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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开罗：大埃及博物馆、金字塔与狮身人面像之旅＋午餐
Cairo: Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Tour with Lunch
开罗出发：亚历山大地下墓穴与城堡一日游＋午餐
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Old Cairo Cultural Tour: Islamic & Coptic Old Sites + Lunch
开罗：金字塔、博物馆与集市私人游＋午餐
卢克索：阿布辛贝神庙私人导览一日游＋午餐
卢克索：帝王谷与王后谷导览游＋午餐
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开罗出发：亚历山大私人一日游＋导游与午餐
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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.