Travel Guides ·
This page lists our 118 Egypt travel guides, each filed once: 7 sections by place and 6 by topic. Our own team in Egypt writes them, and every guide shows the date it was last updated.
Pick the town you will stay in, or the question you need answered. New to Egypt? Start with the best time to visit, then look at a multi-day tour or a Nile cruise once your dates are set.
Place · 17 guides
The Pyramids, Saqqara, the museums and old Cairo, plus the trips that leave the city for a day.
Pyramids, desert rides, oases, flights south and evenings out: what each day asks of you.
Updated August 16, 2026
The older pyramid fields south of Cairo, in one day: what you see, how long it takes and what to wear.
Updated August 15, 2026
Two early pyramids with few crowds: why they look the way they do and how to visit.
Updated August 14, 2026
The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Karnak in one 16-hour day: who it suits and what to know.
Updated August 13, 2026
A very long day for a short time at the temples: an honest look at what you get.
Updated August 12, 2026
How much time you need, what you must have in hand and how a private guide fits the gap.
Updated August 11, 2026
Place · 10 guides
Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and the West Bank, and how to split your days between them.
Carriage rides, market walks, the Nile at sunset and floodlit temples: ways to spend the cooler hours.
Updated August 28, 2026
A short motorboat ride, a walk through the groves and a sunset trip back: an easy, green half day on the Nile.
Updated August 27, 2026
The Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in a single long day: who it suits and what to know before you ask.
Updated August 26, 2026
A guided sunset ride through farm tracks and desert edge on the West Bank, with a briefing and tea stop.
Updated August 25, 2026
Temples, tombs, a balloon, a boat, a carriage, a quad and a flight to Cairo: what each one asks of you.
Updated August 24, 2026
Colossal statues, painted tombs, boats and carriages: how to make Egypt's temple city work for a family.
Updated August 23, 2026
Place · 6 guides
Philae, the High Dam, Nubian villages and the long day south to Abu Simbel.
Temples on islands, Nubian villages, felucca sails, Abu Simbel and a flight to Cairo: what each asks of you.
Updated August 22, 2026
A Nubian temple moved to an island in Lake Nasser, reached by boat from the High Dam and often almost empty.
Updated August 21, 2026
Ruins, a Nilometer, Nubian villages and a garden island: a private motorboat half day in the middle of Aswan.
Updated August 20, 2026
Two Ptolemaic temples on a private road day: a double sanctuary with crocodiles and the best-preserved temple in Egypt.
Updated August 19, 2026
The Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one very long day: who it suits and how booking works.
Updated August 18, 2026
One of the hottest cities in Egypt: which months are comfortable, which are punishing and how to plan around the sun.
Updated August 17, 2026
Place · 10 guides
The Mediterranean city: the citadel, the library, the catacombs and day trips along the coast.
A city day, a half day, a long run to Cairo, a trip to Rosetta or a food walk: what each one asks of you and who it suits.
Updated September 7, 2026
Roman tombs, a harbor fort, a theatre and a modern library: a realistic plan for a single day on the Mediterranean coast.
Updated September 6, 2026
How much you can see between the ship and the all-aboard time, and which trips are realistic from the port.
Updated September 5, 2026
A frank look at the long road to Giza and back: who it suits, what you see and what you give up.
Updated September 4, 2026
Ottoman houses, a mill and the river-mouth fort where the Rosetta Stone was found: a quiet day east of the city.
Updated September 3, 2026
Ful and falafel at the counter, liver sandwiches from the street, fish by the harbor and rice pudding in an old café.
Updated September 2, 2026
Place · 12 guides
Boat days, reefs and desert trips from Hurghada, and how to reach Luxor or Cairo from the coast.
The day trip is 15 hours with a 04:30 pick-up; the overnight trip adds one hotel night and takes the rush out of both banks of the Nile.
Updated October 8, 2026
A private day by air takes about 15 hours; the shared overnight coach takes about 20. Here is what each day is like and how to choose.
Updated October 7, 2026
Sea warmth, wind, heat and crowds across the whole year, with the boat days that suit each season best and the weeks to avoid.
Updated October 6, 2026
Dolphin House, Paradise Island, a private charter or a semi-submarine: what each boat day involves and who should pick it.
Updated October 5, 2026
Which boat trips, rides and beach days suit toddlers, school-age children and teenagers, with minimum ages and child prices.
Updated October 4, 2026
An intro dive day needs no license: two shallow guided dives, a briefing, lunch on board, and an instructor beside you the whole time.
Updated October 3, 2026
Place · 10 guides
Ras Mohammed, Tiran, St Catherine and Mount Sinai, with the longer trips out of Sharm.
Three ways to snorkel the southern Sinai reefs from Sharm El Sheikh, and the one question that decides between them.
Updated September 27, 2026
Timings, the climb, the cold and St Catherine's Monastery, hour by hour, so you know what you are signing up for.
Updated September 26, 2026
A 15-hour private day by air or a 22-hour shared day by road, what each costs you in time, and the visa you need either way.
Updated September 25, 2026
Sea temperature, wind, heat and crowds across the year, and which months suit a beach week, a snorkeling trip or a walk in the desert.
Updated September 24, 2026
A practical guide to the semi-submarine, the quad and camel ride and the boat day, with the age limits and how child fares work.
Updated September 23, 2026
What a beginner's intro dive day looks like from the 08:00 pick-up to the second dive, with the depths, the ratios and the age limit.
Updated September 22, 2026
Place · 9 guides
Dolphins, turtles and quiet reefs in the far south of the Red Sea coast.
Reef boats, a dolphin day, desert evenings and long drives to the Nile: what each trip asks of you and who it suits.
Updated September 17, 2026
One is an eight-hour boat day close to the coast, the other a 13-hour trip far to the south. Here is how they differ.
Updated September 16, 2026
A sheltered sandy bay where green turtles graze on seagrass, and where a dugong is sometimes seen.
Updated September 15, 2026
Water temperature, heat, wind and crowds through the year, and which months suit which kind of trip.
Updated September 14, 2026
Calm bays, short boat trips and gentle desert evenings, plus the trips that are better saved for older children.
Updated September 13, 2026
Quad rides in the morning or at sunset, a camel ride, a Bedouin dinner and a night under the stars.
Updated September 12, 2026
Topic · 2 guides
Seasons, heat, holidays and how many days each part of Egypt needs.
Plan your Egypt vacation around weather, crowds, and value with a clear month-by-month breakdown.
Updated June 21, 2026
Plan your trip around Egypt's holiest month with exact iftar times, local customs, and travel advice for 2026.
Updated June 18, 2026
Topic · 7 guides
Entry rules, tickets and costs, tipping, getting around and staying well.
US passport holders need a visa. Here are the two simple ways to get one.
Updated July 3, 2026
Light layers, respectful cover for temples, and a simple checklist so you pack once and get it right.
Updated July 1, 2026
Clear amounts, warm context, and a printed tipping card handed to you at embarkation.
Updated June 30, 2026
How the single supplement works, and why Egypt is easier and warmer solo than you'd expect.
Updated June 29, 2026
A practical packing guide for Cairo, the Nile, and resort areas, with clothing advice by season and setting.
Updated May 23, 2026
Save money on hotels, transport, food, and sightseeing without making the trip feel stripped down.
Updated April 28, 2026
Topic · 11 guides
Routes, ship types, cabin choices and what a week on the river is really like.
Every ship is called five-star. Here is what the extra money actually buys, and how to pick the right category for how you want to spend your days on the river.
Updated October 1, 2026
Compare luxury and mid-range Nile cruises, then plan the right season for a smoother trip between Luxor and Aswan.
Updated July 7, 2026
Temples in the morning, sailing in the afternoon, and calm water the whole way.
Updated July 2, 2026
Find real value on the Nile with better timing, better planning, and fewer surprise costs.
Updated June 20, 2026
Compare dahabiya, felucca, and small yacht options for a quieter Nile trip with more privacy and better views.
Updated June 10, 2026
A dahabiya is a small traditional Nile sailing boat that gives you a quieter, slower way to travel between Luxor and Aswan.
Updated May 18, 2026
Topic · 16 guides
Temples, tombs, pharaohs and the customs you will meet along the way.
Find the most useful souvenirs, the best places to shop, and the items worth packing home.
Updated June 30, 2026
History, architecture, and visitor tips for one of Cairo’s most important Islamic landmarks.
Updated June 28, 2026
Learn who Egypt’s nobles were, what they did, and where their tombs still tell their story.
Updated June 26, 2026
Scarab jewelry in ancient Egypt stood for protection, rebirth, and life after death, and it appeared in daily wear, royal jewelry, and burial amulets.
Updated June 25, 2026
See Egypt’s major temples with clear context, practical planning advice, and the sites that matter most.
Updated June 24, 2026
A clear guide to coffee in Egypt, local rituals, and the cafes travelers actually enjoy.
Updated June 19, 2026
Topic · 3 guides
Snorkeling and diving, desert safaris, balloon flights and other ways to spend a day.
Use this guide to plan hikes in Egypt, from short desert walks near Cairo to longer mountain treks in Sinai.
Updated June 22, 2026
Use this guide to find calm Red Sea beaches, low-key resorts, and easy ways to reach quieter coastal spots in Egypt.
Updated June 16, 2026
Egypt’s Red Sea gives divers clear water, coral reefs, wrecks, and site options for different skill levels.
Updated April 3, 2026
Topic · 5 guides
Trip-planning advice and anything that does not belong to one place or topic above.
The practical stuff our guides get asked at the airport, at the pyramids, and at 11pm the night before a flight home — answered once, properly.
Updated July 30, 2026
How to reduce your impact, support local communities, and travel with an Egyptologist-guided perspective.
Updated May 9, 2026
Egypt gives remote workers affordable living, culture, and a base that works for both focused work and days off.
Updated May 7, 2026
Plan a romantic trip with the right season, stays, and itinerary for Cairo, the Nile, and Egypt’s top sights.
Updated May 5, 2026
Plan a multi-day Egypt trip with Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan using a route that fits your time, pace, and interests.
Updated April 19, 2026
Common questions
Each guide appears once, in one section. Guides about a single town sit under that town (Cairo and Giza, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel, Alexandria, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Sinai and Marsa Alam). Guides that apply to the whole country sit under a topic, such as when to go, visas and money, or Nile cruises.
Our own team in Egypt writes and reviews them. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator, working since 1988 from six offices: Cairo · Luxor · Aswan · Hurghada · Marsa Alam · Sharm El Sheikh. Nothing here is collected from other websites.
If you have no dates yet, start with the section on when to go and how long to stay. If you already know where you will be based, open that town's section and read its guide on choosing day trips.
Every guide shows the date it was last updated, on this page and at the top of the guide itself. Ticket prices and opening hours change, so check the date before you plan around a detail.
Yes, where a tour matches the topic. The link is named for what it is, and the guide is free to use whether or not you book with us.
