Planning for a vacation? Tired of your daily routine and want a break? In such cases, you have landed on the right page. Today we are going to guide you to travel to one of the best locations in the world. And the place is none other than “Egypt”. Egypt offers magnificent landscapes like cities, oases, deserts, beaches, ancient obelisks, and modern hotels.
Best time to visit Egypt
The best time to visit Egypt is between October and April when temperatures are pretty cool, but still, there is a pleasant heat all over the country. This makes exploring the busy streets of Cairo, visiting the Pyramids in the desert, and exploring ancient Pharaonic tombs more comfortable and thrilling.
The summer season between May to September is hot, although the high temperatures are relieved by the dry air in the atmosphere, air conditioning, far fewer visitors, and lower prices. This means summer is still a suitable season for your trip. There also tends to be a bit of a breeze on the Nile, making a river cruise a good romantic choice during the evenings.
Best places to visit in Egypt
Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramids Giza are one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. Built as tombs for the mighty Pharaohs and guarded by the enigmatic Sphinx, Giza’s pyramid complex has awed travelers down through the ages and had archaeologists (and a fair few conspiracy theorists) scratching their heads over how they were built for centuries.
Luxor’s Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, famed for the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the Memorial Temple of Hatshepsut, the Nile-side town of Luxor in Upper Egypt has a glut of tourist attractions. This is ancient Thebes, the power base of the New Kingdom pharaohs, and home to more sights than most can see on one visit.
Islamic Cairo, the atmospheric, narrow lanes of the capital’s Islamic Cairo district are full of mosques, madrassas (Islamic schools of learning), and monuments dating from the Fatimid through to the Mameluke eras. This is where you’ll find the labyrinth shopping souk of Khan el-Khalili, where coppersmiths and artisans still have their tiny workshops, and stalls are laden with ceramics, textiles, spice, and perfume.
Aswan, Egypt’s most tranquil town is Aswan, set upon the winding curves of the Nile. Backed by orange-hued dunes, this is the perfect place to stop and unwind for a few days and soak up the chilled-out atmosphere. Take the river ferry across to Elephantine Island and stroll the colorful streets of the Nubian villages. Ride a camel to the desert monastery of St. Simeon on the East Bank. Or just drink endless cups of tea on one of the riverboat restaurants, while watching the lateen-sailed feluccas drift past.
Abu Simbel, even in a country festooned with temples, Abu Simbel is something special. This is Ramses II’s great temple, adorned with colossal statuary standing guard outside, and with an interior sumptuously decorated with wall paintings. Justly famous for its megalithic proportions, Abu Simbel is also known for the incredible feat, which saw the entire temple moved from its original setting — set to disappear under the water because of the Aswan dam — during the 1960s in a massive UNESCO operation that took four years.
Do you need vaccines to travel to Egypt?
Yes, there are basic requirements for a few vaccines if you want to travel to Egypt. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Egypt: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
Hepatitis A – Food & Water – Recommended for most travelers
Hepatitis B – Blood & Body Fluids – Accelerated schedule available
Typhoid – Food & Water – Shot lasts 2 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years, must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses must be kept in the refrigerator.
Yellow Fever – Mosquito – Required if traveling from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
Rabies – Saliva of Infected Animals – High-risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-term travelers and those who may come in contact with animals.
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) – Various Vectors – Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended.
TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) –Wounds & Airborne – Only one adult booster of pertussis is required.
Chickenpox – Direct Contact & Airborne – Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox.
Shingles – Direct Contact – Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles.
Pneumonia – Airborne – Two vaccines were given separately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both.
Influenza – Airborne – Vaccine components change annually.
Meningitis – Airborne & Direct Contact – Given to anyone unvaccinated or at an increased risk, especially students.
Polio – Food & Water – Required if arriving from a country with polio transmission. Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended.
What to pack when traveling to Egypt?
when it comes to packing your bags for a trip to Morocco some essential items that you shouldn’t miss out on are –
Passport, Phone charger / portable phone charger, Euros, EU adapters, Flip flops (for the hostel bathrooms), Water bottle, Socks, Underwear, Sun cream, Medicines/painkillers, Any paperwork you may need.
Do’s and Don’ts in Egypt
Do’s
Always pay respect to the monuments and archaeological sites of tge country, don’t scrape or sit on them. To maintain a proper dress code, especially women must not wear body exposing fancy dresses. Drink a lot of water to escape from dehydration due to the heat. Do carry Egyptian currency with you because credit cards will not be available at many places.
Don’ts
Don’t forget to take your camera as you will have great chances to take good photographs. Don’t go roaming in the desert without a proper guide as it may be risky. Don’t miss out on sound and light shows as you can’t find them anywhere else in the world.
