Cairo
Alexandria
Luxor
Aswan
Sharm El Sheikh
Marsa Alam
Marsa Matruh
North Coast
Qusier
Fayoum
Country Overview
- Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
- Language(s): Arabic — English widely spoken in tourist areas
- Time zone: GMT+2 (GMT+3 during Daylight Saving, roughly April–October)
- Religion / cultural background: Muslim majority, Christian (Coptic) minority
- Climate: Desert climate — hot, dry summers and mild winters; coastal areas more humid
- Visa & Entry: e-Visa or visa-on-arrival available for many nationalities — check requirements for your passport before you travel
City Overview
Best time to visit: November – March
Getting There
- Cairo International Airport
- Sphinx International Airport
- Ramses Railway Station
- Intercity buses (Go Bus, Blue Bus)
Getting Around
- Cairo Metro
- Uber / Careem / Didi
- Taxis — agree a price first
- Central districts are walkable
Where to Stay
- Budget — Downtown Cairo
- Mid-range — Zamalek / Garden City
- Luxury — Nile-view hotels near Giza or Zamalek
City Overview
Best time to visit: April – June, September – November
Getting There
- Borg El Arab Airport
- Train from Cairo (~2.5 hrs from Ramses Station)
- Intercity buses
Getting Around
- Taxis and Uber / Careem
- Tram along the corniche
- Walkable seafront
Where to Stay
- Budget — Downtown
- Mid-range — Corniche hotels
- Luxury — Beachfront resorts
City Overview
Best time to visit: October – April
Getting There
- Luxor International Airport
- Train from Cairo
- Nile cruise from Aswan
Getting Around
- Private driver / taxi
- Felucca or local ferry across the Nile
- East Bank sites are walkable between each other
Where to Stay
- Moon House of Luxor — Budget, East Bank
- Jolie Ville Kings Island — Average, on an island
- Sofitel Winter Palace — Luxury, East Bank
City Overview
Best time to visit: October – April
Getting There
- Aswan International Airport
- Train or private car from Luxor
- Nile cruise from Luxor
Getting Around
- Felucca
- Private car for the Abu Simbel day trip
- Walkable Corniche
Where to Stay
- Nubian Popeye — Budget, rooftop Nile view
- Anakob — Unique, your own private boat
City Overview
Best time to visit: March – May, September – November
Getting There
- Sharm El Sheikh International Airport — direct flights from Cairo and many international cities
Getting Around
- Resort shuttles
- Taxis — agree a price first
- Organized excursions
Where to Stay
- Budget — Na’ama Bay guesthouses
- Mid-range — Na’ama Bay resorts
- Luxury — Soma Bay / Ras Um Sid resorts
City Overview
Best time to visit: March – May, September – November
Getting There
- Marsa Alam International Airport
Getting Around
- Resort shuttles
- Private transfers
- Most resorts are self-contained
Where to Stay
- Budget — Port Ghalib apartments
- Mid-range — Port Ghalib hotels
- Luxury — dedicated dive resorts
City Overview
Best time to visit: June – August (a summer-only destination)
Getting There
- Matrouh Airport — seasonal flights
- Train or bus from Cairo / Alexandria (~5–6 hrs)
Getting Around
- Taxis
- Most beaches are a short drive from town
Where to Stay
- Budget — town-centre hotels
- Mid-range — beachfront hotels
- Luxury — limited, mostly mid-range resorts
City Overview
Best time to visit: June – August
Getting There
- Private car or bus from Cairo / Alexandria (~2.5–3 hrs from Cairo)
- Alamein Airport for some resorts
Getting Around
- A car is essential — resorts are spread along the coast road
Where to Stay
- Rented chalets / apartments within the resort compounds (most common)
- Hotel options are limited
City Overview
Best time to visit: March – May, September – November
Getting There
- Nearest airport is Marsa Alam International Airport (~1.5 hrs)
Getting Around
- Taxis
- Most stays are walkable within the small town
Where to Stay
- Budget — guesthouses
- Mid-range — boutique dive lodges
- Luxury — limited
City Overview
Best time to visit: October – April
Getting There
- Private car or bus from Cairo (~1.5–2 hrs)
Getting Around
- A car is needed — sites are spread across the desert and lake
Where to Stay
- Budget — basic lakeside camps
- Mid-range — eco-lodges
- Luxury — limited, mostly mid-range
Guides
Travel with intention, not just a map pin.
Luxor & Aswan: The Free Insider Guide
Temples at sunrise, a felucca down the Nile, and everything you need to get from Luxor to Aswan without wasting a day.
Five Days in Luxor & Aswan: The Insider Guide
Temples at sunrise, a felucca down the Nile, and everything you need to get from Luxor to Aswan without wasting a day.
Luxor & Aswan: The Free Insider Guide
Temples at sunrise, a felucca down the Nile, and everything you need to get from Luxor to Aswan without wasting a day.
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