Egypt attracts 2025: German vacation bookings reach record level!

Egypt attracts 2025: German vacation bookings reach record level!

Ägypten - Egypt also remains one of the most attractive travel destinations for German vacationers in 2025. According to merkur.de , around 1.6 million Germans spent their vacation in the North African country, with an increasing trend. Particularly affordable package tours and the carefree adventure feel, numerous travelers move to the land of the pyramids.

However, the Federal Foreign Office warns of potential risks in certain regions. While Egypt continues to offer popular holiday resorts, the authority recommends special caution in certain areas. Hurghada, Marsa Alam, El Gouna and Sharm El-Heikh are considered safe holiday regions if the information from the authorities are observed.

tiny risks and great preparations

special caution, on the other hand, is appropriate in Cairo, Luxor and Asuan, where crowds and demonstrations should be avoided. There is a high risk of terrorism in some regions such as the North Sinai and the border areas to Israel and Libya. Individual desert tours should also only be undertaken with licensed providers. To protect tourists, the Egyptian government is investing in the safety of the main travel goals.

also reports Ausertiges-amt.de that the current security situation in Egypt is still stable, but still the risk of terrorist attacks, especially in Sinai. The security forces can take drastic measures, which can affect the location on site. Travelers should also register in crisis pre -organists such as "ELEFAND" and fall back on the corresponding services of the messages.

travel health and legal aspects

With regard to travel health, it is advisable to pay attention to adequate travel health insurance protection. Medical care is sufficient in Cairo, but it varies strongly outside the big city. In addition, some vaccinations, such as the yellow fever, are required. Diseases such as dengue fever are also widespread in Egypt.

Legal peculiarities should be observed by travelers: drug offices are punished hard and homosexuality can lead to criminal consequences under certain circumstances. Photography of military facilities is prohibited without permission.

practical travel tips

The infrastructure of Egypt has some challenges; Road traffic safety is assessed as risky and not every provider meets international security standards. Germany recommends to prefer cash payments and safely keep valuables. Before a trip, the current entry requirements and security -relevant information should be obtained from the Federal Foreign Office.

Ultimately, Egypt remains a popular goal, but with the correct preparation and observance of the recommendations, the vacation can be designed in a pleasant and safe way. The prices for package tours are sometimes as cheap as before pandemic in 2024/25, which makes Egypt continuously attractive for German vacationers.