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.
- 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 - Destinations
Top Things to Do in Cairo: Pyramids, Museums and the Old City
The sights worth your time in Cairo and Giza, how to group them by area, and how many days to give the capital before you head down the Nile.
Updated October 2026 - Destinations
Hurghada vs. Sharm El Sheikh: Choosing Your Red Sea Stay
Which Red Sea resort fits your itinerary best? Compare Hurghada (and El Gouna / Sahl Hasheesh) with Sharm El Sheikh for beaches, reefs and connections from Luxor.
Updated October 2026
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