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Egypt Travel Guides
Itineraries, tips and stories from our team to help you plan.
How Many Days Do You Need in Egypt? (2026)
Five days, a week, ten, or two: how long you really need for Egypt depends on what you want to see. Here is the honest breakdown, with the right itinerary for each.
By The This is Egypt Editors6 min read
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Is Egypt Safe for Tourists? (2026)
An honest look at safety in Egypt, what the official advisories actually say, where the secure tourist corridor is, the areas genuinely to avoid, and the everyday hassles you'll really meet.
By The This is Egypt Editors
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Solo Female Travel in Egypt: Safety & Practical Tips (2026)
An honest, practical guide for women travelling Egypt alone, how safe it really is, dealing with attention and touts, what to wear, and how to travel with confidence.
By The This is Egypt Editors
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Egypt Trip Cost: How Much Should You Budget? (2026)
What an Egypt trip really costs, backpacker to luxury, across flights, tours, Nile cruises, hotels, site tickets, food and tipping, and why Egypt is such exceptional value right now.
By The This is Egypt Editors
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What to Pack for Egypt: A Complete Packing List (2026)
Light, modest, sun-smart: exactly what to pack for Egypt across the temples, a Nile cruise and the Red Sea, plus the small things travellers always forget.
By The This is Egypt Editors6 min read
Do You Need a Visa for Egypt? (2026)
Most visitors need a visa for Egypt, here's the clear version: the official e-Visa, visa on arrival, exact costs, the Sinai-only exemption, and how to dodge the copycat websites.
By The This is Egypt Editors7 min read
Egypt for First-Time Visitors: A Complete Primer (2026)
Everything a first-timer needs to feel ready for Egypt, how safe it really is, what to expect, money and tipping, what to wear, how to get around, and the route that makes a first trip flow.
By The This is Egypt Editors4 min read
Egypt Travel Tips: Money, Safety, Etiquette & Scams to Avoid
The practical things first-timers wish they'd known — cash and tipping, what to wear, staying safe, and the gentle art of saying no.
By The This is Egypt Editors8 min read
Visiting the Pyramids of Giza: Tickets, Tips & What to See
Opening hours, ticket tiers, the best photo spots and how to beat the heat and the touts at Egypt's most famous site.
By The This is Egypt Editors6 min read