Is Egypt Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Egypt?
Safety at night:Unsafe
Public transportation:Moderate
Street harassment:High
Petty crimes:Moderate
Is Egypt worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 101 experiences from female travelers
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Wessam
Saudi Arabia
Dahab, Family travel
It was really good experience one of the best experiences i have had or seen the nature is extraordinary, It was really good experience one of the best experiences i have had or seen the nature is extraordinary
Posted: March 13, 2025Egypt, Family travel
My mom wished come to Citadel of Saladin..This if my first time go to this place..I like thew view.I bought an ice cream and i enjoy the view while eating my ice cream🥺a lot of museums i visit in there🤗
Posted: March 12, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
Janette
Austria
Egypt, Family travel
It was the best vacation I've been to with my family the food was normal and it was a good hotel the people were very nice to us I can just say that I really loved it there. I recommend it really it was great
Posted: March 12, 2025
Umay
Turkey
Egypt, Couple travel
Egypt was one of the countries I wanted to visit the most because of my interest in ancient civilizations. The sea and corals were really amazing, definitely go diving! Also, don't leave without going to Luxor and seeing the Valley of the Kings and the museums. The most beautiful places are in Luxor, not Cairo. As a Turkish, I had no problem eating spicy and salty food, but if your stomach is not used to it, it can be a bit uncomfortable. Finally, it is useful to dress a little more modestly and I do not recommend traveling alone for a woman.
Posted: February 4, 2025Experienced: February, 2024Egypt, Group travel
Such a beautiful country! But you have to be careful. Even in a group And not only for girls , be careful. For guys too. The local will try to assult and lure you into buying. Sometimes they get hostile and this creates a bas mood. But just be cautious. Even at the hotel with the staff aswell
Posted: February 2, 2025Experienced: January, 2020
Elif
France
Cairo, Couple travel
I spent four months in Cairo as an exchange student, and I absolutely loved the city! Egypt, often called the cradle of civilization, is filled with incredible history, culture, and breathtaking sights. If you’re passionate about history and culture, Cairo will feel like heaven! I spent almost every weekend traveling around, yet I still couldn’t see everything—it’s a place that keeps surprising you. And if you’re going to Egypt, you should definitely visit Alexandria, Siwa, and Luxor as well. My favorite restaurant in Cairo is definitely Tasha Restaurant in Mounira. You can eat handmade Egyptian food from mr dear friend Amr. I was always eating there, the prices are so cheap and the quality is really good, the most importantly you can have the chance to meet Amr, one of the great people of Cairo. Regarding safety, I’d say the city is generally safe, but for women, I highly recommend going with friends rather than alone. As an alone foreigner lady, you might attract attention, and unfortunately, street harassment can happen. However, with some precautions and a bit of street awareness, you can still have an amazing experience exploring this fascinating city! If anyone has questions about traveling to Egypt, feel free to ask!
Posted: January 30, 2025Cairo, Solo travel
My trip to Egypt was amazing! I explored the Pyramids of Giza, sailed on the Nile, and enjoyed the beautiful Red Sea beaches. The rich history, delicious food, and warm hospitality made it unforgettable.
Posted: January 2, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
merna
Egypt
Egypt, Solo travel
Traveling to Egypt is a really different experience, although it is my country, but I discovered that Egypt has many amazing cities. Including Siwa, where you will live truly primitive experiences and a wonderful adventure, and Luxor and Aswan, a mixture of nature, Pharaonic architecture, kind people, and high temperatures. I recommend traveling to them in the winter.. And Sinai, every city in it is amazing between the mountains, the Red Sea, and diving.
Posted: December 27, 2024Egypt, Family travel
Egypt is very beautiful, the monuments are also wonderful, but it is unusual for me to have people with automatic weapons, women covered in veils, and it is sometimes unpleasant. It is more of a vacation to lie in a hotel and not to travel.
Posted: December 23, 2024Experienced: June, 2023Dahab, Family travel
Loved the people—so kind—and the culture. The prices are a little touristy. I tried diving in the sea; it was an amazing experience. However, the changing area was not clean enough. You can wear what you want and enjoy the restaurants and cafes by the sea.
Posted: December 22, 2024Is Egypt safe for women?
Safety index
Based on 81 local experiences
Crime index
Based on 81 local experiences
Dina
Cairo
Cairo is fairly safe if you are or with locals. Going around busy areas is safer in comparison to quieter areas, so stick to the crowd but watch out for sexual harassment and groping. As a solo female traveller you need to be very alert, particularly if you look foreign or dress different enough to stand out. Make female friends and travel around with them, they know what to do. If you can find a male friend you can trust, that works too.
Posted: March 16, 2025
Rahma
Suez
Well in general Egypt isn't really the safest place for women , but is generally very safe when you go with certain rules like not going out after midnight or avoiding going into dark abandoned streets, generally I have never been through bad experiences here but a lot of my friends have , it's not very common but it's still there soo, just make sure you avoid certain places, people,times and you should be good!
Posted: March 11, 2025Meet locals in Egypt
Rahma
About Me
Hi there! I'm an Egyptian girl living in Suez , and I am mainly here to help people get to know Egypt better and make international friends, as a med-student traveling isn't really that easy with tight schedules! , but I am hoping I'll manage in the future Enjoy the culture in Egypt!
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Zeina
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Ocean girlll
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Rahma
Suez
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi there! I'm an Egyptian girl living in Suez , and I am mainly here to help people get to know Egypt better and make international friends, as a med-student traveling isn't really that easy with tight schedules! , but I am hoping I'll manage in the future Enjoy the culture in Egypt!
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Zeina
Ash Sheikh Zayed
Can host for:
7 days
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Ocean girlll
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Agni
About Me
Plus size girly trying to enjoy life, sun and beaches
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Ĺžeyma
About Me
Hello! I am 27 years old, I teach Turkish to foreigners. I love traveling, I have seen almost all of Turkiye. Unfortunately I haven't been to Europe before, but I have plans to do so soon! I speak English and I can speak a little Arabic :) I really want to learn Spanish!
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