An introduction to Egypt's two most iconic breakfast dishes and how they're traditionally served. Whether this is your first Egypt trip or a return visit, the details below are worth reading before you finalize your plans.

Hibiscus tea, known locally as karkade, is served both hot and cold throughout Egypt and is prized for its tart flavor as well as its traditional reputation for cooling the body in hot weather.

Egyptian street food, from grilled corn to sweet potato carts and fried falafel-style taameya sandwiches, offers some of the most affordable and authentic tasting experiences available to travelers willing to eat where locals do.

Ramadan iftar meals typically open with dates and a rehydrating drink such as qamar el-din, followed by soup, and only then the main courses, a sequence designed to ease the body back into eating after a full day of fasting.

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.

As with most aspects of Egyptian food experiences, the right local guidance makes all the difference, and Egypt Rest Tours is here to provide it.