Egypt Travel Guide
Egypt is one of the oldest and most fascinating travel destinations on Earth. For more than 5,000 years, people have come to stand in front of the Pyramids of Giza, sail down the Nile and explore temples covered in hieroglyphs.
But Egypt is much more than ancient history. You can snorkel over coral reefs in the Red Sea, sleep under the stars in the Western Desert, get lost in the busy streets of Cairo and relax in a quiet Nubian village in Aswan, all in the same trip.
Whether this is your first visit or your third, this guide will help you discover the best places to visit in Egypt, when to go, how much it costs and the hidden gems most travelers miss.
Everything you need to know about Egypt
Before you pack your bags, read these practical guides. They cover the best time to visit, how much a trip to Egypt costs, visas, getting around, what to wear and the local customs every traveler should know.
- Egypt Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
- Best Time to Visit Egypt
- How Much Does a Trip to Egypt Cost?
- Egypt Visa Guide for Tourists
- Where to Stay in Cairo: Best Areas and Hotels
- Best Travel Insurance for Egypt
- Is Egypt Safe for Tourists?
- 10 Days in Egypt: Perfect Itinerary
- Best Nile Cruises from Luxor to Aswan
- Pyramids of Giza Visitor Guide
- Best Day Trips from Cairo
- Best Things to Do in Luxor
- Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan
- Best Red Sea Resorts in Egypt
Why Egypt Should Be Your Next Trip
Egypt is a real open-air museum. The Pyramids of Giza, the temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel are some of the most impressive monuments ever built, and you can visit them all in one trip.
A Nile cruise is one of the best experiences in the world. For three or four days you sail slowly between Luxor and Aswan, stopping at ancient temples, watching farmers work along the riverbanks and enjoying golden sunsets from the deck.
If you love the sea, the Red Sea coast is a paradise. Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab and Marsa Alam offer warm water all year, colorful coral reefs and some of the best diving and snorkeling on the planet.
Egypt is also very affordable. Hotels, food and transport cost much less than in Europe, and a plate of koshari or fresh falafel from a street stall costs almost nothing. Add the famous Egyptian hospitality, and you have a trip you will never forget.
Best Cities to Visit in Egypt
From the great pyramids of Giza and the temples of Luxor to the beaches of the Red Sea and the quiet oases of the desert, every place in Egypt has its own story. Click on a city below to find what to see, where to stay and the best things to do there.
- Cairo
- Giza
- Luxor
- Aswan
- Hurghada
- Sharm El Sheikh
- Alexandria
- Dahab
- Marsa Alam
- El Gouna
- Abu Simbel
- Siwa Oasis
- Saqqara
- Memphis
- Edfu
- Kom Ombo
- Dendera
- Fayoum
- Saint Catherine
- Nuweiba
- Safaga
- Bahariya Oasis
- White Desert
- El Alamein
- Marsa Matruh
- Port Said
- Ismailia
- Taba
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