Where to go in Egypt
Egypt Destinations: Where to Go & Why
Specialist guides to every corner of Egypt worth your time – what to see, how long to stay, when to go and how to fit it into your trip.
Cairo & Giza
The Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and a 1,000-year-old Islamic city
Luxor
Ancient Thebes: the world's greatest open-air museum on the Nile
Aswan
Granite islands, Nubian culture and Egypt's most beautiful stretch of Nile
Abu Simbel
Ramesses II's colossal temples, rescued from Lake Nasser
Alexandria
Alexander's Mediterranean city of catacombs, cafes and sea air
Red Sea Coast
Coral reefs, desert mountains and the perfect post-Nile beach break
Sharm el-Sheikh & South Sinai
World-class reefs, laid-back Dahab and sunrise on Mount Sinai
Siwa Oasis
Egypt's most remote oasis: palms, salt lakes and Amazigh culture
White Desert
Wind-carved chalk sculptures and a night under Saharan stars
Planning your route through Egypt
Most first-time visitors combine Cairo & Giza (Pyramids, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum) with the Nile Valley – Luxor and Aswan, usually linked by a Nile cruise – and a day trip to Abu Simbel. That core route takes 9–12 days.
With more time, add a few days of sun and snorkelling on the Red Sea, Greco-Roman Alexandria, or a desert expedition to Siwa and the White Desert. Our Egypt itinerary guide sets out the best combinations for 7, 10, 14 and 21 days.
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