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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 56

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  3. Esquina
    03 2 hours

    Esquina

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  4. 1
    04 2 hours

    1

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  5. 10
    05 2 hours

    10

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  6. 11
    06 2 hours

    11

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  7. 12
    07 2 hours

    12

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  9. 2
    09 2 hours

    2

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  10. 21
    10 2 hours

    21

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  11. 22
    11 2 hours

    22

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  12. 23
    12 2 hours

    23

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  13. 24
    13 2 hours

    24

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  14. 3
    14 2 hours

    3

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  15. 4
    15 2 hours

    4

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  16. 5
    16 2 hours

    5

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  17. 6
    17 2 hours

    6

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  18. 7
    18 2 hours

    7

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  19. 8
    19 2 hours

    8

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  20. 9
    20 2 hours

    9

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  21. Ace Club
    21 2 hours

    Ace Club

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  23. Amphitrion
    23 2 hours

    Amphitrion

    أمفيتريون

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  24. Bella Figura
    24 2 hours

    Bella Figura

    بيلا فيجورا

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  25. Bell's
    25 2 hours

    Bell's

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  26. Bodega
    26 2 hours

    Bodega

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  27. Cap d’Or
    27 2 hours

    Cap d’Or

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  29. Deals
    29 2 hours

    Deals

    ديلز

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  30. Dos canas
    30 2 hours

    Dos canas

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  31. Estoril
    31 2 hours

    Estoril

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  32. Excelsior
    32 2 hours

    Excelsior

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  34. Frank & Co.
    34 2 hours

    Frank & Co.

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  35. Gu Bar
    35 2 hours

    Gu Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  36. Harry's Pub
    36 2 hours

    Harry's Pub

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  37. Jamaica
    37 2 hours

    Jamaica

    جامايكا

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  38. King bar
    38 2 hours

    King bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  39. Lotus Bar
    39 2 hours

    Lotus Bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  41. Palm Cairo
    41 2 hours

    Palm Cairo

    بالم كايرو

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  43. Red Onion
    43 2 hours

    Red Onion

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  45. Stash
    45 2 hours

    Stash

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  46. Stella bar
    46 2 hours

    Stella bar

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  49. Tipsy Camel
    49 2 hours

    Tipsy Camel

    • Notable
    • Nightlife venue
    • Cairo
  51. Vent
    51 2 hours

    Vent

    • Notable
    • Nightlife 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.