Bonus: Your Egypt Packing Checklist

Documents & Money

• Passport (6+ months validity) + photocopies
• Visa approval or visa fee cash ($25 for visa on arrival)
• Travel insurance documents
• Flight tickets (printed + digital)
• Hotel/accommodation confirmations
• International driving permit
• Emergency contact list (physical copy)
• USD cash in small bills for tipping and emergencies
• Credit/debit cards (notify your bank before travel)

Clothing

• Lightweight, breathable clothing (cotton/linen)
• Long-sleeved shirts and trousers, for sun protection and modesty
• Modest clothing for mosques (covering shoulders and knees)
• Comfortable walking shoes — temple sites involve a lot of walking
• Sandals or flip-flops for beach/resort areas
• Wide-brimmed hat and UV-protection sunglasses
• A light jacket or sweater, since air conditioning indoors can be cold
• Swimsuit and beach cover-up for Red Sea resorts
• A scarf or shawl — useful for women covering their head at mosques

Health & Toiletries

• Sunscreen SPF 30+ — bring plenty, it's expensive locally
• Insect repellent (DEET 20%+)
• Prescription medications in original packaging, with copies of the prescription
• Basic first aid kit (pain relievers, anti-diarrheal, bandages)
• Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
• Rehydration salts
• Travel-sized toiletries, or plan to buy locally — widely available

Electronics

• Phone + charger
• Egypt eSIM, purchased before departure
• Power adapter — Egypt uses 220V, Type C and F plugs
• Portable power bank
• Camera + extra memory cards
• Headphones, and an e-reader or tablet for long flights and Nile cruises

Miscellaneous

• Daypack or small backpack
• Reusable water bottle
• Arabic phrasebook app
• Snacks for long travel days
• Earplugs — Cairo is loud — and an eye mask for flights and trains