DestinationsEgypt
Frequently Asked Questions
Egypt boasts incredible sites, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and Luxor.
The best time is from autumn to spring to avoid high summer temperatures.
Recommended vaccines include hepatitis A, typhoid, and vaccines for yellow fever and rabies depending on the regions visited.
Options include domestic flights, trains, buses, and taxis. Nile cruises are also popular.
Tourist areas are generally safe, but it's advisable to follow travel advisories.
The official currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP).
Try koshari, falafel, mahshi, and don't miss out on sipping mint tea.
Arabic is the official language, but English is widely understood in tourist areas.
Besides visiting historical sites, you can go diving, snorkeling, desert safaris, and take Nile cruises.
The Sacred Music Festival in Cairo and the Cairo International Film Festival are among the notable events.



