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Zagazig
Spend a half‑day in Zagazig to see the Ahmed Orabi Museum and Tell Basta ruins; add a night if you want a relaxed pace.
Zagazig, capital of Sharqia Governorate, is a modest hub for corn and cotton trade with a small museum and nearby ancient ruins. It can be explored in a few hours, but a night lets you enjoy local cafés without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- CAI
- Nights
- 0.5
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- Egypt ↗Do not photograph military sites, police, bridges or government buildings; some museums and tombs charge for or ban photography.
- Egypt ↗During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight; hotels and tourist restaurants still serve.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Zagazig122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Zagazig, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyZagazig is generally safe for tourists; stay alert to traffic, keep belongings secure in markets, and avoid isolated streets after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCAI Cairo International Airport (about 1 h by car).
- Getting aroundCity taxis and public buses (East of Delta, Shark Al‑Delta) run frequently; the central railway station offers 1.5 h service from Cairo.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local caféEGP 5–10
- Street or quick mealSandwich (e.g., Freskas)EGP 10–20
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city short ride)EGP 15–30
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryEGP 0–5 (check)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomEGP 300
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomEGP 500
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomEGP 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 150 · Mid EGP 250 · High EGP 400
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CAI Cairo International Airport (about 1 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest May (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zagazig: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
1 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
1 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City taxis and public buses (East of Delta, Shark Al‑Delta) run frequently; the central railway station offers 1.5 h service from Cairo.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tell Basta (Bubastis)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Local bus or taxi, about 20 min north of city centre
Ancient cat‑god site with temple ruins.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre hotels
Close to Orabi Square and railway station; good for a short stay.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- EGP 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- EGP 250–400 excl. bed
- High
- EGP 400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × EGP 300 | EGP 300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × EGP 150 | EGP 150 |
| Taxi from Cairo Airport to Zagazig (one way)1 × EGP 250 · check | EGP 250 |
| Train Cairo–Zagazig (second class, one way)1 × EGP 120 · check | EGP 120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | EGP 82 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 902 per person per day, bed included | EGP 902 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | EGP 5–10 |
| Sandwich (e.g., Freskas) | EGP 10–20 |
| Taxi (city short ride) | EGP 15–30 |
| Museum entry | EGP 0–5 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum hours are 08:00‑19:00 daily; confirm any holiday closures.Museum hours are 8:00 AM‑7:00 PM daily; confirm any holiday closures.
- Train schedules may vary; check Egyptian National Railways for exact times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
US consulate in Cairo; other nations have embassies in Cairo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cairo Airport → Zagazig (taxi): about EGP 250, 1 h (check)
- Cairo → Zagazig (train, 2nd class): about EGP 120, 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكام؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- أستطيع الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (astaṭīʿ al‑dafʿ bil‑biṭāqa?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayn al‑ḥammām?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Zagazig. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Zagazig
- secondaryWikivoyage: Zagazig, revision 5091166 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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