A quick guide to the cheeses and dairy products most commonly found on Egyptian breakfast tables. This guide breaks down what matters most, based on firsthand experience guiding travelers through Egypt season after season.

Most hotel and Nile cruise restaurants catering to international travelers can easily accommodate vegetarian requests, since Egyptian cuisine already includes numerous naturally plant-based dishes such as koshary, ful, and stuffed vegetables.

Koshary, a hearty mix of rice, lentils, macaroni, chickpeas, and spiced tomato sauce topped with crispy fried onions, is considered Egypt's national dish and a must-try for any visitor to Cairo.

Ful medames, slow-cooked fava beans seasoned with lemon, cumin, and olive oil, has been an Egyptian breakfast staple for thousands of years and remains one of the most affordable, widely available meals in the country.

Baladi bread, a round, slightly puffed flatbread baked fresh throughout the day, accompanies nearly every Egyptian meal and is best eaten warm straight from a neighborhood bakery.

If this has you thinking seriously about Egyptian food experiences, our team at Egypt Rest Tours can turn it into a fully tailored itinerary built around your travel dates.