Why Not Egypt?

Why Not Egypt? We inspire & provide hassle-free travel in Egypt, by tailor-making personalized itineraries for travelers to Egypt. But Will Tourists Come?

Book your appointment now to get the best out of your trip to Egypt! We are a group of local travel professionals who are passionate about trip-tailoring, aiming at saving you the hassle of trip planning by taking this part off your shoulders so you can just share your interests & travel preferences, which inspire us to craft your dream trip to Egypt, so you can enjoy an authentic personalized exp

erience at your own pace. We were featured by The New York Times: Egyptology Is Having A Big Moment. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/24/world/middleeast/egypt-tourism-covid-mummies.html

WhyNotEgypt was launched in December'17 by Passainte Assem one of Egypt’s first travel bloggers, and Christina Wichert an American Cairo-based, who love adventures, diving, & hiking, but after she moved back to the US. Passainte decided to continue on her own with the help of many travel partners. Find out more: https://whynotegypt.com/

10/05/2025

It's BAAAACK..

If you happen to be in Cairo between May 8th-18th make sure to get a glimpse of Cairo Photo Week's talks and exhibitions all around Downtown Cairo and beyond!

The biggest photography and image-making festival in Egypt.

VERY IMPORTANT UPDATES ABOUT THE GEM AND THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM OF ANTIQUITIES163 pieces from King Tut's collection has bee...
09/05/2025

VERY IMPORTANT UPDATES ABOUT THE GEM AND THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM OF ANTIQUITIES

163 pieces from King Tut's collection has been moved to the GEM in preparation of its official opening on July 3rd.

Please note that the GEM will be closed from June 15th until July 5th to get ready for its official opening on July 3rd, after the last 2 galleries will open;
- One dedicated to King Tut
- Second dedicated to the Sun boats

It will officially open to the public as of July 6th, 2025..
So book your tickets to Egypt ASAP 🥳🥳

IMPORTANT UPDATERegarding your visit to Giza Pyramids as of April 7th, 2025!
28/03/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE
Regarding your visit to Giza Pyramids as of April 7th, 2025!

Visitors will soon enter via the Fayoum Road, with expanded tourism services ahead of the official inauguration in July.

Check out our latest blog post that will inspire you to discover some of Egypt's famous sights in an unusual way  hashta...
13/02/2025

Check out our latest blog post that will inspire you to discover some of Egypt's famous sights in an unusual way

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Antique shop in Islamic Cairo by Passainte Assem

It's FINALLY OFFICIAL..The Grand Egyptian Museum's grand opening is FINALLY HAPPENING on July 3rd, 2025 (as confirmed to...
30/01/2025

It's FINALLY OFFICIAL..
The Grand Egyptian Museum's grand opening is FINALLY HAPPENING on July 3rd, 2025 (as confirmed to me personally by Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, the CEO of the GEM)

To clarify, since October 2024, 12 new galleries have been in soft opening phase, besides the main hall, as of July 4th, 2025 -a day after the official opening-, two new galleries will open, the first one will house a total of 5500 artefacts belonging to King Tut, including his collection displayed at the Old Egyptian Museum in Tahrir -a.k.a. the Egyptian Museum of Antiquiries-, the second gallery will showcase the beautiful Sun-boats which used to be in Giza Plateau.

So, if you have been pushing your trip to Egypt until the GEM fully opens, it's about time to book your tickets NOW!





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27/01/2025

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We couldn't contain our excitement for the Grand Egyptian Museum, therefore we had to pay a visit on the 2nd day of the ...
17/10/2024

We couldn't contain our excitement for the Grand Egyptian Museum, therefore we had to pay a visit on the 2nd day of the opening of 12 new galleries..

For those in Egypt or coming soon, the Grand Egyptian Museum MUST be on your bucket list, as of yesterday -October 16th- 12 new galleries have been opened to the public.
The 12 galleries are divided into 3 per era, but is all dedicated to Ancient Egypt including Greco-Romans -King Tut's collection is still at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Tahrir.

No photos, videos or even live footage can give it justice..
Our idea was to first enjoy it without worrying about taking photos then going back again to take photos and videos, but after 5 hours of walking, we were exhausted to go back (but we will go again real soon)..

You can book normal tickets or a guided tour in Arabic or English within specific slots, you can also buy normal tickets then if you decide to take a guided tour, you can ask if there is availability and pay the price difference.
Currently tickets can be purchased online or on the spot, and must be paid by credit/debit card.

Parking is available for a fee.
And it's open daily from 8:30am till 6:00pm, last admission is at 4:00pm

16/10/2024

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE GEM

As of today, the GEM Complex is now offering limited access to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Admission is currently limited to the Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial area, and exterior gardens. Access to the Tutankhamun galleries is restricted until the official opening.

Opening Hours:

Daily from 8:30 AM to 6 PM
Last ticket purchase: 4 PM

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05/08/2024

**USEFUL HACKS REGARDING FLIGHTS TO EGYPT**
If you wish to travel to Egypt, and can't seem to find affordable flight tickets, let me give you a couple of tips so you could easily fly to Egypt through Europe.

Choose Sphinx Airport instead of Cairo International Airport
- Wizzair flies direct from Budapest, Rome, Milan, Larnaca & Abu Dhabi.
- Pegasus Airlines flies direct from Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
- Easyjet flies direct from Berlin, Geneva & London.

NOTE:
1. If you choose to fly to Sphinx Airport, make sure you book transfers to your hotel in advance, as the airport is new and isolated.
2. If you're new to flying with low cost carriers, ALWAYS check carefully your ticket's baggage allowance, and abide to it, as making you pay for extra luggage is one of the main ways they generate profit. Also, double-check the airport you'll be flying from/to, in case you will be flying from a distant airport, do the math to see if it's worth it.

From Cairo International Airport
- Vueling flies to Cairo International Airport from several European cities with a transit in Spain
- Air Cairo flies from different airports all over Europe to Cairo & other Egyptian cities

ALTERNATIVELY, there are seasonal, but also regular flights from/to Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm El-Sheikh, Aswan & Luxor Airports.
- Transavia (French carrier)
- Condor (German carrier)
- Neos (Italian carrier)

P.S:
1. You might not find those flights on Google Flights, Skyscanner, or any big booking website, therefore it's better to go directly to those websites.
2. You could also look on kiwi.com, it always gives GREAT travel routes ideas.

If you have got any other useful hacks, please share them in the comments below, we would love to learn from you ❤

Important info for those planning on visiting the GEM from June 1st to 10th..
31/05/2024

Important info for those planning on visiting the GEM from June 1st to 10th..

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22/04/2024

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Passainte and Christina met in 2013 as the only two ladies in a group of five attempting to hike to the top of Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. Though strangers at first, the duo quickly bonded over a shared love of adventure and breathtaking scenery. Plus someone had to show those guys on the trip that the ladies could make it to the top, too! The group set out from their camp at midnight on December 31st , aiming to reach the summit as the sun rose on the last day of the year. When the guys began moving ahead at a faster pace, the ladies, alone, solidified their friendship as they motivated and supported each other. Passainte kindly warned Christina – too dehydrated to think straight – not to chew the snow falling on the mountain; Christina helped wake Passainte up from her “nap” when she began sleepwalking due to altitude sickness. Finally, though a few hours later than initially planned, the new friends reached the top of Africa! Three years later, the pair met one day for lunch. Passainte was complaining to Christina about her torturous, corporate job that required her to write travel articles whilst stuck in an office instead of traveling and enjoying the world. Christina as well admitted she wished she was putting more of her time and energy into something she felt passionate about. Passainte told Christina she had begun working on a blog about Egypt, and was looking for someone ready to be her partner. Before Passainte could finish her sentence, Christina had agreed. Lunch was left untouched as the first, impromptu planning session began immediately. And so “WhyNotEgypt?” was born!