City Break Egypt

If you’re going to stay somewhere in Egypt, make it Cairo. It probably doesn’t need to be stated that Cairo is the best city in Egypt to visit. Cairo, as the nation’s capital, serves as Egypt’s hub. Cairo is a megacity, the largest in all of Egypt, with a population of over 19.5 million people.

Between October and April, when temperatures are lower but the sun still shines, Egypt is at its best. Daytime highs during the spring and fall months average 77 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (25 to 30 degrees Celsius), while the nights are significantly cooler. Egypt enjoys abundant sunshine and a somewhat dry climate.

Cairo is a must-see for anybody visiting Egypt, even if it’s to view the Great Pyramids of Giza. But before you rush off to Luxor or on your Nile River cruise, spend at least three days in Cairo learning about the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.

The Egyptians are incredibly hospitable, going out of their way to make foreigners feel at home and wanted during their stays. Great feasts were held in ancient Egypt to celebrate visiting nobles and guests, and this practice has become emblematic of the country’s warm welcome.

Tourists going to Egypt need to obtain a visa from one of the Egyptian diplomatic missions. There are several countries that are exempted from countries or countries that are eligible for visas on arrival but India is not one for them. So for Indian citizens, holding passports that are valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival to Egypt is a necessity in order to get a visa.

The application process for obtaining an Egypt visa can be done online by submitting necessary documents. The entire procedure is listed on the Egyptian government official website and is easy to understand.

Egypt can be visited anytime in the year. However, the months of summer can be particularly hot, dry, and sunny; especially in regions like Luxor and Aswan that are towards the south of Egypt. The best time to visit Egypt can be claimed from September through to April when the weather is rather pleasant and bearable to tourists belonging to cold regions.

Egypt is the home to ancient Pharaohs, vast tracts of desert, superb scuba diving, the famed Nile River and so many more things. There are several places to be visited and many activities to indulge in. So to choose a few activities amongst so many options becomes a task. However, we are ready with our homework and our top things to do in Egypt are-

• Get amazed by the Pyramids of Giza
• Visit Luxor’s Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings
• Visit Islamic Cairo
• Explore Aswan
• Spend time at Abu Simbel
• Visit Egyptian Museum
• Discover the White Desert
• Visit Siwa Oasis
• Visit Alexandria
• Explore St. Catherine’s Monastery
• Relax at South Sinai
• Pray at Abydos Temple

Egyptian cuisine makes it a blend of a lot of legumes, vegetables and fruits. Since Egypt’s rich Nile Valley along with the delta produces large quantities of these crops, all in high quality; people of the country consume the same in great numbers. Here are some dishes you must try on your visit to the country. You may not remember the names of every dish, so you can take note of them or refer to us whenever needed-

• Ful we Ta’meya
• Kushari
• Kabab we kofta
• Hawawshi (Egyptian meat pie)
• Shawerma
• Fattah
• Sayadeya
• Besarah
• Baladi Bread

The Souks, or the local markets, and the larger bazaars are among the most remarkable attractions of Egypt. The markets of Egypt are famous for selling The Shisha, the traditional Egyptian waterpipes, a large collection of backgammon boards, decorative boxes, and many other handicrafts, Sandals, bags, and shoes, marvelous pottery products, etc.

• Aswan touristic market
• Khan El Khalili Market in the Hussein District in Cairo
• Cairo Festival City Mall. Ring Road
• Emerald Empire (Twin Plaza)
• Citystars (Stars Centre) Mall of Arabia
• Downtown Mall.
• Arkan Plaza
• Dandy Mega Mall
• San Stefano Mall

Egypt is home to numerous archaeological sites. Each one depicts the history and culture of this land. A lot of them are in Cairo alone but exploring and visiting each one of these sites is not possible. So here are the best ones-

• Giza Pyramid
• Saqqara
• Dhahshur
• Memphis
• Egyptian Museum
• Mohmmad Ali Mosque
• Khan El Khalili
• Aswan – Temple of Hathor
• Kartak Temple
• Luxor Temple
• Kom Elshuqafa
• Roman Amphitheatre
• Graeco Museum

While not everybody will consider Egypt to be a honeymoon destination, the uninterrupted and lesser crowded places are actually great to be at with your partner. In case you still can’t imagine where to go for your honeymoon in Egypt, trust us, the below places are the ideal choice.

• Cairo
• Sharm-El-Sheikh
• Alexandria
• Aswan
• Luxor
• El Gouna
• Dahab