The change means that Egypt’s ancient buildings, its museums and capital city
can return to ordinary holidaymakers’ itineraries.
The Egypt page of the Foreign Office travel advice website now states: “The
FCO no longer advise against all but essential travel to Cairo Governorate
and Greater Cairo including Giza 6th October City and the Giza Pyramids
(which are part of the Giza Governorate).”
This change follows travel advice changes
that took place two weeks ago, which eased travel restrictions to Aswan,
Abu Simbel, Alexandria and Luxor.
Travel warnings were first put in place in July following the overthrowing of
the former president Mohamed Morsi, forcing tour operators to put package
trips on hold and leaving independent travellers struggling to secure
insurance.
Egypt's Red Sea resorts, including Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab and Hurghada, were
the only places that remained unaffected by Foreign Office advice since the
upheaval.
The change in advice means many such organised trips will be able to resume,
and those travelling alone may find insurers more willing to cover them.
The Foreign Office continues to advise against all travel to the Governorate of North Sinai, and all but essential travel to the Governorate of South Sinai, excluding the Red Sea resorts and the St Catherine’s Monastery World Heritage Site.
Two people died during protests in Cairo on November 19, and the Foreign Office strongly advises tourists “to avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings and be alert for signs of tension. If you become aware of any nearby protests, leave the area immediately.”
At the beginning of this month, Egyptian tourist officials announced plans to stream live webcam footage from the country to show potential visitors that it is safe.
For full details of the latest travel advice, see https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt
The Foreign Office continues to advise against all travel to the Governorate of North Sinai, and all but essential travel to the Governorate of South Sinai, excluding the Red Sea resorts and the St Catherine’s Monastery World Heritage Site.
Two people died during protests in Cairo on November 19, and the Foreign Office strongly advises tourists “to avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings and be alert for signs of tension. If you become aware of any nearby protests, leave the area immediately.”
At the beginning of this month, Egyptian tourist officials announced plans to stream live webcam footage from the country to show potential visitors that it is safe.
For full details of the latest travel advice, see https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt
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