Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt?
In a world that feels increasingly uncertain, many people are asking: “Is it safe to travel to Egypt right now?” This is a question I have not bothered to write about in a few years. That would mainly be because, over the last 10 years, if anyone checked the historic news about Egypt – the parts of Egypt where tourists go, then they would see for themselves the absolute absence of any problem or danger that could deter them from visiting. I am writing this now because I have been receiving some personal emails asking the question.
And, it’s a valid question — one I take seriously, both as someone who lives and works throughout Egypt, and as someone helping others plan meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime trips.
So let’s take a moment to step away from the noise of social media and the churn of rolling news, and instead look at the situation from a balanced, historical, and practical perspective.
Egypt Today: Stability, Security, and Tourist Realities
Egypt in 2025 is, in many ways, one of the most stable countries in its immediate region. Its government, whether one agrees with its politics or not, maintains tight internal control and prioritizes the protection of tourism as a vital part of the economy.
For those visiting Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, or the Red Sea, the situation on the ground is calm, with travel and tourism functioning exactly as they have for years. These regions are well-secured, heavily monitored, and familiar with accommodating both independent travelers and large tour groups. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a tourism authority anywhere that works harder to make sure travelers are kept far from political tensions.
Checkpoints, permits, and tourism police may feel like inconveniences to some — but in reality, they are part of a very effective system that has kept trouble firmly out of reach of the average visitor.
But What About the Region?
Of course, Egypt doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Conflicts in Gaza and Sudan have added complexity to Egypt’s borders. But here’s what’s important:
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North Sinai, near Gaza, is a closed military zone. Tourists don’t go there. Period.
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The Sudanese conflict affects the southern frontier, but not Luxor, Aswan, or Abu Simbel.
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Egypt’s military has long experience containing these pressures while insulating the heart of the country from destabilisation.
Unless there is an EXTREME regional escalation — which remains a possibility in today’s world, but is by no means inevitable — the tourist areas of Egypt are not considered high-risk.
A Country That’s Always Open
If there’s one thing to know about Egypt, it’s this: the country has kept its doors open through revolution, pandemic, and global crisis. Even during the most turbulent times in recent history, tourists continued to visit safely. The resilience of Egypt’s tourism infrastructure is something many overlook — but I’ve seen it in action time and again.
FINALLY – A Personal Reflection
Let me say this, from the heart:
If you’re waiting for peace on earth before you travel, you’ll be waiting a long, long, lonnggggg time……..
The truth is, the world has never been completely at peace — and likely never will be. But that shouldn’t be a reason to delay your dreams.
Imagine reaching the age of 90, never having left your hometown, only to look back and realise that the places you dreamed of — Egypt among them — had been perfectly safe every time you let the media, fear, or noise hold you back. How often do we let anxiety about events beyond our personal orbit imprison us? Speaking as a woman now approaching 70, with over 20 years of life in Egypt behind me, I realised long ago that time is running out — and that imaginary fears have been my greatest enemy. Nearly all of them, I came to see, were seeded by the news, social media, or rumour. Few ever came to pass — and those that did, never touched my own space. Publicly generated fear is the human being’s greatest enemy, controller and jailor.
Whether you visit Egypt or not,tThe pyramids will still rise from the Giza Plateau. The Nile will still flow past the Valley of the Kings. The temples of Karnak and Luxor will still wait in silence for those willing to listen. And Egypt — complicated, beautiful, unforgettable — will still be here, ready to welcome the adventurers.
So, Is It Safe?
The most honest answer is this: Egypt will likely be as safe, for the foreseeable future as it has ever been — especially if you’re traveling to the classic destinations. There will always be things to monitor, just as there are in any part of the world. But for those who travel with open eyes, some preparation, and a bit of courage, Egypt remains one of the most rewarding destinations on earth.
Don’t let fear write the end of your story.
If you’re planning a trip in 2025 and have safety questions, this travel guide offers clear, up-to-date advice.