Gabi7

I'm interested in knowing the opinion of travellers (and residents) in Egypt regarding the safety of travelling there now, given the instability of the region. We are considering a trip there next January and would like to go ahead and make travel plans but wanted to check with Fodors participants before doing so.

ssamanta7581

I am in the same boat, have a travel planned. And I am monitoring USA, UK, Canada and Australia travel advisory. Among them, USA is the only one at level 2, all other are level 3 for the Nile region (where most of the attractions are) Australia in fact recently upgraded advisory from level 3 to level 2. So, as of now, our trip is still "on"

progol

It doesn’t seem like any of the “regular” posters here on Fodors have traveled to Egypt since the attack on October 7 and the ongoing war in Gaza. I was going to suggest checking out Trip Advisor, but I believe you’ve already posted there, Gabi.

My sense is that travel within Egypt has been relatively safe but there is always a risk for something that might destabilize the region further. It really comes down to one’s comfort level as to what you’re willing to risk. If you go, I suspect that the crowds will be way down (we went in 2022 and it was quite busy at the major sites) and you’d experience great hospitality as I’m sure the tourist industry has been badly affected by the war.

kathleenpsullivan

Wondering if anyone ever replied to the question of safety in Egypt and Jordan in October 2024?

MmePerdu

From my own experience of travel in Egypt & Morocco when tourist numbers were way down, I’d look on this period as an opportunity to experience wonderful places & have them almost to yourselves. Also, since the Egyptian pound’s recent devaluation I suspect travel will be a real bargain. I know I’m in the minority given the few tourists in the country but I don’t believe Egypt is unsafe & would go in a heartbeat if I could. Safety, though, is as much a state of mind as anything & if one is asking the question then maybe wait.