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Egypt eSIM
6 data plans · from $10.99 · one-tap install by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
6 data plans · from $10.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
5 GB
30 days
Maps, messaging, everyday travel
$14.99
$3.00/GB
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Orange, Etisalat, Vodafone.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
8 plans for Egypt, from 3 to 20 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. 8 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
5 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Orange, Etisalat, Vodafone.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers Egypt — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for Egypt is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in Egypt, then connects automatically to Orange, Etisalat, Vodafone on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Egypt plans start at $10.99 across 6 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for Egypt is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Koshary
A carb-heavy mix of rice, macaroni, and lentils topped with spiced tomato sauce and crispy onions.
Specialized Koshary shops everywhere in Cairo.
Ful Medames
Slow-cooked fava beans with olive oil, cumin, and garlic, often served with bread.
Street food carts and local breakfast spots.
Ta'ameya
The Egyptian version of falafel, made with fava beans instead of chickpeas.
Street vendors and fast-food eateries.
Egypt connectivity guide
Egypt's population lives almost entirely along the Nile and the coasts, and the coverage map is that shape exactly — a narrow ribbon of good service through an enormous empty country. Cairo, the Nile valley and the Red Sea resorts are well covered. The Western Desert, the Sinai interior and the open water between are not. This guide covers which networks you get, what happens on a Nile cruise, the specific issue with internet calling in Egypt, and what a trip consumes.
Read the full Egypt guide →Molokhia
A thick, garlicky green soup made from jute mallow leaves, usually eaten with rice or chicken.
Traditional Egyptian restaurants.
Mahshi
Vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or vine leaves stuffed with seasoned rice.
Home-style restaurants.
Fiteer Baladi
Flaky, multi-layered Egyptian flatbread served sweet (with honey) or savory (with cheese).
Specialty fiteer bakeries.
Hawawshi
Spiced minced meat baked inside a crispy pita bread.
Butcher shops that bake, and street food stalls.
Om Ali
A warm bread pudding dessert made with pastry, nuts, raisins, and sweetened milk.
Dessert shops and hotel buffets.
Kebab and Kofta
Grilled chunks of meat and spiced minced meat skewers.
Grillhouses (Kababgy) nationwide.
Sahlab
A thick, warm, creamy winter drink made from orchid root powder, topped with nuts.
Cafes and street vendors in winter.
Pyramids of Giza and the SphinxGiza
The last remaining wonder of the ancient world; absolutely unmissable.
3-4 hours
Karnak TempleLuxor
A vast, spectacular temple complex with massive pillars and obelisks.
2-3 hours
Valley of the KingsLuxor
Contains beautifully decorated hidden tombs of pharaohs, including Tutankhamun.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Egyptian MuseumCairo
Houses an incredible collection of ancient artifacts and mummies.
3 hours
Abu Simbel TemplesAswan (near)
Colossal rock temples built by Ramses II, relocated perfectly to avoid flooding.
Half day (requires travel) · book ahead
Khan el-KhaliliCairo
A sprawling, atmospheric historic bazaar perfect for souvenirs and tea.
2 hours
Philae TempleAswan
An island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, accessed by boat.
2 hours
Ras Mohammed National ParkSharm El-Sheikh
World-class snorkeling and diving in the Red Sea with pristine coral reefs.
Half to full day · book ahead
Bibliotheca AlexandrinaAlexandria
A stunning modern library and cultural center paying homage to the ancient Library of Alexandria.
2 hours
Citadel of SaladinCairo
A historic fortress offering panoramic views of Cairo and the beautiful Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
2-3 hours
Metro
Cairo has a fast, cheap 3-line metro system dodging the severe surface traffic.
5-10 EGP per trip
Train
National rail network connecting Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
Varies widely (e.g., $15-$50 for sleeper trains)
Microbus
Minivans that pack in passengers, running on set routes with no fixed stops.
5-10 EGP
Domestic Flights
EgyptAir and others fly between Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Red Sea resorts.
$50-$150 one way
Ride-hailing
Uber, Careem, inDrive
Uber and Careem are highly recommended in Cairo and Alexandria over regular taxis to avoid haggling and scams. inDrive allows you to bid on the fare.
Paying for things
Basics
| Coptic Christmas Day | January 7 | Some Christian-owned businesses may close; largely normal for tourists. |
| Revolution Day 2011 | January 25 | Heightened security, some public spaces might be closed off. |
| Sinai Liberation Day | April 25 | Banks and government offices closed, minor travel impact. |
| Revolution Day 1952 | July 23 | Public holiday with government closures, tourist sites remain open. |
| Armed Forces Day | October 6 | Parades and patriotic events, possible road closures in major cities. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.