Despite ranking in the top 30 largest countries with its 1 million square kilometres of land, Egypt is a country that is notorious for its geographic 'distribution.'  99% of Egypt's population utilizes only 10% of the total land area but nearly 100% of its aquatic resources as a result of the predominantly barren ecosystem.  The lifeline of some 105 million human beings, the river Nile is the focal point of urban planning, an incredible 6,695 km gift of sustenance for Egypt and three other countries, making it the longest, and arguably most vital, river in the world.   The Nile enters Egypt through a narrow canyon that traverses sandstone and granite cliffs. The northward flowing direction of the river has thus earned Egypt's southern border the name "Upper Egypt." Within this stretch of the Nile is the world's most intensive concentration of temples, tombs and palaces constructed over the span of 5,000 years.  This includes the temples of Abydos, Dendara, Karnak, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and Abu Simbel, each conceived for their respective deities, further to the tombs in the Theban Necropolis within the Valley of the Kings across the river from Luxor. Absorbing the river-scape from the comfort of a felucca (small sail boat) is the epitome of pleasure, relished by locals and non-locals alike.   This is easily arranged in Aswan, and larger Nile cruise boats can provide an even more luxurious experience. As this river continues to flow upwards past major cities and temples, it begins to branch out into a flower-shaped formation known as the Nile delta, covering 240 km of the Mediterranean coastline. Home to 45 million people, this is Egypt's most agriculturally rich land with some of the most beautiful, soul-rejuvenating nature Egypt has to offer.   Much like the Nile, the Red Sea coast, an once microcosm of the world that hosted sailors from far away lands, has also become a pivotal part of the country. Turquoise waves break against rocky capes and windswept beaches in the foreground of an endless mountain range, a much needed escape for the people of Cairo. The real lure here, especially for the non-locals, are the fabulous island reefs near the resort of Hurghada and the smaller settlements of Port Safaga, El-Quseir and Marsa Alam to the south.  This entire region saw a rapid transformation in the past two decades, catalysed by surges of annual tourists, with the most notable development being the future construction of Egypt's new capital city near this coastline. These destinations pack a powerful punch when it comes to travel-seeking vacationers including the well-known Sharm El Sheikh in South Sinai.   Diving, snorkelling, and kite-surfing are complemented by the revitalizing effects of 18-hole golf courses, private beaches, open-air cinemas, and unrivalled night life scenes. Exciting new developments such as New Alamein in the northern coast add up to this appeal.   A tribute to its elusive splendour, the Egyptian landscape is quite remarkable, especially considering it's a country composed mostly of sand and fertile land.

The health procedures applied for accessing Egypt And all the updates, and the advances of the Covid Vaccination, The vaccines that are approved, and authorized by the WHO and The Egyptian Medicine Authority would be adopted in Egypt.   The passengers arriving in the country should present their vaccine certification proving that they are fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before traveling. Therefore, 14 days should have passed from the second dose of the vaccine (a 2-dose series).   As for the vaccine “Johnson and Johnson”; passengers can travel after the first dose. The vaccine certificate should be legally authorized by the passengers’ governments and having a QR code. This certification should be presented in the way how it was issued; in a good condition, not being torn, or cut, and without any added hand editing on it.   The passengers arriving from the counties that are affected by the variants of the Virus from the following countries will have additional procedures besides showing the Vaccination certification. These countries include India, Siri-Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brazil, Greece, and Latin America. The passengers, in this case, have to do the test “ID NOW COVID 19”at the airport. If they tested positive; a PCR test should be made, and the passenger should be isolated in a hospital.   As for the countries that are not affected by the variants of the virus from all the previously mentioned countries will only have to show their Vaccination certificate. .................... The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities- Egypt  

Through continued efforts by the Egyptian government, new regulations have been launched to encourage more tourists of different nationalities to get the visa to visit Egypt and enjoy its distinguished tourist destinations.   The online e-visa portal supports 8 languages, answers several tourist inquiries while providing a secure electronic payment, and issued visas within 24 hours.   An additional 28 countries have been added to an already existing list of 46 nationalities who are able to obtain a tourist visa electronically and also upon arrival at any of the Egypt’s ports, making the total number 74 nationalities.   Tourists who have a valid visa from Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, the USA, Japan, Australia, New Zealand or Canada can obtain a tourism visa upon arrival to Egypt.   For more information about the 74 nationalities and to apply for an e-visa, visit this link: https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/ .................... The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities- Egypt