Is it safe for Americans to travel to Egypt 2023?

We get this question a lot at Osiris Tours. In short, Americans and other visitors can rest easy: yes, Egypt is a safe country for tourists.



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Reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to the Embassy's limited ability to assist dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Do not travel to: The Sinai Peninsula (with the exception of travel to Sharm El-Sheikh by air) due to terrorism.

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There is no reason to avoid traveling to Egypt at this time. However, the state can still open the borders and accept refugees, then in addition to the civilian population, Hamas militants can enter the country, which will increase the level of terrorist threat in the region.

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You need not have any safety concerns about entering the pyramids during your visit. These pyramids are only open to the public because they are safe to enter. Many people describe going inside at least one pyramid to be a truly incredible experience.

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I would say that Cairo is safe, provided you take precautions and wise up on common scams. Like any large city, petty crime does happen, but this can easily be avoided by locking up valuables and not carrying around large amounts of cash.

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Egypt can be a completely safe destination for solo female travelers. I'm not saying there won't be any challenges or hassles — you will likely run into a few. But I also believe that you will find the Egyptian culture, and Egyptian men in general, to be very welcoming. They genuinely want you to love their country.

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In addition to being up to date on routine vaccines, travelers to Egypt should obtain hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

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After years of doing this, it's clear that travelers think that Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Sweden, Iceland, and Canada are pretty safe countries, and their perceptions are reinforced by other measurements.

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Hurghada is considered to be one of the most secure places to stay in the entire country. The City of Hurghada has implemented a comprehensive testing program to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. Applying new health protocols for the safe travel, and security of our guests.

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Yes it's perfectly safe to leave your hotel anytime day or night.

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Things You Should Avoid in Egypt
  • Don't be intimidated by vendors. ...
  • Don't ride camels or horses in distress. ...
  • Don't dress too provocative. ...
  • Respect the entry into religious places. ...
  • Give respect and distance to Egyptian women. ...
  • Don't drink alcohol on the street. ...
  • Don't be afraid of local people. ...
  • Get information from trusted sources.


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Should you travel to Egypt right now? Trips throughout primary tourist regions of Egypt are continuing to operate as usual. The country's alert level from the State Department also hasn't changed since July 13, and remains at a “Level 3: Reconsider Travel.”

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Since Egypt's revolution in 2011, Egyptian politics and security, especially in Cairo, have been in a state of unrest. Luxor's sights are relatively safe, however, more terrorist attacks have occurred since former president Hosni Mubarak was overthrown, so it's best to avoid political demonstrations and stay alert.

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