Egypt Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan a private trip to Egypt: when to go, what to see, how a Nile cruise works, what to pack and how to stay comfortable, from people who live and work here.
Start with the Ultimate Egypt Travel Guide if this is your first visit, then dive into the topic you need. Every article links to private trips you can book or change to suit you.
Planning
- Planning
Egypt Travel Statistics 2026: Visitors, Costs and Weather
Sourced facts for planning Egypt: visitor numbers, tourism growth, official entry fees, e-visa cost and average temperatures by month for Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.
Updated October 2026 - Planning
Private Tours vs. Group Tours in Egypt: Which Is Right for You?
An honest comparison of private and group tours in Egypt: pace, comfort, flexibility, guides and value, and who each style suits best.
Updated October 2026 - Planning
What to Pack for a Trip to Egypt: A Practical Checklist
A season-by-season packing list for temples, cruises, desert and beach, with the small items travelers most often wish they had brought.
Updated October 2026
Safety & health
Destinations
- Destinations
Best Places to Visit in Egypt for First-Time Travelers
From the pyramids to the Red Sea: the places that deserve a spot on your first Egypt itinerary, what makes each special and how they fit together.
Updated October 2026 - Destinations
Luxor and Aswan: What to See and Do
The temples and tombs of Luxor, the islands and Nubian villages of Aswan, Abu Simbel, and how many days each city deserves.
Updated October 2026 - Destinations
A Complete Guide to the Pyramids of Giza
How the Giza plateau is laid out, what is worth going inside, the best time of day to visit and how to combine the pyramids with the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Updated October 2026
Culture & etiquette
- Culture & etiquette
What to Wear in Egypt: Temples, Mosques, Cruises and Red Sea
What to pack for Egypt by season and setting — breathable fabrics for temples, modest layers for mosques, smart-casual evenings on the Nile and footwear that handles ancient stone.
Updated October 2026 - Culture & etiquette
Tipping in Egypt (Baksheesh): Who, When and How Much
A clear, stress-free guide to tipping in Egypt — typical amounts for guides, drivers, Nile cruise crews and hotel staff, and which currency to carry.
Updated October 2026
Itineraries
- Itineraries
Egypt Nile Cruise Guide: Routes, Ships and What to Expect
How a Nile cruise works, which route and length to choose, what is included, life on board and how to pick between a cruise ship and a dahabiya.
Updated October 2026 - Itineraries
How Many Days in Egypt? Classic 7, 10 and 14-Day Itineraries
How to structure your first trip to Egypt without spending your vacation in airports — realistic routes for 5, 7–8, 10 and 12–15 days.
Updated October 2026 - Itineraries
Nile Cruise Ship vs. Dahabiya: Which Is Right for Your Trip?
Compare a 5-star Nile cruise ship with a traditional two-masted dahabiya sailing boat: cabin comfort, quiet stops, departure days and cost.
Updated October 2026
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