Do you want to see the magnificence and history of the civilization of seven thousand years made by the Ancient egyptians, such as: the pyramids, Sphinx, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Aswan,Temple of Philae, and more, still wondering if Egypt is a safe destination? Read on to find out more about security and protection in Egypt. You can review Egypt tours packages to help you in your next tour to Egypt in the post, Egypt is very safe to travel, all security issues will be covered.

According to a growing world poll, Egypt has been ranked as the safest country in Africa, and higher than both the UK and the US.

Egypt in general, is a very secure destination for travellers. Every year, millions of tourists visit Egypt to enjoying beaches and natural beauty and to admire its countless ancient wonders without any personal safety problems.

The protection that travellers enjoy in largely unchanged despite the political instability of the past few years; however, we recognise that there is a higher degree of concern among individuals contemplating a trip here. Egypt can often seem like a very vulnerable place in the news, but we assure you that your experience here will challenge that impression.

Welcome to Egypt

The pyramids of Giza
The pyramids of Giza

A smile and this famous refrain from passers by are most frequently welcomed by tourists walking in the streets. It is proof of just how most Egyptians are used to visitors, especially in areas frequented by tourists, but also a reminder that Egyptians in general want to make people feel comfortable while visiting their country,Egypt is very safe to travel.

The political instability experienced by Egypt since 2011 has affected the number of tourists coming to the country, but tourism sites have not been affected by it. Those visiting Egypt today in 2018 / 2019 consistently comment on the difference between what they planned and what they witnessed during their trip after watching the news.In general, in a very small region of Cairo and other towns, the overwhelming majority of the protests and riots that have taken place have occurred and are easily avoided. With the exception of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, which is normally closed during protests in the city, it is far from all the tourist attractions that you will be visiting.

New Cairo Travel employees use up-to-date data to ensure that our customer is never in a situation that may be potentially unsafe or even cause anxiety.

To complement your understanding of the security situation in Egypt and how it will affect your travel, we invite you to review our customer testimonials on the homepage.

Tourist Police

Tourist Police
Tourist Police

The police presence throughout Egypt, but especially in tourist areas, is much heavier than you may be used to. At almost any intersection in Cairo and other cities, it is not unusual to see police and there may be greater numbers of security forces around some institutions and important buildings. Some of them are inevitably going to be fitted with rifles, In your home country, this may be an odd sight, but that’s common in Egypt. It is not a reflection of any more risk or uncertainty. In fact, after they were largely absent in the year following the 2011 revolution, most Egyptians are glad to see the police back on the street in such numbers.

You can see police officers at tourist sites wearing a special badge on their shoulders that says, “Tourism Police.” These officers are explicitly assigned to ensure that tourists to Egypt are protected and tourist-friendly, as they are more likely to speak English than other police personnel. Do not hesitate to check out the tourist police if you have any questions.

In Egypt, Health Problems

Luxor
Nile Cruise From Sharm El Sheikh To Luxor
1. Are there any health problems in Egypt that I should think about?

– Generally speaking, visitors in Egypt face few serious health problems, but often travellers encounter some gastric disturbance from drinking tap water or eating from a local restaurant not recommended by their tour guides or the hotel receptionist. If they are not careful, some travellers might experience sunburn or heatstroke from the heat and sun during the summer,However, all health risks may be avoided by taking the right precautions and drinking bottled water.

2. Before travelling to Egypt, are there any vaccines to be taken?

– There are no compulsory vaccines that should be obtained before the Egyptian visa is issued.

Is Egypt safe for tourists at night?

luxor,
luxor

Generally, Egypt is a very secure destination for visitors where there are extreme safety procedures such as check points at any tourist attraction, mall, museum, etc. When you walk by night you have the impression that they want to keep you safe; in addition, Egypt ranked safer in a recent Forbes than US & UK. The safety that travellers enjoy in Egypt largely unchanged.

“New Cairo Travel NCT is ready to offer our guests, the best trips in Egypt and itineraries to discover most of the important things to see in Egypt.”Egypt is very safe to travel”