Egypt is where recorded history begins. Stand beneath the last of the Seven Wonders at Giza, drift down the Nile past temples half-swallowed by the desert, and descend into the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings where pharaohs still lie in gilded silence.
Regions to explore
Cairo & Giza
The Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Luxor
The open-air museum of Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Theban necropolis.
Aswan
Felucca sails, Nubian villages, and the island temple of Philae.
Abu Simbel
Ramesses II's colossal rock temples on the shores of Lake Nasser.
Available Tours
From $2,150
Pharaohs & the Nile
From $3,8909 days
Best Time to Visit
October
Warm, dry, and comfortable for touring
November
Prime Nile-cruising weather
February
Clear desert skies, mild days
March
Pleasant before the summer heat
Quick Facts
- Currency
- Egyptian Pound (EGP)
- Language
- Arabic (English used in tourism)
- Time Zone
- GMT+2 (EET)
- Visa
- e-Visa or visa on arrival for most nationalities
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