Egypt Travel Guide
Egypt’s history stretches back more than five thousand years, and Cairo is the gateway to it. The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx stand on the city’s western edge, and the Grand Egyptian Museum holds the country’s greatest collection of antiquities.
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Destinations in Egypt
- Cairo travel guideCairo travel guide: the Giza pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili, Nile-side stays, when to visit and transport.
About travel in Egypt
Egypt’s history stretches back more than five thousand years, and Cairo is the gateway to it. The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx stand on the city’s western edge, and the Grand Egyptian Museum holds the country’s greatest collection of antiquities.
From Cairo, trains and flights connect to Luxor and Aswan for Nile cruises and the temples of Upper Egypt, and to the Red Sea resorts.
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Language
- Arabic; English is common in tourist areas
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time (UTC+2), summer UTC+3
Best time to visit Egypt
October to April is the most comfortable time to visit, particularly for sightseeing in Upper Egypt. Summer is very hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan.
Hotels and things to do in Egypt
Egypt travel FAQs
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
Many nationalities can get an e-Visa online or a visa on arrival. Check the latest requirements for your passport.
How do you get from Cairo to Luxor?
Flights take about an hour, and overnight sleeper and day trains run along the Nile Valley.