Travel advice: some regions are off-limits. Check your government’s advice for the exact areas before you book.
Few places pack in as much history as Egypt. Most visitors combine Cairo and Giza with a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, then add Abu Simbel or a few days on the Red Sea. Summer is very hot; winter is high season.
Did you know? The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing.
Where to go in Egypt
Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza
The last standing wonder of the ancient world, at the edge of a huge, lively city.
Oct to Apr 3 nights
Luxor
The world’s greatest open-air museum: temples, tombs and the Valley of the Kings.
Oct to Apr 2 to 3 nights
Aswan and Abu Simbel
Nubian culture, felucca sails and the colossal temples of Ramesses II.
Oct to Apr 2 nights
Red Sea coast of Egypt
Some of the world’s best coral reefs, a few hours from Europe.
Mar to May, Sep to Nov 4 to 7 nights
Travel advice: Parts of the country are off-limits under most government travel advice. Check your government’s advice before booking.
Known for
- The Pyramids of Giza
- Luxor’s temples and the Valley of the Kings
- Nile cruises
- Red Sea diving
Our guides to Egypt
- Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza: The last standing wonder of the ancient world, at the edge of a huge, lively city.
- Luxor: The world’s greatest open-air museum: temples, tombs and the Valley of the Kings.
- Aswan and Abu Simbel: Nubian culture, felucca sails and the colossal temples of Ramesses II.
- Red Sea coast of Egypt: Some of the world’s best coral reefs, a few hours from Europe.
Did you know?
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing.
Before you go
- Visas: rules depend on your passport and change often. Check Egypt’s official immigration website and see our visa guide.
- Health: see a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria. Read our health guide.
- Safety: read your government’s current travel advice for Egypt.
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo.
What currency does Egypt use?
Egyptian pound.
What languages are spoken in Egypt?
Arabic.
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
Oct to Apr.
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