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The Ultimate Egypt Packing List: What to Wear, What to Bring & What to Leave

A successful trip to Egypt requires thoughtful preparation, blending comfort with respect for the local culture and climate. Packing for Egypt means balancing lightweight, breathable fabrics for the daytime heat with modest clothing for visiting religious sites. Don't forget sun protection, essential electronics, and a few key items to keep you comfortable during desert excursions and long travel days. Get ready to explore the land of the Pharaohs! 🐪
  • Updated: November 2, 2025

What to Pack for an Egypt Trip

What should you pack for an Egypt trip? Many visitors wonder this. They want to be prepared for the new environment and culture. This post will give you information and answers about your Egypt packing list. The EFT Team provided all the information here. This team includes highly qualified travel advisers and consultants. Every real traveler knows the importance of planning for a great holiday in Egypt.

Travel to Egypt has long been a dream for many people. You can’t call yourself a true traveler until you’ve set foot in this legendary land. In Egypt, you can see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid. You can also gaze upon the Great Sphinx.

Take a stroll down the golden brick lane of Khan El Khalili. It is the Middle East’s oldest bazaar. This walk will transport you to a time of ancient legends. Embark on a Nile River Cruise. It sails between the heavenly regions of Luxor and Aswan. You will hear ancient legends. You will see the mesmerizing wonders of the Valley of the Kings and Karnak temple. Other sights include Edfu temple and the enormous Abu Simbel temples. The beaches of the Red Sea Riviera in Hurghada will broaden your horizons.

Egypt’s packing list should include the following items:

  • Skirts or pants that are long and baggy.
  • T-shirts with long sleeves.
  • Swimming costume.
  • Backpack.
  • Wide-brimmed hat
  • Sunglasses.
  • Shoes that are both comfortable and easy to walk in.
  • A scarf for ladies to wear when attending mosques and churches to cover their hair.
  • If you are traveling outside in the summer, bring a light jacket.
  • Power Adapter
  • Medical kit.
  • Credit Card.
  • Essential Medications
  • All of the necessary documentation.
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What Clothes Should I Bring with Me to Egypt?

What clothes should I bring with me to Egypt?

Pack light. You will drag your baggage around frequently. Bring a light jacket, layered shirts, and an umbrella. Also, pack sunglasses and a brimmed hat. These will protect your face from the sun. Bring comfortable, lightweight clothes made of cotton or linen. Pack all the usual apparel, like shorts, swimwear, socks, and underwear. You will need comfortable open-walking shoes or sandals for walking around archaeological sites.

Egypt is a liberal country. However, female travelers should pack at least one long-sleeved blouse. You should also bring a head-covering scarf for mosque visits.

Bring a multipurpose, sophisticated outfit for nights out. You can wear leggings in Egypt. The most critical item is a backpack. It will let you easily carry your belongings while you walk around the sites.

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Documents You’ll Need to Pack for Egypt (Required)

Required travel documents - Egypt Fun Tours

Have photocopies of your passport, visa, and travel insurance. Also, copy your credit card and traveler’s check information. Keep these copies separate from the originals. Carry your travel insurance information with you. You may need it if you visit a doctor in Egypt. Leave copies of these documents with a friend or family member at home. This helps if your documents are lost or stolen.

Bring any discount ID cards you have. An International Student Identity Card (ISIC) can save you money. You can get discounts at Egypt’s most important historical sites. You should also carry your hotel and travel agency business cards.

Many nations can get a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports. This includes the United States, the United Kingdom, EU nationals, Australia, and Canada. The visa costs $25.00 USD per person, payable at the airport. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your departure date.

All vaccinated passengers must have a QR code from an approved lab that verifies they have had their vaccines at the time of COVID-19. Every tourist who has been vaccinated must receive their final dosage at least two weeks before departing for Egypt. You can check vaccination and COVID-19 test certificate updates.

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What is the best amount of money to bring to Egypt?

According to the most recent polls performed by travel consultants in Egypt, a day of personal spending during your holiday in Egypt will cost around 650 Egyptian pounds. Keep your smaller amounts, such as $5 or $10 notes, for tipping, which indicates 5% or 10% of the whole cost, and for anything else.

Cash and valuables should be kept in a money bag, especially in tourist locations and on congested public transit in Egypt. Many restaurants take plastic payments, and ATM machines may be found in major towns and tourist destinations, so bringing a major credit or debit card with you to Egypt is okay.

Bring cash to exchange into Egyptian pounds, and have smaller notes and coins on hand for tipping, taxi rides, and the myriad Egyptian shopkeepers that want tiny change. Due to Egypt’s hard currency shortage, more and more tours, hotels, and stores in Egypt are asking for payment in US dollars, so have a modest stash on hand.

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What Electronics Should I Bring on a Trip to Egypt?

A power bank, portable internet, earbuds, a universal travel adaptor (you never know), and a tiny camera or one with a detachable zoom lens are all recommended. You may buy Egyptian phone credits or a SIM card once you arrive to call whoever you choose. You should have a portable travel strip on hand so that you can charge everything from your phone to your laptop or other devices.

When traveling to Egypt, what medications should you bring?

It is critical to include a medical kit and hygiene goods in your Egypt packing list, as these are not always available, particularly outside of tourist areas. Every tourist should pack any stated medication that they may require. A toothbrush and toothpaste, tissues for public toilets, oral care goods, scissors, and tweezers are some essential hygiene items that should help you enjoy your vacation in Egypt.

Bandages, antibiotic ointment, ibuprofen, Advil, aspirin, and, if traveling off the main path or on a Nile Cruise, Dramamine, anti-diarrhea medications, and re-hydration salts should all be included in your medical box. A dependable brand of sunscreen and skincare with an SPF of 30 or higher is also a must-have. Antibacterial hand gel and a mask are two of the most important items to have on hand right now.

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What Can’t You Take to Egypt?

The following items are permitted to be brought into Egypt under Egyptian law: 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars, or 200 grams of tobacco, 1 liter of alcoholic beverages, 1 liter of perfume or eau de cologne, Goods for personal use, non-commercial products with a total worth of less than $

200.

Items Prohibited from Being Brought into Egypt

  • Narcotics
  • Cotton
  • Live, frozen, or stuffed birds or any product generated from birds • Firearms, especially sports weapons
  • Didrex Tablets, Nicocodeine, PROXY, NITRAZEN, Mogadon, vaccination injections, Ergotamine, Dextromethorphan, KETAMINE INJ, Pulmolar, Co-Diovan, Kodinalin, Phenobarbital, Somanil, and Nova Tablets with a prolonged effect are among the illicit pharmaceuticals that are not permitted entry into Egypt.

What to pack from Egypt? Beautiful memories

Egypt is a fascinating country with a lot to offer, from its stunning landscapes to its beaches and enormous deserts to its historical treasures in its eternal towns like Cairo, Luxor, and As

wan. It’s a one-holiday location that has it all, so don’t pass up the opportunity to live in such a lovely country with our Egypt private tours.

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