Country guide

Egypt

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.

Cairo
Photograph · Faris El-Gwely · CC BY 4.0

Cairo 1,322 places

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

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Top things to see

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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.

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Green River Park

Petrified Forest near Maadi

Maadi Island

The Digger Hub Mivida

Al Buayrat

Al Gebel al Ahmar

Al Halawinah

Al Nahdein

Bab Al-Mazhareya

Bab Al-Nasr

Brezzer

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Crossing to other side of str

Gebel Gibw

Gebel Yahmum al Asmar

Jabal Abu Mulaysat

Jabal al Khashab

Jabal al Muqattam

Mohamed Fares

Qalat al Rayyan

Qasr Manzil

Sawwanat al Dabbah

عمارة باناسونيك

ميدان الإسماعيلية

ميدان سفير

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6th October Helwan Park

6th of October Park

Abo Al Noor Al Motamayeza Park

Ain Al Hayat

Ain Al Hayat Lake

Al Aml Garden

Al Dawwudiyya

Al Horreya Garden

Almazah Square Park

Al Urouba Park

Al Waha Park

Al Zohreiya Garden

Andalusian Garden

AUC Gardens

Avenues Green Sprin

Badr Garden

Bir Mousa

Building 109 Garden

Building 10 Garden

Building 11 Garden

Building 12 Garden

Building 89 Garden

Building 90 Garden

Building 9 Garden

Butterfly Garden

Cactus and Succulent Garden

Cactus and Succulent Garden

Cafe Garden

Cairo Lake

Catalan clubhouse

Central Park

Children Center For Civilization And Creativity (Child Museum)

Chillout Park Almaza

Chinese Park

Cultural Park

Dar Al Uloom Garden

Diplo Community

Dunes Garden

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El Amry

EL set Khadra

El Tahra Park

El Urman Garden

Exercise area

Exercise area

Exercise area

Exercise area

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