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IS EGYPT SAFE FOR TRAVEL? (HOW IS IT IN 2020 WITH SAFETY GUIDE AND TIPS)

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IS EGYPT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO RIGHT NOW? Egypt is a place that’s high on many people’s bucket lists as a cultural gem, a cradle of civilization, and home to some of the most remarkable ancient wonders.  When you go, you’re even more impressed by the fact that what’s been discovered so far isn’t even close to being complete yet. To answer the very simple question of  “ is Egypt safe ?” , you’ll have to entertain me a bit as I try to explain it and what I’ve personally observed on What is the current COVID-19 situation? As with the rest of the world, COVID-19 has made a massive impact on travel to and in Egypt. Currently (December  2020), there are total of 129,466 cases and 6,656 deaths since the start of the pandemic. What’s more important though is that they’ve been able to “flatten the curve”.  According to the latest  COVID-19 numbers in Egypt , as they’ve only had 149 new cases per day and other days less. Travel Restrictions Overall, the good news is that comm...

Top 10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Egypt Vacation

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  1. READ! Yes, capitalized,  you might not be equipped to understand all the temples and ancient sites you visit. You need to have an understanding of the Egyptian gods and ancient pharaohs to get the most out of your visit. The government-accredited guides are fantastic at telling the tales at each site, but you should have a good knowledge of the  Egyptian  history and  p haros  before you go. It’ll really enhance your visit. 2. Don’t panic. once you are in  Egypt  you need to visit the pyramids from inside and get into the main burial chamber , it is amazing experience  3. Don’t just take pictures of the pyramids and sphinx. Take an extra 30 minutes to visit Khufu’s ship in the small Khufu Boat Museum near the Great Pyramid of Giza , it looks great  4. Avoiding the crowds often means braving the sun. If you’re a person who doesn’t enjoy the crowds, you might be tempted to visit landmarks like the pyramids later in the day w...

Most important tips for having fun and enjoy your holiday in Egypt

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1-Travel Insurance When preparing for a trip to Egypt your first priority should be to make sure you make the small investment towards your health and well being by purchasing a flexible, reputable and affordable  travel insurance policy  for your trip. Not only will this travel insurance policy cover you if your bags are lost/stolen and if your flight is delayed/cancelled, but you’ll also be covered for all medical and injury related issues as well. Let’s face it. No parents, family or friends want to have to cover the cost of you getting MedEvaced home from the middle of the Egypt. As you know, in life, things happen. Do yourself a favor and get your coverage now so you can rest assured that you’ll be taken care of in the event of a serious emergency in Egypt 2-Hire an Egyptian Tour Guide Planning a trip to Egypt isn’t as easy as you’d think. From accommodations to transportation and planning all the smaller logistics, there always seems to be a major disconnect somewhe...

Best activities that can do in Egypt

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In Egypt,  there are many activities everywhere but if you are at the red sea area snorkeling and diving will be the most interesting experience also, you can try a safari trip to discover the amazing nature you can also make one day trip to see the Pharos monuments in Cairo or Luxor www.axatours.com