Egypt travel guide
Plan your Egypt trip like a local
Practical, honest guides from the team that runs Egypt tours every day. Start with a complete guide in each topic, then go deeper.
Plan your trip
Costs, timing, visas, money, safety and the practical questions that decide a good trip.
Complete guide
Egypt Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Egypt
The complete guide to visiting Egypt: when to go, how many days you need, where to go, visas, money, safety and how to plan a trip that runs smoothly.
- Best Time to Visit Egypt: Weather, Crowds, Prices & What to Expect Each MonthMonth-by-month weather, crowds and prices for Egypt, plus the best time to go for pyramids, Nile cruises, diving and honeymoons.
- Egypt Currency, Money & Tipping GuideCash, cards, ATMs and how tipping works in Egypt.
- Egypt Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors: 25 Things Nobody Tells You25 honest, practical Egypt travel tips for first-time visitors, from tipping and timing to dress, safety and what to expect.
- Egypt Visa Guide for TouristsHow tourist visas work for most visitors, and what to check before you fly.
- How Much Does a Trip to Egypt Cost in 2026? Complete Budget GuideRealistic daily budgets, what things cost, sample 7-day trip budgets and simple ways to save without spoiling the trip.
- Is Egypt Safe for Tourists? Travel TipsPractical safety advice for visiting Egypt, from a local team.
- What to Wear in Egypt: Dress Code & EtiquetteWhat to pack and how to dress for temples, mosques and hot days.
Where to go
The best places to visit in Egypt, and how to choose between Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and beyond.
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Best Places to Visit in Egypt: 15 Must-See Destinations for First-Time Visitors
The 15 best places to visit in Egypt, what makes each special, how long to spend and how to fit them into one trip.
- Aswan Travel Guide: Philae Temple, Abu Simbel & Nubian CultureWhat to do in Aswan: Philae Temple, felucca rides, Nubian villages and the early road to Abu Simbel.
- Cairo Travel Guide: Where to Stay, What to See, Where to Eat & How to Get AroundHow to enjoy Cairo: the best areas to stay, top things to do, what to eat and the easiest ways to get around.
- Cairo vs Luxor vs Aswan: Which Egyptian Destination Should You Visit?A clear comparison of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan: sights, atmosphere, weather, budget and how many days each deserves.
- Egypt Pyramids Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting GizaHow to visit the Giza pyramids and Sphinx: history, tickets, the best time to go, what to see and how to avoid common tourist traps.
- Luxor Travel Guide: Temples, Tombs & How to See ThemHow to plan Luxor: the East and West Banks, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, hot air balloons and how many days to stay.
- Nile Cruise Guide: Luxor to AswanWhat a Nile cruise includes, the stops along the way, and how to choose.
Itineraries
Ready-made routes from a 3-day city break to a full 10-day Egypt trip, and how to pick a tour package.
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7 Days in Egypt: The Perfect Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Itinerary
A day-by-day 7-day Egypt itinerary covering the pyramids, Luxor's temples and Aswan, with travel logistics, timing and variations.
- 10 Days in Egypt: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea ItineraryA relaxed 10-day Egypt itinerary that adds a Nile cruise, and optionally the Red Sea, to the classic Cairo, Luxor and Aswan route.
- 5 Days in Egypt: A Cairo & Luxor ItineraryA practical 5-day Egypt itinerary covering the Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Luxor's temples.
- Egypt in 3 Days: A Cairo ItineraryA realistic first-timer's plan for a short stop in Cairo.
- Egypt Tour Packages Explained: How to Choose the Right Egypt Tour for Your TripHow Egypt tour packages work, what is included, private versus group tours, red flags, and how to compare quotes.