Travelers think about drinks on a trip to Egypt because the majority of Egyptians are Muslims and they do not drink alcohol! Drinks are never included in the cost of a trip since we never know what kind of drinks you like or will order; even water is not included. Because the cost of mineral water varies by location, we find it difficult to determine a drink price to include in the cost of a trip.
Alcoholic beverages are available at all hotels, as well as most tourist restaurants and pubs; however, finding them in a shop or purchasing them from the market is quite difficult.
Some tourists carry alcohol from home or the free stores in the airports for drinks on a trip to Egypt.
Drinks on a trip to Egypt
Prices of some drinks are averaged as below;
| ITEM | LOCAL PRICE | TOURIST PRICE |
| mineral water | 10 L.E | 20 TO 50 L.E |
| tea or coffee | 20 L.E | 50 TO 100 L.E |
| soft drinks | 20 L.E | 50 TO 100L.E |
| fresh juice | 50 L.E | 100 TO 150 L.E |
| hibiscus | 20 L.E | 50 TO 100 L.E |
Alcohol is allowed and available in designated stores in all major cities, as well as in all tourist accommodations, hotels, Nile cruises, and certain restaurants and cafés.
Drinks on a trip to Egypt: Egyptian local drinks
- Limoon: A delicious summer cocktail made with squeezed lemon juice, water, and sugar, served over ice.
- Sahlab: A hot drink created from the starch in an orchid’s pulverized bulb, combined with milk, sugar, and rosewater, and served with chopped pistachios and cinnamon.
- Karkade: A drink produced from the boiled, dried leaves of the hibiscus plant and sweetened to taste. It can be served hot or cold.
- Yansoon: Yansun is an aniseed-flavored drink that is not only delicious but also beneficial for colds and throat difficulties.
- Fresh Fruit Juices: Juice kiosks are prevalent across Egypt, providing drinks ranging from pomegranate or orange to guava or mango.
- Sugarcane Juice: Sugarcane juice (Asab) is more popular than fruit juice due to its lower cost. The cane is crushed up and served in a milky green drink.
- Tea: Black tea (Shai) is poured strong and very sweet. Request “Shai” for Western-style tea, which is brewed with a teabag and little or no sugar.
- Coffee: Traditional Qahwa (coffee) is a Turkish-style coffee that originated in Egypt and was brought to Turkey by the Ottomans. It is served sweetly. For Western coffee, ask for “Nescafe” and, of course, Turkish coffee, which gets its name from the amount of sugar added. For example, if you want one without sugar, call it Saada; one with a little sugar, Riha; sweet, Masbut; and extremely sweet, Ziada.
- Mineral Water: Bottled water is advised. Available around the country.
- Egyptian Sobia Drink: This traditional drink is typically available during Ramadan, although it may be obtained at any time of the year. It seems to be milk, but it has a distinct flavor that many Egyptians like.
- KKhoshaf: This is a traditional Ramadan drink prepared mostly from dry brown dates, apricots, coconuts, dried figs, and raisins.
- Helba: Helba is a yellowish drink produced from fenugreek.
- Belila is created with wheat and heated milk.
- Kerfa: Ground cinnamon is consumed as a tea, occasionally with milk.
- Qamar al-Din is a drink made from slices of Qamar al-Din (apricots), sugar, and flower water, which is famous in Egypt. It is produced with the highest quality apricots. It is served chilled and is one of the characteristic drinks during the holy month of Ramadan.
- Homs Al-Sham: Homs Al-Sham is one of the most significant winter rituals, as well as the most vital hot drink since it is high in protein and helps regulate blood sugar.
Most of these local Egyptian drinks on a trip to Egypt can be found in the local coffee shops and restaurants.
