Egypt trip from India: 7-day Cairo, Nile cruise & Aswan plan
A 7-day Egypt itinerary from India: how the e-Visa works, a rupee budget, the Giza pyramids, a 3-night Nile cruise to Aswan, food and scam tips.
Egypt
Pyramids at dawn, temples on the Nile and a cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | e-Visa (tourist), applied for on the Egypt e-Visa Portal |
|---|---|
| Stay | Not stated on the portal pages we could read; check your issued visa |
| Government fee | US$30 single entry, US$65 multiple entry (portal FAQ) |
| Processing | The portal asks you to apply at least 7 days before departure |
| Official site | visa2egypt.gov.eg |
When to go
The best months are October, November, February, March, April. Flights from India: About 5 h 30 m non-stop from Mumbai, otherwise 1 stop via the Gulf or Istanbul. Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP); check the day's rate. Clocks: IST - 2:30 (IST - 3:30 during Egyptian summer time).
Trip guides
Egypt guides