{"id":13682,"date":"2022-05-11T08:53:57","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T14:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/?p=13682"},"modified":"2023-06-10T17:10:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T22:40:54","slug":"travel-to-egypt-2022-travel-guide-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/travel-to-egypt-2022-travel-guide-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel to Egypt: 2023 Travel Guide & Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re looking to step back in time and learn an incredible amount about the ancient world, it\u2019s time to travel to Egypt. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this Mediterranean country that links northeast Africa to the Middle East, visit the last remaining wonder of the ancient world (Pyramids of Giza) and stroll through the many museums that house ancient Egyptian artifacts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haggle in the bazaars, ride a camel, sandboard in the desert, visit the beautiful mosques, and find out how to spell your name in hieroglyphics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Population: <\/strong>Roughly 102 million<\/p>\n

Capital: <\/strong>Cairo<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>Sitting on the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt links northeast Africa to the Middle East, sharing borders with Libya, Sudan, and Israel. <\/p>\n

Flag:<\/strong> The flag consists of three horizontal bars in red, white, and black. In the center of the flag sits Egypt’s national emblem, the Egyptian eagle of Saladin.<\/p>\n

Time Zone: <\/strong>Eastern European Standard Time<\/p>\n

Currency:<\/strong> Egyptian pound (E\u00a3)<\/p>\n

Language: <\/strong>The official language is Arabic and the national language is Egyptian Arabic, also known as Masri\/Masry.<\/p>\n

Climate: <\/strong>Egypt has a hot, sunny, and dry climate with very very little rainfall. <\/p>\n

Religion:<\/strong> Egypt has the sixth world’s largest Muslim population and the largest Christian population in the Middle East and North Africa.<\/p>\n

Travel Visa Information:<\/strong> To find out if a visa is required for your country \u2014 and easily get yours if needed \u2014 check out iVisa.com.<\/p>\n

Best Time to Visit: <\/strong>In the winter, from October to April, you may experience less severe heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health & Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As of May 2022, according to the CDC, the status of COVID-19 cases in Egypt is unknown. If you must travel to Egypt, make sure you are fully vaccinated. In addition, before you travel to Egypt, be sure you are fully vaccinated for polio, as well as several other diseases<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Find information regarding COVID-19 and travel to Egypt here: https:\/\/eg.usembassy.gov\/<\/p>\n

Follow the CDC guidelines<\/a> for current travel advisories, as well as the U.S. Embassy guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n

Due to political unrest over the years, please check with your country\u2019s guidelines and warnings before you plan any travel to Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Costs in Egypt <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The average price for accommodation for one person in Egypt is E\u00a3277, or roughly $15 USD per night. The average meal will cost E\u00a378, or $4 USD. As always, street food<\/a> or fast food is cheaper than sit down restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food To Eat in Egypt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Aish Baladi<\/strong> is a fluffy bread that looks like a pita, baked several times daily – you can find these all over the country. These little pockets are known for sopping up all the delicious Egyptian cuisine on their plates. <\/p>\n

Kabab wa kofta<\/strong> is an Egyptian classic. It consists of lamb, beef, onion, garlic and spices, and fresh mint. The ground meat is formed into balls or long shapes and cooked on skewers. It\u2019s served with salad and bread, of course.<\/p>\n

Ful Mudammas<\/strong> are popular street food and are usually enjoyed for breakfast. Starting with a bean base that is sprinkled with chopped parsley, hard-boiled eggs are added, and pita bread is served alongside. The dressing is made of olive oil, salt and pepper, pepper flakes, lemons, crushed garlic, and ground cumin.<\/p>\n

Koshary<\/strong> has been deemed the national dish of Egypt and a must-try for travel to Egypt. This is a mix of lentils, chickpeas, rice, macaroni, tomato sauce, and fried onions. You can find this dish in many homes, as well as a popular street food in Cairo. The dish is cheap and will keep you full and energized for exploring Egypt. Try it at Koshary Abou Tarek, a restaurant known for it.<\/p>\n

Om ali<\/strong> is a traditional bread pudding that folklore says was named after Sultan Ezz Din Aybak\u2019s wife from the 13th century. It is made with pieces of phyllo dough or puff pastry, blended with almonds, raisins, pistachios, coconut, milk and cream, then sprinkled with cinnamon and baked in the oven. Yum!<\/p>\n

Ful wa Ta\u2019meya<\/strong> is another staple of Egypt, the falafel! It is made of crushed fava beans that is later made into a paste, then fried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinks To Try in Egypt <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sahlab <\/strong>is a winter drink, made from the starch in the ground bulb of an orchid, that is then mixed with milk, sugar, and rosewater.<\/p>\n

Kerfa<\/strong>, or cinnamon tea, is made from ground cinnamon, sometimes served with milk.<\/p>\n

Yansoon<\/strong> is an aniseed-flavored drink, often recommended for sore throats and colds.<\/p>\n

Haggle around the bazaar and enjoy a fresh fruit juice<\/strong>, there are many options!<\/p>\n

Traditional Qahwa<\/strong> is a Turkish-style coffee, served sweet. For Western coffee ask for \u201cNescafe.\u201d You\u2019ll have to order the Qahwa with the name depending on how much sugar you want in it – without sugar it is called Saada; one with little sugar, say Riha; if you want it sweet Masbut; but if you want it very sweet, say Ziada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Cities to Visit in Egypt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cairo<\/strong> is the bustling, energetic capital of Egypt. With all that energy, comes crowds and congestion. However, it\u2019s a must-see and there are ways to conquer the crowds. The Egyptians know the city as Umm ad Dunya \u2013 the Mother of the World. In Cairo, you can see the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, old Cairo (UNESCO World Heritage site), and so much more. Travel to Egypt and be prepared to learn A TON about this world.<\/p>\n

Alexandria <\/strong>is the city for history buffs! Once home to the Lighthouse of Alexandria \u2013 one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World<\/a>, Alexandria is filled with historic facts and sights. Visit the Serapeum of Alexandria, Bibliotheca Alexandrina (honors the Great Library of Alexandria – which burnt down in the 1st century), Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, Montazah Palace Gardens, and more.<\/p>\n

Luxor<\/strong> is a city on the east bank of the Nile River, on the site of ancient Thebes. In this city, you can visit two huge surviving ancient monuments, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. In addition, you can take a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, where thousands of artifacts live.<\/p>\n

Sharm El-sheikh <\/strong>has become one of Egypt\u2019s most popular beach resorts. It\u2019s hot in the summer and warm in the winter, a perfect tourist vacation destination. Scuba dive, wind surf, have a coffee at Farsha Cafe, visit Al-Mustafa Mosque, visit Ras Mohammed National Park, and enjoy star gazing in the Sinai desert.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must-See Sights in Egypt <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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