Vacation inEgypt
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Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Egypt, and what options exist (e-visa, visa on arrival)?
Yes. Apply for a 30-day single-entry e-visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg (US $25, 3-day approval) or buy a visa-on-arrival sticker for the same fee at Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm airports—cash in USD/EUR only.
How long can you stay on a tourist visa and can it be extended locally?
Both e-visa and airport sticker give 30 days. Extend up to 90 days at Cairo’s Mogammaa office: passport, two photos, fee ≈ LE 3 780. Overstays incur a cash fine at departure and can delay boarding.
When are conditions most pleasant for sightseeing in historic cities (Cairo, Luxor)?
Mid-October–early April offers 22-28 °C days, cool evenings and lower smog—ideal for pyramids and temples. December holiday weeks are busier; early February is quiet and still mild.
Which period suits beach holidays in Hurghada or Sharm el Sheikh?
Late March–mid-May and mid-September–November give 26-30 °C air, 25 °C sea, gentle winds. June–August can exceed 38 °C; choose hotels with strong A/C and shaded pools then.
How to travel between resorts and Cairo/Luxor—are buses and trains safe?
Go Bus Gold Class coaches (Cairo–Hurghada 6 h, €14) are modern and safe. Overnight sleeper train Cairo–Luxor–Aswan has lockable cabins (€70 incl. dinner). Domestic flights EgyptAir/LCC Air Cairo cut Cairo–Sharm to 50 min for €55.
Are “all-inclusive” complexes common in resorts and what lodging quality can you expect?
About 70 % of Red Sea hotels run all-inclusive covering buffet, soft drinks, some alcohol. 4★ Hurgada AI €85, 5★ deluxe with house reef €180. Budget divers find B&B guesthouses €25; standards exceed regional average but Wi-Fi can be slow.
What customs should you follow to respect local culture, especially outside resorts?
Wear modest clothing (knees/shoulders covered) in towns and temples. Remove shoes in mosques. Avoid public displays of affection. Use right hand for payments, tip small amounts (baksheesh) for service. Always ask before photographing people.
How safe is solo travel (especially for women) and what precautions help?
Tourist areas are heavily policed. Solo women should use hotel taxis or Uber, avoid empty alleys after dark, and wear loose clothing to reduce attention. Verbal harassment is common; a firm “la, shukran” and moving on works best.
Which historic sites beyond the Giza pyramids are must-see?
Don’t miss Karnak & Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel rock temples, Saqqara Step Pyramid and Islamic Cairo’s citadel. A Luxor Pass (€105) covers most Upper Nile monuments for five days—great value if you stay longer.
Is Egypt good for diving or snorkelling, and where are the best spots?
Yes. Ras Mohammed and Tiran reefs (Sharm) offer walls and sharks; Hurghada’s Abu Nuhas wrecks amaze tech divers; Marsa Alam features dugongs and house-reef turtles. Two-tank boat dive incl. gear €80; shore snorkel trips €25.