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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Il Cairo: Grande Museo Egizio, Piramidi, Sfinge Tour e pranzo
Da Il Cairo: tour guidato di un'intera giornata alle piramidi di Giza, alla Sfinge, a Saqqara e Menfi con biglietti d'ingresso, pranzo e transfer in hotel
Cena romantica privata sul Nilo
Il Cairo: tour delle piramidi, Saqqara e Menfi con pranzo
Da Il Cairo: gita di un giorno alle catacombe e alla cittadella di Alessandria con pranzo
Luxor: tour di un'intera giornata alle rive ovest ed est con pranzo
Piramidi di Giza, Sfinge, Museo Egizio e pranzo: gita di 1 giorno da Hurghada
Gita di un giorno al Cairo: il vecchio Museo Egizio e le piramidi con pranzo
Il Cairo: tour shopping VIP guidato al mercato Khan el-Khalili con pranzo
Tour privato di un'intera giornata a Luxor da Il Cairo in aereo con pranzo
Il Cairo in bus per un'intera giornata da Hurghada (piramidi - Sfinge - Museo Egizio - pranzo)
Tour privato di un'intera giornata a Luxor East & West Bank con pranzo egiziano
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.
