Cairo guide
🇪🇬 Packing List
What to pack for Cairo
In April, Cairo is typically warm, 15 to 28°c (15°C - 28°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Cairo essentials
- Weather: Warm, 15 to 28°C
- Light clothes
- Strong sunscreen
- Hat
- Dust protection
- Conservative. Women: cover shoulders, knees, loose clothing. Men: long pants preferred.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Avoid tap water and raw vegetables. Stick to bottled water and cooked foods.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/F plugs (European), 220V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)