🇪🇬Egypt·Africa
Egypt
Land of the Pharaohs — where ancient history meets the Nile
dest.flightsFrom
£299
dest.hotelsFrom
£40/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£75
dest.avgTemp
26°C
dest.bestTime
October to April
dest.safety
7.5/10
dest.about Egypt
Egypt is one of the world's most extraordinary destinations — a living museum where 5,000 years of civilisation rise from the desert sands. The Great Pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the turquoise waters of the Red Sea make Egypt a destination unlike any other on Earth. From Cairo's chaotic energy to the timeless serenity of a Nile cruise, Egypt captivates every traveller.
dest.topHighlights
Pyramids of Giza
The last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World — the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and the Giza plateau at sunrise are utterly breathtaking
Nile River Cruise
Sail between Luxor and Aswan on a traditional felucca or luxury dahabiya, passing ancient temples and timeless riverside villages
Valley of the Kings
The royal necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs — over 60 tombs including the legendary tomb of Tutankhamun
Karnak Temple
The largest religious complex ever built — a forest of towering columns, obelisks, and hieroglyphs spanning 2,000 years of construction
Red Sea Diving
World-class snorkelling and diving at Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh — coral reefs, shipwrecks, and abundant marine life
Egyptian Museum
Cairo's legendary museum houses the world's greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, including Tutankhamun's golden death mask
dest.thingsToDo Egypt
- Watch sunrise over the Pyramids of Giza
- Explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
- Sail the Nile on a felucca
- Visit Karnak and Luxor temples
- Snorkel the Red Sea coral reefs
- Tour the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Explore Abu Simbel temples
- Camel ride in the Sahara desert
dest.weather Egypt
dest.bestMonthsToVisit October to April
5-dest.day Egypt dest.itinerary
Cairo Arrival
- ·Arrive in Cairo
- ·Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun treasures
- ·Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- ·Dinner in Islamic Cairo
Pyramids & Sphinx
- ·Sunrise at the Pyramids of Giza
- ·Great Sphinx and Solar Boat Museum
- ·Memphis and Saqqara step pyramid
- ·Camel ride at sunset
Fly to Luxor
- ·Morning flight to Luxor
- ·Valley of the Kings
- ·Hatshepsut Temple
- ·Karnak Temple sound and light show
Luxor & Nile
- ·Luxor Temple at sunrise
- ·Felucca sail on the Nile
- ·Luxor Museum
- ·Board Nile cruise ship
Nile Cruise to Aswan
- ·Edfu Temple of Horus
- ·Kom Ombo double temple
- ·Arrive in Aswan
- ·Philae Temple by boat
dest.whereToEat Egypt
Koshary El Tahrir
Egyptian Street Food · Cairo · $
Sequoia
Mediterranean · Cairo · $$$
Sofra Restaurant
Traditional Egyptian · Luxor · $$
Samakmak
Seafood · Alexandria · $$
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival (€25) or e-Visa online. EU/UK/US citizens: e-Visa available. Always check current requirements.
dest.gettingAround
Uber and Careem in Cairo. Domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan. Taxis for shorter distances (agree price first).
dest.currency
EGP (Egyptian Pound)
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT+2 · Arabic
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
Is Egypt safe for tourists?
Yes, the main tourist areas — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, and Sharm el-Sheikh — are very safe and well-policed. Millions of tourists visit each year without incident.
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
October to April is ideal — cooler temperatures make sightseeing comfortable. Summer (June–August) is extremely hot (38–40°C) but the Red Sea resorts remain popular year-round.
How many days do I need in Egypt?
7–10 days is ideal: 2–3 days in Cairo, 3–4 days on a Nile cruise (Luxor to Aswan), and 2–3 days at the Red Sea. A 5-day trip can cover Cairo and Luxor.
