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Northern Africa travel guide

Egypt

Pyramids, the Nile and the Red Sea

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Egypt is a journey through 5,000 years of history: the pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor and a Nile cruise to Aswan, plus Red Sea diving.

Places worth your time

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Pyramids of Giza
Cairo
Pair with the Grand Egyptian Museum nearby.
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Karnak and Luxor temples
Luxor
Plus the Valley of the Kings across the river.
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Abu Simbel
Near Aswan
Colossal temples of Ramesses II.
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Red Sea reefs
Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh
Diving and snorkelling.

Know before you go

Agree prices before rides and tours.
Carry small notes for tips (baksheesh).

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Key facts

Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt
Capital: Cairo
Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP £)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +20
Area: 10,02,450 km²
Region: Northern Africa

Who can get in easily

127 of 198 passports can enter Egypt without arranging a visa in advance.

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eTA
eVisa
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Visa requirements for Egypt by passport

IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa on arrival30 days
AustraliaVisa on arrival30 days
GermanyVisa on arrival30 days

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