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The Pyramids of Giza on the desert plateau under a cloudy sky, with two camel riders crossing the sand in front

Africa

Egypt

Pharaohs, temples and the timeless Nile

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Overview

Why visit Egypt?

Egypt is the trip of a lifetime for anyone who grew up reading about the pharaohs. In Cairo you stand at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza and see Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum; further south, Luxor holds the great temple of Karnak and the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings.

The classic way to travel between Luxor and Aswan is a Nile cruise of three or four nights, stopping at riverside temples by day and watching village life drift past from the sun deck. From Aswan, an early start brings you to the colossal statues of Abu Simbel, and many travellers end with a few days on the Red Sea coast.

Egypt suits families with children old enough to enjoy the history, couples and senior travellers alike; the heat is the main thing to plan around. We set an early-start, midday-rest rhythm, choose cruise ships that cater well for vegetarians, and use domestic flights to save long drives.

Things to see

Top attractions in Egypt

The sights we build itineraries around. Tell us which ones you want, and we will plan the days for you.

The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre rising above the sand at Giza, with a line of camels in the foreground
Culture & heritage

Pyramids of Giza

Giza

The Great Pyramid, its two companions and the Sphinx on the desert edge of Cairo, the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Discover : Pyramids of Giza
The angular facade of the Grand Egyptian Museum and a tall obelisk on its wide forecourt under a blue sky
Museum & gallery

Grand Egyptian Museum

Giza

Egypt’s vast new museum beside the pyramids, home to the treasures of Tutankhamun and a colossal statue of Ramesses II.

Discover : Grand Egyptian Museum
The avenue of ram-headed sphinxes leading to the great stone gateway of Karnak Temple under a clear blue sky
Culture & heritage

Karnak Temple Luxor

Luxor

A vast temple complex built over two thousand years, entered along an avenue of ram-headed sphinxes and famous for its forest of giant columns.

Discover : Karnak Temple Luxor
A painted tomb chamber in the Valley of the Kings, its pillars and vaulted ceiling covered in colourful figures and hieroglyphs
Culture & heritage

Valley of the Kings Luxor

Luxor West Bank

The desert valley where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in painted tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Discover : Valley of the Kings Luxor
A white Nile cruise ship moored on the river at Aswan below a tall minaret and riverside buildings
Cruise & water

Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan

Luxor and Aswan

Three or four nights sailing between Luxor and Aswan, stopping at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo and watching river life from the sun deck.

Discover : Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan
The four colossal seated statues of Ramesses II carved into the sandstone cliff at Abu Simbel
Culture & heritage

Abu Simbel Temples

Aswan

Two great rock-cut temples of Ramesses II guarded by four colossal seated statues, rescued from the rising Nile and rebuilt on higher ground.

Discover : Abu Simbel Temples
The Temple of Isis at Philae on its island, seen from a boat across the blue water of the Nile
Culture & heritage

Philae Temple Aswan

Aswan

The graceful island temple of the goddess Isis, reached by a short boat ride across the water near Aswan.

Discover : Philae Temple Aswan
Crowded market stalls in a Cairo street below the minarets of a historic mosque
Shopping & food

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar Cairo

Islamic Cairo

Cairo’s historic bazaar of lantern shops, spice stalls and old coffee houses, in the heart of the medieval Islamic city.

Discover : Khan el-Khalili Bazaar Cairo
Good to know

Planning a trip to Egypt

Do Indians need a visa for Egypt?

Yes. Indian passport holders can apply for an e-Visa online before travel, and travellers who hold certain other valid visas may be eligible for a visa on arrival. We confirm the right option for you and help with the application.

Will we find vegetarian food in Egypt?

Yes. Egyptian food has many vegetarian staples, such as koshari (rice, lentils and pasta with a spiced tomato sauce), ful medames beans and ta’ameya, Egypt’s fava-bean falafel. Cairo has Indian restaurants, and the cruise ships we use prepare vegetarian meals on request.

How hot does Egypt get?

From May to September, Luxor and Aswan can be extremely hot by midday. Between October and April the days are warm and pleasant, which is why we recommend those months, especially for families and senior travellers.

How long is a Nile cruise?

Most cruises run for three nights from Aswan to Luxor or four nights from Luxor to Aswan, with guided visits to the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way. We fit the cruise around your flights and the rest of your itinerary.

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