Edfu guide
🇪🇬 Packing List
What to pack for Edfu
In February, Edfu is typically cool, typically dry (10°C - 25°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Edfu essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Sarong or shawl for temple visits
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)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- Layered outfits you can add or remove as the day warms
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: N/A for day visit.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
- EGP cash for carriage and entrance.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Coverage available.
- Horse-drawn calèche overcharging for the 2 km ride from river dock to Edfu Temple — negotiate fare before boarding
- February highlights: Perfect weather