Guides

Egypt travel guides

The questions to answer before you choose a route: when to go, how long to stay, what the official sources say, and how to choose between places that look alike. Every guide names its sources and dates, and labels our judgement as judgement.

Plan before you choose

GuideThe best time to visit EgyptMonth by month, from the climate normals, with the dates that change a trip.
GuideHow many days in Egypt?Five, nine or twelve nights, and what each one leaves out.
GuideEgypt visas and travel adviceWhat the official sources say, and how it shapes our routes.

Egypt in Depth

GuideThe Grand Egyptian MuseumHours, late nights, timed tickets and how long to allow.

The Nile

GuideDahabiya or Nile cruise?What the format really changes, and what to ask about a specific boat.
GuideThe Abu Simbel sun festival22 October and 22 February: what you see, and how to plan it.

The Red Sea and coast

GuideExplore kitesurfing in EgyptFive places compared for beginners, riders and non-riding companions.
GuideHurghada, Sharm, Marsa Alam or Dahab?Four Red Sea bases compared for diving, rest and getting there.

Photography credits (5)

Przemyslaw "Blueshade" Idzkiewicz, CC BY-SA 2.0; KennyOMG, CC BY-SA 4.0; Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0; Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0; Ahmed Al.Badawy, CC BY-SA 2.0