Introduction to Egypt and The Best Foods to Try While Visiting

Egypt (officially the Arab Republic of Egypt) is a bridging country between Northeast Africa and the Middle East. Egypt is one of the countries in the world that was home to an ancient civilization.  For this reason, Egypt is rich in cultural and traditional heritage. Egypt is also well-known for its delicious foods. According to the government’s official financial reports of the last five years, tourism is the primary source of income and an integral part of Egypt’s economy.  Here’s a list of the best foods to try in Egypt. Try as many as you can while on your trip!

• Tamiya

Introduction to Egypt Travel

According to an estimate, 15 million tourists travel every year to Egypt, from which the Egyptian government generated a revenue of $13 billion every year. There are many traditional monuments and tourist attractions located in Egypt, such as the Pyramid of Giza.  Egypt is considered the world’s most fast-growing tourist destination in the last 3 years. Some world-famous tourist attractions in Egypt include:

• Cairo Luxor
• Sharm El-Sheikh
• Hurghada
• Alexandria
• Edfu
• Kom Ombo 
• Pyramid of Djoser 
• Dahshur
• Saint Catherine

For traveling to all these fabulous destinations, Egypt e-Visa is compulsory.

Egypt e-Visa

If you want to travel to Egypt to visit the cultural monuments and traditional tourist attractions, you must have your Egypt e-Visa. e-Visa is an electronic type of visa that you can get by applying online, and you don’t have to visit the embassy to do that!  Your Egypt e-Visa is compulsory to get entry into Egypt.You can get your Egypt e-Visa in just 2-3 business days after applying online. The online application process is very easy and consists of three easy steps.

Step 1: Visit https://visa-for-egypt.com and click the “Apply for Egypt e-Visa” button. You will be redirected to the online application form, which you will fill by entering some basic information like your name, address, the purpose of traveling, etc.

Step 2: After completing the online application, you just have to pay the fee for your Egypt e-Visa.

Step 3: After completing the application and payment of the fee, your application for Egypt e-Visa will be submitted successfully. You will receive your e-Visa to Egypt in your email inbox after 2-3 days of the application submission.

There is a single-entry e-Visa that is valid for 90 days and a multiple-entry e-Visa that stays valid for 180 days.

Note: Your Egypt e-Visa is compulsory for traveling to Egypt.

Best Foods to try in Egypt

We have summarized a list of the best foods to try in Egypt. Try as many as you can while on your trip!

• Tamiya

Tamiya is street food in Egypt which you must try. Tamiya is known as falafel as well. Mashed fava beans and parsley are the major ingredients of Tamiya.  Tamiya is served in the form of flat discs, unlike other Egyptian dishes, served in the form of round balls. Some people like to eat it with some salad as well.

• Shawarma

If you are looking for tasty Egyptian dishes, Shawarma is one of them. The shape of Shawarma is just like a cone in which the lamb or chicken is pressed in flatbread.  The lamb or chicken are flame-grilled before pressing. Apart from the cooked meat, the Shawarma contains chopped tomatoes, onion, and parsley.

• Mulukhiyah

Mulukhiyah is a soup made of mallow leaves. It has a vicious and thick texture with green color. Egyptians like to have it with the meat of lamb or chicken. It is one of the delicious and health-friendly dishes of Egypt.

• Pigeon

Pigeon, which is known as hamam in Egypt, is a traditional delicacy food that is loved all over the country. The full pigeon is filled with seasoned rice or bulgur wheat before being grilled or baked.

• Egyptian Desserts

With their relatively delicate nature, Egyptian desserts are famous world-wide. Mahalabiya is a rosewater-flavored rice dessert. The rice is used in the grounded form in this dessert. Before serving, it is topped with cinnamon and toasted nuts. Um Ali is another such type of Egyptian dessert.

• Baklava
  

Baklava is a group of pastries that are syrup-drenched and nut-filled. There are many types of Baklava, such as Konafa. Konafa is made of semolina pastry, which is soaked in honey. It is topped with hazelnuts before serving.

• Mahshi

Mahshi is a beloved dish for vegetarians. It contains baked vegetables like zucchini and peppers, which are stuffed with rice. Aromatic herbs, such as parsley and coriander are also a part of the dish.

Final words

Egypt is rich in traditional culture and historical monuments. The Egyptian dishes are world-famous due to their deliciousness. We have summarized a list of the best foods in Egypt which you must try.

Plan what places do you want to see while on your trip to Egypt and try as many delicious foods as possible!