Egypt

Egypt Travel Guide

Egypt welcomed approximately 15 million international tourists in 2024, a strong recovery driven by its ancient landmarks and Red Sea resorts.

  • Capital: Cairo
  • Egyptian Pound
  • India is on the list of nationalities that can apply for an Egypt e-Visa through the official portal; you need a passport valid 6 months, an itinerary and hotel bookings or planned sites, and entry can still be refused at the port. Stay length for Indian nationals is not stated on the portal FAQ (checked 19 Oct 2026)
  • Best: Spring (May–September)
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About Egypt

Egypt welcomed approximately 15 million international tourists in 2024, a strong recovery driven by its ancient landmarks and Red Sea resorts.

Quick facts

capital
Cairo
currency
Egyptian Pound
language
Arabic
population
109.3 million
arrivals (int’l)
~15 million (2024)
overnight stays
~80 million (est. 2024)

Best time to visit

Spring
May–September
Warm, ideal for Red Sea resorts
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Travel tips

General
General

Plan your Egypt trip

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. You will get a costed itinerary — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa — usually the same working day.

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Plan your Egypt trip from Surat

The practical facts to settle before you book — checked 19 October 2026.

Journey time
6–7 hours
from Mumbai, direct
Time difference
−2:30 h
2 h 30 min behind India
Currency
EGP
Egyptian pound
Language
Arabic
Power plug
Type C, F
220 V
Emergency
122 (police), 123 (ambulance), 180 (fire), 126 (tourist poli
Roads
Drives on the right

Best time to go

Best months: November to March. Least suitable: May to September. Experience Egypt puts summer at May to September (peak June to August) and describes winter as warm and sunny on the Red Sea, Luxor and Aswan.

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Getting there from Gujarat

Surat Delhi Egypt

From Surat: usually one connection via Delhi, about 10–13 hours in total. No direct flight found. Surat to Delhi about 2 h, then Delhi to Cairo about 6 h 35 min non-stop, plus a 1.5-4 h layover.

Typical journey times for planning. Airlines and schedules change — ask us for what is flying on your dates.

Visa for Indian passport holders

Apply for an e-Visa online

India is on the list of nationalities that can apply for an Egypt e-Visa through the official portal; you need a passport valid 6 months, an itinerary and hotel bookings or planned sites, and entry can still be refused at the port. Stay length for Indian nationals is not stated on the portal FAQ (checked 19 Oct 2026).

Visa desk: +91 97278 86777

Facts checked on 19 October 2026 against: Wikipedia, Wikipedia (Mains electricity by country), Wikipedia (List of emergency telephone numbers), Wikipedia (Left- and right-hand traffic), Experience Egypt (official tourism), FlightsFrom (route schedules), Egypt e-Visa Portal (official). Rules and routes change; confirm with us before you book.

Top attractions in Egypt

The places most of our travellers ask about — we build them into your itinerary.

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Pyramids of Giza

Iconic ancient wonders and the Sphinx

Luxor Temples, Egypt

Luxor Temples

Historic sites along the Nile

Hurghada, Egypt

Hurghada

Red Sea diving and beaches

Cities in Egypt

Tap a city for where to stay and what we can arrange there.

Cairo, Egypt

Cairo

Egypt tour packages

Starting points, not fixed departures — every one is adjusted to your dates.

All Egypt packages

Egypt: Cairo, Luxor & a Nile Cruise

Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan past the great temples.

  • Start-of-season weather for the temples
  • Giza pyramids and the Sphinx
  • Egyptian museum collections and Khan el-Khalili
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Practical information

Money & Currency

Currency
EGP
Cards
Accepted in tourist areas
EMV adapters
Type C, F
ATMs
Widely available

Safety & Emergencies

Safety
Safe in tourist zones, caution elsewhere
Emergency
122

Egypt: common questions

What travellers from Surat ask us before booking.

The currency is EGP. Cards: Accepted in tourist areas. Forex guidance is part of every booking.

Popular sights in Egypt include Pyramids of Giza, Luxor Temples and Hurghada. Tell us which ones matter most and we will build the itinerary around them.

The main language is Arabic. Our team speaks Gujarati, Hindi and English, so you can plan the trip in whichever you prefer.

Egypt is 2 h 30 min behind india right now (it can change by an hour with daylight saving). Check it again before you book calls or transfers.

The best months for Egypt are November to March. May to September are the least suitable. Experience Egypt puts summer at May to September (peak June to August) and describes winter as warm and sunny on the Red Sea, Luxor and Aswan.

Egypt uses plug type C, F at 220 V. Indian plugs (types C, D and M) may need an adapter; carry a universal one.

In Egypt: 122 (police), 123 (ambulance), 180 (fire), 126 (tourist poli. Save it in your phone before you travel.

From Mumbai it is a direct flight, about 6–7 hours in total; from Ahmedabad it is usually one connection via Mumbai, about 10–13 hours in total; from Surat it is usually one connection via Delhi, about 10–13 hours in total. Schedules change, so ask us for what is flying on your dates.

The seasons we usually recommend are Spring (May–September). Tell us when you can travel and we will say honestly whether it is a good window or suggest a better one.

India is on the list of nationalities that can apply for an Egypt e-Visa through the official portal; you need a passport valid 6 months, an itinerary and hotel bookings or planned sites, and entry can still be refused at the port. Stay length for Indian nationals is not stated on the portal FAQ (checked 19 Oct 2026). Our visa desk handles the whole application — document checklist, appointment, submission and tracking until your passport is back. Call +91 97278 86777 or send an enquiry.

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