Where recorded history begins — and never quite ends. Egypt is the original bucket-list country: a narrow ribbon of life along the Nile, bordered by desert and edged by two seas. It rewards the curious traveller more than almost anywhere on earth, layering pharaonic temples, Coptic churches, Islamic Cairo and Red Sea reefs into a single trip.
Egypt is one of the driest, sunniest countries on earth. Expect hot summers, mild winters and rain so rare it makes the news — but conditions shift by region.
Hot, dry summers and mild, sunny winters. Rain is rare — pack for sun and cool evenings from December to February.
Warm and bright all year with sea temperatures of 22–28°C. Prime diving visibility in spring and autumn.
Extreme daytime heat in summer but crisp, cold nights in winter. Best explored October to March.
May–September is hot and dry. Cairo and the Nile Valley sit at 35–42°C; Aswan can push past 45°C. Great for the Red Sea, punishing for temples at midday.
November–February is the sweet spot: 18–24°C by day, cooler nights. Ideal for Cairo, Luxor and desert travel; bring a layer after dark.
From the last ancient wonder to living coral reefs — the places worth building a trip around.
Giza
The last standing wonder of the ancient world — three pyramids on the desert edge of Cairo.
Giza
A lion-bodied guardian carved from a single limestone ridge, watching the plateau for 4,500 years.
Cairo
Minarets, medieval gates and the buzzing lanes of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Giza
Egypt's first pyramid — the Step Pyramid of Djoser — set in a vast, ancient burial ground.
Hurghada
World-class coral walls and wrecks in warm, clear water — a diver's paradise year-round.
Sharm el-Sheikh
Turquoise bays, resorts and dive boats strung along the sun-soaked Sinai coast.
Egypt rewards very different travellers. Pick the trip that matches your Travel DNA.
Pyramids, temples, tombs and world-class museums.
Red Sea reefs, wrecks and resort coastline.
Sail Luxor to Aswan past temples and villages.
Safaris, oases, dunes and Bedouin nights.
Sinai retreats, hot springs and monasteries.
Getting there, getting around and getting the most from your trip.
Direct flights into Cairo from Europe, the Gulf and beyond; visas on arrival or e-visa for most nationalities.
Domestic flights link Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the coast; the overnight sleeper train is a scenic alternative.
Ride-hailing apps work well in cities; for sites, a private driver-guide saves time and hassle.
A cruise or dahabiya is transport and accommodation in one — the most rewarding way to see Upper Egypt.
Blue skies and comfortable 20–30°C days — perfect for pyramids and temples. Prices and crowds rise around Christmas and Easter, so book ahead.
Rising heat but thinner crowds and warm Red Sea water. A sweet spot for diving and beach trips before the summer peak of temperatures.
40°C+ inland — sightseeing means early starts. Best spent on the coast or a Nile cruise, with the lowest prices of the year.
