Travel Guide: Egypt 2026

Internet & connectivity

Network: Good 4G in cities (Orange, Vodafone), weaker in desert and rural areas

Physical SIMs are available at airports with a passport. An eSIM is more practical — activate before you land and skip the paperwork.

eSIM compatibility:3/5★★★☆☆

Best areas

Connectivity tips

• ●Coverage is reliable in Cairo and tourist areas, patchy in the desert
• ●Download offline maps and guides before visiting temples and remote sites
• ●Free Wi-Fi is available in most hotels and tourist cafés

Best time to visit

October–April (mild, cooler)

Getting around: Domestic flights between major cities, trains along the Nile