Is it Safe to Travel to Egypt

A lot of tourists travel to Egypt to spend a lovely vacation while visiting the fascinating landmarks and monuments that were left by great pharaohs to know all about the incredible history of Egypt which has been the central point of all of the social, cultural, economic, and the political background of Egypt as a whole. Of course, before traveling to any country, you have to check its current state first to check if it is quite safe to travel there or not and Egypt one of the countries that face such a repeated question, is it safe to travel to Egypt? Egypt like many other countries faced a period of instability especially during the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood who were surly unprofessional in ruling the country and that is why Egypt wasn’t a safe country at all to travel to during that period but after the revolution of January 25th, Egypt became a stable country and tourist flourished again for all tourists from the different countries of the world and no one can deny that Egypt really deserves to be visited to have the imaginary holiday you are seeking to have while having an unforgettable adventure through its temples, tombs, valleys, coastal beaches, on other words, why to go anywhere else as long as Egypt has it all!!

The Latest Egyptian Achievements

There are many recent Egyptian achievements in tourism industry to give safe and enjoyable trip like Egypt’s Smart Village and Alexandria Opera House but the truly impressive achievement that millions are waiting for is the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum that is going to be the best and the most impressive modern achievement to be ever witnessed all over the world and many tourists are waiting on fire the opening of such a terrific site to see the combination of the pharaonic treasures gathered in one place and notably there will be also the treasures of King Tutankhamun.

The Governmental Efforts to Make Egypt Safe

Because of the great importance to the hard currency in Egypt in regarding the flourishment of the economic state of the country, the Egyptian government does its best to secure the majority of the tourist sites to guarantee that all tourists who come to enjoy in Egypt are totally secured and they feel safe all through their accommodation in the land of pharaohs. Upon your arrival to Egypt, you will find from the moment of entering the airport that all of the sites are highly governed and totally checked for any attacks in addition to finding people responsible for the safety of tourists in all of the common sites which Egypt guests seek for during their visit.

Safe Places to Visit in Egypt

Egypt is a country that inherited all types of greatness and majestic civilizations from past generations and if not for the great Egyptian pharaohs, Egypt wouldn’t be the central tourist site in the Middle East. Here are some of the memorable and safest destinations that you can’t miss while customizing a trip to Egypt.

Cairo

Cairo is the capital of Egypt, and it's the most important city to have the effort of government security. Cairo is the starting point of all of the unique and amazing Egyptian achievements as it witnessed the beginning of the construction of one of the Seven Wonders of the World “Giza Pyramids” and the complex that has it. You will also discover the great other monumental attractions including the mythical Sphinx, the amazing Valley Temple, that has been once the location of all of the mummification processes of the mummies of the pharaohs. Cairo was created to obtain the greatest Coptic, Islamic, and Pharaonic landmarks in the world just like the incredible churches, mosques, and museums that you can visit and here are some of them:

The Egyptian Museum
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Salah El-Din Citadel
The Hanging Church
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
El-Refai Mosque

Luxor & Aswan

The two most popular and safest destinations for tourists, as they obtain a vast number of highlights that really deserve a chance to be visited especially with a Nile Cruise that sails on the Nile River of Egypt through which you will get the opportunity to visit all of the attractions of these two cities and you won’t waste any moment of enjoyment. Among the places which you will be able to visit are the amazing temples constructed hundreds of years ago by the ancient Egyptians and of course it will be a truly exceptional experience and here are the places:

In Luxor East Bank, you will visit {Karnak & Luxor temples}
In Luxor West Bank, you’ll visit {Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Colossi of Memnon}
In Aswan, you will visit {Philae Temple, The High Dam, and of course, you can’t miss the chance to visit the gorgeous temples of Abu Simbel}.

While boarding a Nile Cruise, you will also have the chance to sail towards the two temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu, and surely this will make your vacation a truly special one. If you don’t want to board a Nile Cruise, you have the overland choice that permits you to visit all of the mentioned destinations while being transferred with planes & cars.

Alexandria

The most beautiful and safest coastal city that combines the beauty of the sea with the glory of its historical landmarks and there you can visit a lot of interesting places such as Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, the marvelous Catacombs, and Pompey’s Pillar. You may feel that there isn’t much to visit while being in Alexandria but on contrary you’ll get the maximum amaze upon being there while heading to the largest library to be ever built by a man and finding out every single book to be ever published by a man in addition to visiting the ancient fort that was built by Qaitbey to protect the city from any foreign attacks and of course it will be like being in a fairy tale or in an epic, following the steps of great leaders. That isn’t all of what Egypt offers as for the travelers who seek after having a relaxing vacation and want to spend their holiday on the beach then Egypt Coastal sites have the best options for them including Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, El-Gouna, and Marsa Alam.

The Best Time to Visit Egypt

It is a debated question as many tourists get confused about the best time to visit Egypt and from this point we would like to assure that Egypt welcomes its guests during the whole year as the weather in Egypt is usually warm and sunny and there is no need to worry from the condition of the weather at all especially in winter as surprisingly, the month of December is known as the most peaked season i9n Egypt because of the Christmas Celebration and that many tourists like spending their Christmas in a unique country like Egypt. If you are looking for the best time to visit Egypt then the period between April & October is considered by many, the best duration of their visits.

Safety Tips for Traveling to Egypt

Here are the things that you need to have if you decided to travel to Egypt:

You need to have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival and you also have to check the matter of Visa and see if you are required to obtain it from your country or if you can take it easily from the airport upon your arrival.
You need to collect all of the necessary dates about the 9 International Airports in Egypt and among the most important ones are Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, and Aswan International Airports.
You have to check first the safety status of Egypt before traveling as just like any country it may change from a second to a second so you must be aware of the status of the country to which you are going to travel.
You need to choose the best time to visit Egypt to enjoy your tours and check the best suitable time to have your tours in.
Your travel agency will take care of everything from A: Z so you need to make sure to choose the best of the best.
You need to know all about the Egyptian Currency and you may need to change some of your currency with the Egyptian Pounds from the Airport upon your arrival.
You need to pack the most suitable clothes according to the season you are traveling in and don’t forget to bring suitable footwear so that you get the chance to tour without any pain.
You need to know the different types of Egyptian dishes and decide which meals you want to try. Pick with you your medicine with the prescriptions in order not to spend the time looking for the required medicine in Egypt.

How to Have The Safest Tour Ever in Egypt

In order to have a proper trip to Egypt without any mistakes and to have all of the desirable services in your hotel accommodation, the choice of your Nile Cruise, the transfers, and the availability of your flight tickets, you have to choose a good travel agency and if you plan to travel to Hurghada, then with us you will enjoy the best holiday ever, we are specialized in creating the best holiday packages with day tours and excursions from any coastal resorts along the Red Sea, so check our Hurghada holiday packages and book your holiday now with the best services, tour guides ever.