Trip Prep

Movies, books, games, and apps to get excited about Egypt. Filter by kid to see age-appropriate picks.

Movies to Watch

Death on the Nile

2022

Agatha Christie murder mystery set on a Nile cruise — perfect setup for the trip

MaelysLouisPhilaé
10+
NetflixAmazonYouTube

The Mummy

1999

Fun adventure in ancient Egypt — good for older kids

MaelysLouisPhilaé
12+
AmazonYouTube

Night at the Museum

2006

Egyptian exhibits come alive — great for Iris

MaelysLouisPhilaéIris
8+
NetflixAmazonYouTube

The Prince of Egypt

1998

Animated story of Moses — beautiful visuals, covers Luxor/Karnak themes

MaelysLouisPhilaéIris
8+
AmazonYouTube

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

2002

French comedy set in ancient Egypt — the whole family will love it

MaelysLouisPhilaéIris
8+
AmazonYouTube

Exodus: Gods and Kings

2014

Ridley Scott's epic — visually spectacular ancient Egypt

MaelysLouis
14+
AmazonYouTube

Cleopatra

1963

Classic Hollywood epic — Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra. Long but iconic.

MaelysLouisPhilaé
12+
AmazonWikipedia

Books to Read

The Egypt Game

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

PhilaéIris
8–12
AmazonWikipedia

The Red Pyramid

Rick Riordan (Kane Chronicles #1)

LouisPhilaé
10–14
AmazonWikipedia

The Kane Chronicles (trilogy)

Rick Riordan

MaelysLouisPhilaé
10–17
AmazonWikipedia

Pharaoh's Daughter

Julius Lester

MaelysLouisPhilaé
12–17
Amazon

Death on the Nile

Agatha Christie

MaelysLouis
14–17
AmazonWikipedia

Le Mystère de la Grande Pyramide

Edgar P. Jacobs (Blake & Mortimer)

MaelysLouisPhilaé
10–17
Amazon

National Geographic Egypt Guide

National Geographic

MaelysLouisPhilaéIris
8–17
Amazon

Who Was Cleopatra?

Robin Waterfield

PhilaéIris
8–12
Amazon

Games to Play

Assassin's Creed Origins

PS/Xbox/PC

Open world ancient Egypt — incredibly detailed recreation of Ptolemaic Egypt

MaelysLouis
14+
YouTubeWikipedia

Assassin's Creed Origins: Discovery Tour

PS/Xbox/PC

Combat-free educational mode — explore ancient Egypt with guided tours. Perfect for all ages.

MaelysLouisPhilaéIris
8+
YouTube

Civilization VI

PC/Switch

Play as Egypt, build pyramids, learn about ancient civilizations

MaelysLouisPhilaé
10+
YouTubeWikipedia

Pharaoh: A New Era

PC

City builder in ancient Egypt — surprisingly educational

MaelysLouisPhilaé
10+
YouTube

Apps & Websites

Google Translate

Camera mode for Arabic signs and menus

App Store

Google Maps (offline)

Download Egypt maps before departure — coverage is good in Luxor/Aswan

App Store

XE Currency

EUR → EGP converter. Egyptian Pound fluctuates.

App Store

iVisa

Egypt eVisa application — ~€25/person, 4 days processing

Website

Uber Egypt

Works in main cities — useful for Luxor/Aswan if needed

App Store

Videos & Research by Site

Karnak Temple

WikipediaYouTube

Luxor Temple

WikipediaYouTube — Rick Steves

Valley of the Kings

Wikipedia

YouTube — search 'Valley of the Kings: The Lost Tombs' (2021 Discovery)

Pyramids of Giza

WikipediaYouTube — Inside the Great Pyramid

Philae Temple

Wikipedia

YouTube — search 'Saving the Philae Temple UNESCO'

Grand Egyptian Museum

WikipediaYouTube — GEM Tour

Packing Checklist

health

  • SPF 50+ sunscreen (large bottle)
  • Sunglasses (UV protection)
  • Motion sickness remedies (for cruise, just in case)
  • Insect repellent (Nile mosquitoes)

clothing

  • Wide-brim hats for everyone
  • Light layers — 25–30°C days, drops to 15°C evenings in Oct
  • Comfortable walking shoes (temple grounds are uneven)
  • Light scarf / shawl (for mosque visits and sun protection)

essentials

  • Reusable water bottles (refill at hotel)
  • Portable phone charger / power bank
  • Euros + small amount of Egyptian Pounds cash
  • Credit cards (monuments are card-only since 2025)
  • Travel plug adapter (Egypt uses Type C, same as France ✓)

extras

  • Binoculars (for balloon ride and temple details)

documents

  • Printed eVisa copies
  • Passport copies (separate from originals)