Food & Nightlife in Egypt
Egypt after dark is street food, mint tea in medieval alleys, and dinner cruises gliding past a lit-up skyline.
Beyond the monuments, Egypt's evenings are a pleasure in themselves, from koshary and grilled seafood to the theatre of a Nile dinner cruise.
Ways to spend an evening
A Cairo food tour walks you through Khan el-Khalili and the old city, tasting koshary, taameya and street sweets, often ending at the historic El Fishawy cafe. A Nile dinner cruise pairs a buffet with a belly dancer and tanoura show and a lit-up river. On the coast, Alexandria's seafood on the corniche is a highlight, and the Red Sea resorts run lively evening entertainment.
Booking tips
Dinner cruises and evening tours almost always include hotel pickup, which removes the night-traffic headache, so book that in. Check whether drinks are included, since they are often extra, and carry small cash for tips for guides, drivers and performers. For the best food value, follow a local guide to the busy, working spots rather than the tourist-facing ones.
Food & Nightlife by destination
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El Cairo: Gran Museo Egipcio, Pirámides, Visita a la Esfinge y Almuerzo
Desde El Cairo: tour guiado de día completo a las pirámides de Guiza, la Esfinge, Saqqara y Menfis con entradas, almuerzo y traslados al hotel
Cena romántica privada en el Nilo
El Cairo: tour por las pirámides, Saqqara y Menfis con almuerzo
Desde El Cairo: excursión de un día a las catacumbas y la ciudadela de Alejandría con almuerzo
Luxor: tour de día completo a las orillas oeste y este con almuerzo
Excursión de 1 día desde Hurgada a las pirámides de Guiza, la Esfinge, el Museo y almuerzo
Excursión de un día a El Cairo: el antiguo Museo Egipcio y las pirámides con almuerzo
El Cairo: tour de compras VIP guiado por el mercado Jan el-Jalili con almuerzo
Tour privado de día completo a Luxor desde El Cairo en avión con almuerzo
El Cairo en Big Bus día completo desde Hurghada (Pirámides-esfinge-Museo Egipcio-Almuerzo)
Excursión privada de día completo a Luxor East & West Bank con almuerzo egipcio
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do at night in Egypt?
Cairo food tours through Khan el-Khalili and the old city, Nile dinner cruises with a buffet and belly dancer and tanoura show, seafood on the Alexandria corniche, and lively evening entertainment at the Red Sea resorts.
How much is a Nile dinner cruise?
A Cairo Nile dinner cruise with a buffet and entertainment is mid-range per person, usually including hotel pickup, while a quiet private felucca sail is much cheaper. Check whether drinks are included, as they are often extra.
