it is also a paradise for lovers of the beach and water sports. In 2023, Egypt hosted as many as 485,000 tourists from Poland. This year, there are expected to be 850,000 guests from Poland. Poles are in fifth place among the most important guests for Egypt. According to the president of the Egyptian Tourism Organization, we can quickly jump to the podium. One of the factors encouraging people to visit may be the abolition of the passport requirement for Poles.
We need a device that will read Polish letters on ID cards. I believe that this issue will be resolved quickly, says Amr El-Kady, president of the Egyptian Tourism Organization.
The world of the pharaohs is more accessible than ever before. Egypt has a new tourist attraction. It is the largest such facility in the world
As the head of the Egyptian Tourism Organization emphasizes, his country is still developing to attract as many guests as possible. After more than twenty years of construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum was partially opened. It is located in Giza, about 2 km from the famous pyramids. The building houses over 100,000. artifacts. Among the biggest attractions are a six-story-high staircase overlooking the pyramids, on which huge statues of pharaohs are placed, including an 11-meter statue of Ramesses II. The museum also houses the famous sunboats of Cheops, as well as the treasures of Tutankhamun, a collection of items found in the young pharaoh’s tomb: golden death masks, a sarcophagus, golden beds, chariots and jewelry. Unfortunately, for now the boats and treasures are unavailable to visitors. These exhibitions will be made available with the official opening of the museum. However, there is no specific date yet.
Cairo – the heart of Egypt is waiting for tourists from Poland
– Cairo is a vibrant city where modernity meets history – argues Amr El-Kady. From ancient monuments to bustling bazaars, there is something for everyone here. It is a place where history comes alive at every step, and modernity harmoniously harmonizes with tradition.
We have a cultural mosaic in Cairo. A lot of influences from Europe, a lot of influences from the Arab world, a lot of influences from Africa and beyond. This site was once home to cities and towns that came together to form what we now call Greater Cairo. Cairo has all the faces of our civilization. That’s why you will find pyramids next to churches, next to synagogues, next to mosques, etc. Therefore, if you come to Cairo, you will come to Egypt. In fact, we sometimes call Cairo Egypt. Because the true essence of Egypt lies in Cairo, says Amr El-Kady.
The flight to Cairo takes approximately 4 hours. PLL Lot offers direct connections from Warsaw every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Flights from Cairo to Warsaw are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. In March 2025, flights between Warsaw and Cairo are to operate daily. This is a good opportunity to choose Cairo both for a city break.
– We have luxury hotels and Airbnb apartments. New tourist facilities are constantly being created, everyone will find what they are looking for, says the president of the Egyptian Tourism Organization, adding that in Cairo you can visit temples, ancient monuments and bazaars, but also be carried away by the music and nightlife. In addition, it is also worth tasting local delicacies such as koshary, also known as koshari or kushari. This is a popular street dish in Egypt, which is a real feast for the palate. It consists of rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, all topped with an aromatic tomato and garlic sauce and sprinkled with crispy fried onion. This combination of different ingredients creates a unique taste that is both filling and full of flavors. This is a vegetarian dish, Egyptians love vegetables, says Amr El-Kady and encourages you to try falafel, and those who prefer meat should try grilled dishes.
And if on a hot day, after a delicious meal, you want to cool down, it is worth going to the river. The Nile is the favorite place in Cairo of the head of Egyptian tourism.
– You can enjoy the Nile by walking along the river or sailing on a small boat at night with your friends and family, listening to music and eating delicious food. It’s amazing. If it’s really hot in Cairo, in the middle of the Nile, the temperature is very pleasant, says Amr El-Kady.
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