Planning your trip to Egypt? Here are essential tips to make your journey smooth and memorable.
Sable d'Égypte Tours Team
Before you travel to Egypt, it is important to be prepared. Here are our top tips for a smooth journey.
The best time to visit Egypt is during the cooler months from October to April.
Carry small Egyptian pounds for tips — baksheesh culture is real and generous small notes smooth every interaction.
Lightweight layers work best: hot middays, cool evenings in winter, and modest coverage for mosque visits.
Cairo winters are shirtsleeve-warm, Upper Egypt summers are furnace-hot, and the Red Sea never really cools — pick your month with open eyes.
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