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Egypt

A photograph of Egypt
Photograph · kallerna · CC BY-SA 3.0

Egypt covers 1,001,450 km2, and about 99% of its people live on roughly 5.5% of it: the narrow Nile Valley and the Delta. That single line of green sets the trip. Cairo and Giza sit at the head of the Delta, Luxor and Aswan lie far upriver, and what joins them is the water itself or the rail line that follows it. The coasts behave like a separate country - Alexandria on the Mediterranean, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea, where people come for coral reefs rather than tombs. Sinai holds Mount Catherine, at 2,642 metres the highest ground in the country.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information
Language spoken
Arabic
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+20
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
122 police · 123 ambulance · 180 fire
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and F · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

  1. January: no seasonality data recorded
  2. February: no seasonality data recorded
  3. March: no seasonality data recorded
  4. April: no seasonality data recorded
  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: no seasonality data recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 247 Museums 47 Places of worship 545 Nature sites 158 Viewpoints 21 Food and drink 3 Markets and shopping 122 Entertainment 33 Nightlife 56 Family attractions 5 Art and culture 68 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

1 to 2 hours 33

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. 9D Cinema
    01 2 hours

    9D Cinema

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  2. Alaa El-Deen
    02 2 hours

    Alaa El-Deen

    علاء الدين

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  3. Al-Ameer Cinema
    03 2 hours

    Al-Ameer Cinema

    سينما الأمير

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  4. Ali Baba Theme Park
    04 2 hours

    Ali Baba Theme Park

    ملاهى على بابا

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  5. Big Screen
    05 2 hours

    Big Screen

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  6. Cinema Lava
    06 2 hours

    Cinema Lava

    سينما لافا

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  7. City Center
    07 2 hours

    City Center

    سيتي سنتر مول

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  8. Cosmos
    08 2 hours

    Cosmos

    كوزموس

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  9. El Malahy
    09 2 hours

    El Malahy

    الملاهي

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  10. Family Cinema
    10 2 hours

    Family Cinema

    فملي

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  11. Film Theatre
    11 2 hours

    Film Theatre

    مسرح فيلم

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  12. Galaxy
    12 2 hours

    Galaxy

    جالاكسي

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  14. Geroland
    14 2 hours

    Geroland

    جيرولاند

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  15. Golf City Cinema
    15 2 hours

    Golf City Cinema

    سينما جولف سيتى

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  16. Green Land
    16 2 hours

    Green Land

    جرين لاند

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  17. Green Park
    17 2 hours

    Green Park

    ملاهى جرين بارك

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  18. Jumanji
    18 2 hours

    Jumanji

    جومانجى

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  19. Magic Park
    19 2 hours

    Magic Park

    ماجيك بارك

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  20. Metro Cinema
    20 2 hours

    Metro Cinema

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  21. Modern
    21 2 hours

    Modern

    مودرن

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  22. Normandy
    22 2 hours

    Normandy

    نورماندي

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  23. Point 90 Cinema
    23 2 hours

    Point 90 Cinema

    بوينت 90 سينما

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  25. Renaissance
    25 2 hours

    Renaissance

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  26. Renaissance Cinema
    26 2 hours

    Renaissance Cinema

    سينما رينيسانس

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  27. Roxy
    27 2 hours

    Roxy

    روكسي

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  28. Studio Misr
    28 2 hours

    Studio Misr

    ستوديو مصر

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  29. Tiba mall Cinema
    29 2 hours

    Tiba mall Cinema

    سينما طيبة مول

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  30. Wonder Land
    30 2 hours

    Wonder Land

    وندر لاند

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  31. Zawya Cinema
    31 2 hours

    Zawya Cinema

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo
  33. Miami Cinema
    33 2 hours

    Miami Cinema

    Miami cinema

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Cairo

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Egypt be?

Eight to twelve days can combine Cairo and Giza with one Nile corridor, Red Sea stay or desert extension. Moving between these regions takes substantial time, so a short visit should not attempt all three.

What entry documents are needed for Egypt?

Egypt’s official e-Visa portal states which passports can apply online and which travellers need another consular process. Confirm eligibility, passport conditions and permitted stay on that service before departure.

What is the best way to travel around Egypt?

Cairo is the main air hub, with domestic flights linking Luxor, Aswan and Red Sea airports. The Cairo–Luxor–Aswan rail corridor and organised road transfers serve other common routes, but schedules and boarding points need direct confirmation.

When is a practical time to visit Egypt?

October to April avoids the most intense summer heat on many archaeological routes. Red Sea plans and desert nights have different conditions, so temperatures at the actual destination matter more than Cairo’s calendar alone.

What money and payment basics apply in Egypt?

Egyptian pounds (EGP) are the recorded currency. This file does not record current cash availability, card acceptance or exchange fees; establish the price and currency with the provider before paying.

What practical safety details should I save for Egypt?

Egypt’s numbers are 122 for police, 123 for ambulance and 180 for fire. Type C and F sockets supply 220 V; tap-water safety is Not recorded and must be checked locally.