Egypt Tours & Guided Trips in 2026

Almost all nationalities require a visa to enter Egypt, and you can easily obtain one online before you travel at a cost of USD $25 or upon arrival. Citizens from Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Macau, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE don’t require a visa. For a complete list of visa requirements, head to the website of the Egyptian consulate within your country of departure.

Please note that a yellow fever vaccination will be required upon entry if you’re travelling from the following countries in [Africa and Latin America](https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/yellow-fever/yellow-fever-risk-areas). Other vaccinations to consider include hepatitis a, hepatitis b, rabies, tetanus, typhoid and polio.

While Egypt is hot and sunny all year round, the months of May to September are when temperatures really reach their peak — often topping 40°C (104°F). For more pleasant temperatures, make your way here during the months of October to March. March to May and September are the best times to visit if you’re looking to avoid the crowds.

Hot, hot, hot in a word\! Temperatures in Egypt never really go below 10°C (50°F), and highs in June and July average 34°C (93.2°F). The coolest month of the year is January, when temperatures tend to hover around 20°C (68°F) — the warmest is July, when it can get up to 4 0°C (68°F). There’s not really much rainfall here — December, when it rains the most, averages just seven millimetres.

Tipping is common practice in Egypt, and it’s standard to tip 10 to 15% in restaurants and cafes. In markets or at local food stalls, loose change is fine too.

Internet access in Egypt is fairly widespread, and even the smallest village tends to have a connection. Please note though that the quality and download speed may vary.

ATMs are widely available throughout Egypt, and in the Red Sea region, most hotels tend to have them too. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted. Expect withdrawal fees and a maximum daily limit of EGP 4,000.

Even though it’s not the most LGBTQ+-friendly destination in the world, you can still enjoy a visit here if you identify as LGBTQ+. Just don’t outwardly flaunt your sexuality and you should be absolutely fine.

The official language of Egypt is Arabic, and various different dialects are spoken throughout the country. Other languages spoken here include Domari, Nobilin, Beja and Siwi.

Drinking tap water is not recommended in Egypt — particularly within areas which are more rural — so buying bottled water is the way to go. Cairo, due to its heavily-chlorinated water, should technically be ok, but we still wouldn’t recommend drinking it.

Crime is generally fairly low in Egypt, and the main tourist areas tend to be pretty safe. There is the occasional threat of terrorism and certain tourist scams here, but as long as you keep your wits about you, you should encounter no problems. Solo female travellers should stick to well-lit streets at night and ideally travel in groups if at all possible.