November to March for comfortable Cairo sightseeing.

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