26 guides on Egypt Travel News.
Operators in Egypt must pay monument tickets in Egyptian Pounds (EGP). Card payments work at Giza ticket machines, but cash remains essential elsewhere.
Group travel in Egypt can involve police escorts and advance route approvals, especially outside major cities. What planners should know before they go.
Mobile phone photography is free at Egyptian Ministry sites, but commercial filming, drones and sensitive locations need advance permission. Check first.
Most major Egyptian sites open from early morning to late afternoon, but hours and closures vary by site, season and religious holidays. Plan ahead.
Egyptian guides must be officially licensed, fluent in a foreign language, and often specialise by field. What tour operators should check before booking one.
Cairo's new hotel openings are raising standards and widening options for group bookings, conferences and incentive programmes. What it means for planners.
The Grand Egyptian Museum manages visitor flow through mandatory online booking with timed entry slots, plus extended hours on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Accessibility in Egypt varies widely by site, city and service. What you can safely promise travellers with disabilities, and what to check first.
How to see Luxor's essential wonders in one night: focus on the East and West Banks, time your temple visits and book reliable local transport.