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Egypt
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Egypt

Pharaohs, pyramids and the Nile — Africa's oldest tourism trail.

Best time
October–April
Suggested length
8–12 days
Climate
Hot, dry — winter is mild and pleasant.
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP); USD/EUR accepted at major sites.
Languages
Arabic, English widely spoken in tourism
Visa
USD 25 e-visa or on arrival for most passports.
Airports
Cairo International (CAI) · Luxor (LXR) · Hurghada (HRG)
Overview

Why Egypt

Egypt's monumental heritage — the Pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel — has shaped tourism for two centuries.

Outside the antiquities, the Red Sea offers world-class diving, and the White Desert delivers a Saharan landscape unlike anywhere else.

What you'll see & do

Top attractions, activities and highlights

Top attractions in Egypt

Top attractions

  • ·Pyramids of Giza
  • ·Sphinx
  • ·Luxor
  • ·Valley of the Kings
  • ·Abu Simbel
  • ·Aswan
  • ·Red Sea (Sharm/Hurghada)
  • ·Cairo
Recommended activities in Egypt

Recommended activities

  • ·Pyramid and temple tours
  • ·Nile cruises
  • ·Felucca sailing
  • ·Hot-air balloon over Luxor
  • ·Red Sea diving
Swimmer wading among green sea turtles in the crystal-clear turquoise lagoon of a coral cave in Nungwi, Zanzibar.

Wildlife & culture

  • ·Pharaonic temples
  • ·Mummies and tombs
  • ·Nile sunsets
  • ·Coral reefs
Sample journeys

Tour packages we can build for you

Cairo & Giza — Egypt
4 daysfrom $690

Cairo & Giza

Three nights in Cairo, full Pyramids day, Egyptian Museum.

Nile Cruise Experience — Egypt
7 daysfrom $1,890

Nile Cruise Experience

Cairo + 4-night cruise Luxor–Aswan + Abu Simbel.

Egypt Highlights — Egypt
10 daysfrom $2,890

Egypt Highlights

Cairo, Nile cruise, Abu Simbel and 3 nights Red Sea.

Through the lens

Photo gallery

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Local cuisine

Koshari · Ful medames · Molokhia · Mahshi · Umm Ali

Practical

Travel tips from our local team

  • Carry small bills for tipping (baksheesh) — it is part of the system, not optional.
  • Cover shoulders and knees at religious sites.
  • Mornings at Karnak and Giza beat the heat and the crowds.
Good to know

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