The guide to Egypt

Seven thousand years, one guide.

From the Pyramids of Giza to the coral reefs of the Red Sea and the silent oases of the Western Desert — plan where to go, what to see, and what to know before you arrive.

CairoLuxorAswanRed SeaSiwa OasisSinai

44

destinations to explore

16

airports serving visitors

54

sites and museums

230,000+

hotel rooms across Egypt

Destinations

Where Egypt takes you

Cities on the Nile, resorts on two seas and oases deep in the desert — grouped the way travelers plan.

MainSeasideOasesInland

Explore Egypt

Every region, city by city

Each destination has a photo gallery and a complete guide: weather, the best time to visit, how to get there and what to see.

Upper Egypt

Abu SimbelAswanAsyutLuxorNile cruise Luxor–AswanQenaSohag

Suez Canal

Ain SokhnaIsmailiaPort SaidSuez

Mediterranean

Alexandria

Greater Cairo

BanhaCairoEl Bahariya OasisGiza

Middle Egypt

Beni SuefFaiyumMinya

Sinai

DahabEl ArishEl TorSharm El SheikhSinaiSt Catherine

Delta

DamanhurDamiettaKafr El SheikhMansouraRashidShibin El KomTantaZagazig

Western Desert

El Dakhla OasisEl Farafra OasisEl Kharga OasisGilf El KebirWestern Desert

Red Sea

El GounaHurghadaMarsa Alam

Mediterranean / Western Desert

Marsa MatrouhNorth Coast and El AlameinSiwa Oasis

Sites of heritage

Stand where history happened

Temples, citadels and monasteries — each with its story, how to get there and what not to miss.

  • Temple of Philae

    Aswan

    Temple of Philae

    The island of Philae, once home to the sanctuary of the goddess Isis, was flooded by the Nile after the Aswan High Dam was built.

Museums

Treasures, up close

From the Grand Egyptian Museum at the foot of the Pyramids to the Nubia Museum in Aswan.

Dar Ibn Luqman (Mansoura National Museum)

Museum

Dar Ibn Luqman (Mansoura National Museum)

NMEC

Museum

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)

Museum of Islamic Arts

Museum

Museum of Islamic Arts

Egyptian Museum

Museum

Egyptian Museum

Coptic Museum

Museum

Coptic Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Nile Museum

Museum

Nile Museum

Luxor Museum

Museum

Luxor Museum

Alexandria National Museum

Museum

Alexandria National Museum

Sohag National Museum

Museum

Sohag National Museum

Plan your trip

Know before you go

Visa, money, weather and the practical answers — checked against official sources.

Visa guide

E-visa, visa on arrival, fees and the free Sinai stamp.

Currency rates

The Egyptian pound, official rates and paying by card.

Weather

Temperatures by month and the best time for each region.

Travel tips

At the airport, in the street, in markets and at the sites.

Airports

Sixteen airports, what each serves and how to get to town.

Hotline 19654

The Ministry of Tourism hotline and every emergency number.

Calendar

Feasts and public holidays

Plan around national and religious holidays — and time your trip for the celebrations worth seeing.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is Egypt Info?

Egypt Info is an independent, English-language travel guide to Egypt, covering destinations, heritage sites, museums, hotels, airports, events and practical information such as visas, money and weather.

Is Egypt Info free to use?

Yes. You can read every page without registering or giving any personal information.

Can I book hotels, tours or tickets through Egypt Info?

No. Egypt Info does not sell travel or take bookings. It links to official websites and booking services so you can book directly with them.

How up to date is the information?

Practical details such as prices, opening hours and visa rules are checked against official sources, and pages show a "last checked" note. These details change often, so confirm anything important with the official source before you travel.

How can I contact Egypt Info?

Use the contact page on the site, or email [email protected].

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