Egypt

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brand

ArabiaTour.com

scope_order

4

country

Egypt

country_iso2

EG

country_iso3

EGY

scope_note

The 10 countries specified for ArabiaTour.com.

tourism_visits

19000000

tourism_visits_year

2025

tourism_metric

International tourists reported by tourism ministry

tourism_value_qualifier

nearly

tourism_comparability_note

Published as nearly 19 million; rounded rather than a precise border-count figure. Museum visits are not tourist arrivals.

gdp_nominal_usd_billion

365.25

gdp_year

2025

gdp_per_capita_current_usd

3085.8

gdp_per_capita_year

2025

summary_five_paragraphs

Egypt combines globally important archaeological landscapes, a large urban museum-and-culture offer, and established Red Sea resort regions. The tourism ministry’s reported 2025 total was nearly 19 million international tourists, a rounded annual figure rather than the sum of monument admissions or domestic trips. The World Bank country page displayed nominal GDP of USD 365.25 billion for 2025. For itinerary design, the key distinction is between Cairo and Nile heritage travel, which involves substantial sightseeing and transfers, and a resort-led beach stay with a different cost structure.

The five selections are Cairo and Giza, Luxor, Aswan with Abu Simbel, Greater Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh. Cairo and Giza pair the pyramids and museums with historic urban districts; Luxor concentrates major temples and royal tombs on two banks of the Nile. Aswan adds Philae and Nubian heritage, while Abu Simbel requires a separate long excursion rather than a short city transfer. Hurghada and Sharm offer different Red Sea bases, and access to either resort area should not be generalized to unrestricted travel across Sinai or remote border regions.

Eligible nationalities can use the official Egypt e-Visa portal, preferably applying at least seven days before departure and carrying the resulting printout. The official FAQ consulted for this dataset listed USD 30 for a single-entry tourist eVisa and USD 65 for multiple entry. It also specified at least six months of passport validity on arrival, an itinerary, and accommodation details. Other passports must establish the correct consular or permitted arrival route, and the issued permission—not a general travel article—controls the allowed stay.

The editorial midrange baseline is USD 65-140 per person per day with double-room sharing, excluding international flights, longer intercity travel, visas, and premium guided activities. Temple tickets, specialist guides, cruises, diving, and domestic flights can materially change the total. The hotel shortlist includes Four Seasons Cairo, Hilton Luxor, Old Cataract in Aswan, The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, and Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh. Old Cataract is identified under its current Mandarin Oriental management and carries a renovation warning; the listing does not promise unrestricted facilities or live room availability.

October to April is a useful editorial window for a Nile-heritage route, although Red Sea preferences vary by resort, weather, and activity. Match the arrival airport to the actual destination: Cairo or Sphinx, Luxor, Aswan or Abu Simbel, Hurghada, and Sharm are not interchangeable gateways. FCDO warnings cover North Sinai, specified border areas, and additional restricted regions, so inland road extensions require separate review. Confirm monument access, licensed transport or marine operators, airline operation, and exact hotel terms before converting the dataset into a booking.

capital

Cairo

official_language

Arabic

currency_code

EGP

currency_name

Egyptian pound

gdp_basis

Nominal GDP, current US dollars; World Bank latest displayed annual value

gdp_precision_note

Rounded to the precision displayed on the World Bank country page.

gdp_source_ids

EG_GDP

gdp_source_urls

https://data.worldbank.org/country/egypt-arab-rep ↗

tourism_source_ids

EG_TOUR

tourism_source_urls

https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/egypt-tourism-records-historic-growth-in-2025-receiving-19-million-tourists ↗

visa_route

Tourist eVisa for listed eligible nationalities; other passports must check the appropriate consular or permitted arrival route.

how_to_get_visa

Apply on the official Egypt e-Visa portal at least seven days before travel: create an account, complete the application, upload passport details, pay online, download the approval, and carry a printout.

official_visa_application_url

https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/ ↗

visa_stay_and_validity

Single-entry and multiple-entry tourism products are available. The approval and entry stamp determine validity and authorized stay; do not treat multiple entry as unlimited residence.

visa_fee_note

Official eVisa FAQ displayed USD 30 for single entry and USD 65 for multiple entry. These are government eVisa fees.

passport_and_documents

Passport valid for at least six months from arrival; printed eVisa, travel itinerary, and hotel or other stay details. Additional supporting documents can be requested.

visa_key_restrictions

Any geographically limited arrival waiver must not be assumed to cover a wider Egypt itinerary.

visa_source_ids

EG_VISEG_APPLY

visa_source_urls

https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/FAQ ↗
https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/ ↗

best_time_to_visit_editorial

October to April for Nile archaeology; beach conditions and prices vary by Red Sea resort and month.

suggested_trip_length_editorial

8-12 days for a selective Cairo, Nile, and beach combination.

tourism_themes

Archaeology | Museums | Nile heritage | Red Sea diving and beaches

getting_around

Use domestic flights, appropriate rail options, or established transfers for long journeys; Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Red Sea resorts are not one compact destination.

culture_and_access_note

Observe monument protection, religious-site dress, and photography or drone rules.

cost_drivers_and_practical_note

Monument admission, guides, intercity transport, cruises, and diving are major extras beyond a simple daily baseline.

travel_advisory_summary

FCDO has all-travel warnings for North Sinai and specified border areas, with further restrictions in other regions; do not generalize resort access to unrestricted countrywide travel.

airport_operating_note

Use the gateway matching the destination: CAI/SPX, LXR, ASW/ABS, HRG, or SSH; recheck services and inland route advice.

travel_advisory_authority

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

advisory_source_ids

EG_ADV

advisory_source_urls

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt ↗

destination_source_ids

EG_DESTEG_ASWEG_UNESCO

destination_source_urls

https://www.experienceegypt.eg/en ↗
https://egymonuments.gov.eg/archaeological-sites/aswan/ ↗
https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/eg ↗

cost_estimate_method

Independent editorial planning assumptions.

cost_basis

USD per person per day, two adults sharing a double room; modest accommodation, meals, local ground transport, and routine sightseeing within the selected tier.

cost_exclusions

International flights | visas | insurance | intercity flights and long transfers | premium guided tours | diving/balloon flights | private security | shopping | major-event premiums

cost_special_note

Luxury flagship properties can exceed the high band. Seven-day figures are simple daily-band multiples.

budget_usd_pp_day_low

30

budget_usd_pp_day_high

55

midrange_usd_pp_day_low

65

midrange_usd_pp_day_high

140

luxury_usd_pp_day_low

200

luxury_usd_pp_day_high

500

midrange_7_day_usd_pp_low

455

midrange_7_day_usd_pp_high

980

cost_context_source_ids

EG_COST

cost_context_source_urls

https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/egypt ↗

summary_paragraph_1

Egypt combines globally important archaeological landscapes, a large urban museum-and-culture offer, and established Red Sea resort regions. The tourism ministry’s reported 2025 total was nearly 19 million international tourists, a rounded annual figure rather than the sum of monument admissions or domestic trips. The World Bank country page displayed nominal GDP of USD 365.25 billion for 2025. For itinerary design, the key distinction is between Cairo and Nile heritage travel, which involves substantial sightseeing and transfers, and a resort-led beach stay with a different cost structure.

summary_paragraph_1_source_ids

EG_TOUREG_GDP

summary_paragraph_2

The five selections are Cairo and Giza, Luxor, Aswan with Abu Simbel, Greater Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh. Cairo and Giza pair the pyramids and museums with historic urban districts; Luxor concentrates major temples and royal tombs on two banks of the Nile. Aswan adds Philae and Nubian heritage, while Abu Simbel requires a separate long excursion rather than a short city transfer. Hurghada and Sharm offer different Red Sea bases, and access to either resort area should not be generalized to unrestricted travel across Sinai or remote border regions.

summary_paragraph_2_source_ids

EG_DESTEG_ASWEG_UNESCO

summary_paragraph_3

Eligible nationalities can use the official Egypt e-Visa portal, preferably applying at least seven days before departure and carrying the resulting printout. The official FAQ consulted for this dataset listed USD 30 for a single-entry tourist eVisa and USD 65 for multiple entry. It also specified at least six months of passport validity on arrival, an itinerary, and accommodation details. Other passports must establish the correct consular or permitted arrival route, and the issued permission—not a general travel article—controls the allowed stay.

summary_paragraph_3_source_ids

EG_VISEG_APPLY

summary_paragraph_4

The editorial midrange baseline is USD 65-140 per person per day with double-room sharing, excluding international flights, longer intercity travel, visas, and premium guided activities. Temple tickets, specialist guides, cruises, diving, and domestic flights can materially change the total. The hotel shortlist includes Four Seasons Cairo, Hilton Luxor, Old Cataract in Aswan, The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, and Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh. Old Cataract is identified under its current Mandarin Oriental management and carries a renovation warning; the listing does not promise unrestricted facilities or live room availability.

summary_paragraph_4_source_ids

EG_H1EG_H2EG_H3EG_H4EG_H5EG_AIREG_COSTEG_RENO

summary_paragraph_5

October to April is a useful editorial window for a Nile-heritage route, although Red Sea preferences vary by resort, weather, and activity. Match the arrival airport to the actual destination: Cairo or Sphinx, Luxor, Aswan or Abu Simbel, Hurghada, and Sharm are not interchangeable gateways. FCDO warnings cover North Sinai, specified border areas, and additional restricted regions, so inland road extensions require separate review. Confirm monument access, licensed transport or marine operators, airline operation, and exact hotel terms before converting the dataset into a booking.

summary_paragraph_5_source_ids

EG_ADVEG_DESTEG_ASWEG_UNESCO

destination_1_name

Cairo and Giza

destination_1_top_sites

Giza Pyramids and Sphinx | Grand Egyptian Museum | Historic Cairo | Khan el-Khalili

destination_1_airports

Cairo International Airport (CAI); alternatives: Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

destination_1_access_note

CAI serves the main metropolis; SPX can be useful for western Giza, subject to flight availability. Cross-city traffic is significant.

destination_1_warning

Not verified, not supplied or not applicable — not zero.

destination_2_name

Luxor

destination_2_top_sites

Karnak Temple | Luxor Temple | Valley of the Kings | Temple of Hatshepsut

destination_2_airports

Luxor International Airport (LXR)

destination_2_access_note

Road transfer to the east bank; allow a separate crossing or road transfer for west-bank monuments.

destination_2_warning

Not verified, not supplied or not applicable — not zero.

destination_3_name

Aswan and Abu Simbel

destination_3_top_sites

Philae temples | Nubian Museum | Elephantine | Abu Simbel temples

destination_3_airports

Aswan International Airport (ASW); alternatives: Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)

destination_3_access_note

Abu Simbel is a separate long excursion south of Aswan, not a walkable city sight; use a suitable flight or organized road transfer.

destination_3_warning

Old Cataract is undergoing renovation; confirm accommodation and facility availability.

destination_4_name

Hurghada, El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh

destination_4_top_sites

Red Sea reefs | Giftun Islands, via permitted trips | El Gouna marinas | Sahl Hasheesh coast

destination_4_airports

Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

destination_4_access_note

Use a resort-specific road transfer: El Gouna is north of Hurghada and Sahl Hasheesh is south.

destination_4_warning

Use licensed marine operators and follow protected-area, weather, and diving restrictions.

destination_5_name

Sharm El Sheikh

destination_5_top_sites

Ras Mohammed National Park | Naama Bay | Nabq area | Red Sea reefs

destination_5_airports

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

destination_5_access_note

Direct airport-to-resort road transfer; check separate advice before inland Sinai road excursions.

destination_5_warning

Do not generalize resort access to North Sinai or unrestricted travel across the Sinai Peninsula.

hotel_1_name_and_area

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza — Garden City, Cairo

hotel_1_official_url

https://www.fourseasons.com/caironp/ ↗

hotel_1_status_note

Official property page found.

hotel_2_name_and_area

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa — Karnak area, Luxor

hotel_2_official_url

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/luxhitw-hilton-luxor-resort-and-spa/spa/ ↗

hotel_2_status_note

Official property page found.

hotel_3_name_and_area

Old Cataract, Aswan (managed by Mandarin Oriental) — Aswan

hotel_3_official_url

https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/aswan/old-cataract ↗

hotel_3_status_note

Renovation is ongoing and accommodation/facilities may be limited. Confirm available rooms and construction impacts directly.

hotel_4_name_and_area

The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh — Sahl Hasheesh, south of Hurghada

hotel_4_official_url

https://www.oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-sahl-hasheesh/ ↗

hotel_4_status_note

Official property page found.

hotel_5_name_and_area

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh — Sharm El Sheikh

hotel_5_official_url

https://www.fourseasons.com/sharmelsheikh/ ↗

hotel_5_status_note

Official property page found.

all_country_source_ids

EG_GDPEG_AIREG_ADVEG_TOUREG_VISEG_APPLYEG_ASWEG_DESTEG_UNESCOEG_COSTEG_RENOEG_H1EG_H2EG_H3EG_H4EG_H5

all_country_source_urls

https://data.worldbank.org/country/egypt-arab-rep ↗
https://ourairports.com/countries/EG/airports.html ↗
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt ↗
https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/egypt-tourism-records-historic-growth-in-2025-receiving-19-million-tourists ↗
https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/FAQ ↗
https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/ ↗
https://egymonuments.gov.eg/archaeological-sites/aswan/ ↗
https://www.experienceegypt.eg/en ↗
https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/eg ↗
https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/egypt ↗
https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/aswan/old-cataract/stay ↗
https://www.fourseasons.com/caironp/ ↗
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/luxhitw-hilton-luxor-resort-and-spa/spa/ ↗
https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/aswan/old-cataract ↗
https://www.oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-sahl-hasheesh/ ↗
https://www.fourseasons.com/sharmelsheikh/ ↗