Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza are just the beginning — the Nile itself is the country's oldest and most reliable itinerary
The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, remarkably, sit at the edge of modern Cairo rather than in remote desert — a genuinely strange first impression. From there, most trips follow the Nile south toward Luxor's temples and tombs and Aswan's more relaxed pace, the same route travelers have taken for thousands of years.
Best time to visit
October–April (mild, avoids the extreme summer heat); December–February is peak season and busiest
Getting there
Cairo International Airport (CAI) — direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and increasingly beyond; a visa on arrival or e-visa is available for most nationalities
Highlights
- —The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- —The Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun's treasures
- —Luxor's Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
- —A Nile cruise or felucca sail, Aswan
- —Abu Simbel's relocated temples
The Egypt guide, section by section
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