Egypt

North Africa

Egypt

The oldest holiday on earth.

01 Overview

About Egypt

The pyramids, Luxor’s temples and the Red Sea’s reefs.

02 Where you’ll go

Sites to visit, day by day

7 scenic stops

Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.

Karnak Temple, Luxor 1 Half day
Heritage

Karnak Temple

Luxor

Vast temple complex with towering columns.

Pyramids of Giza, Giza plateau 2 Half day
Landmark · Cairo & the Pyramids

Pyramids of Giza

Giza plateau

The last surviving wonder of the ancient world.

Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser 3 Full day
Heritage

Abu Simbel

Lake Nasser

Colossal rock temples of Ramesses II.

The Great Sphinx, Giza 4 Quick stop
Landmark · Cairo & the Pyramids

The Great Sphinx

Giza

The guardian of the Giza plateau.

Nile felucca at Aswan, Aswan 5 Half day
Scenic

Nile felucca at Aswan

Aswan

Sail a traditional boat past granite islands.

Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Islamic Cairo 6 Half day
Culture · Cairo & the Pyramids

Khan el-Khalili bazaar

Islamic Cairo

A labyrinth of lamps, spices and coffee houses.

Citadel of Saladin, Mokattam, Cairo 7 Half day
Heritage · Cairo & the Pyramids

Citadel of Saladin

Mokattam, Cairo

A medieval fortress crowned by the Muhammad Ali Mosque.

03 Best places to visit

Where to go

04 When to visit

Month by month

JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprBest
MayGood
JunQuieter
JulQuieter
AugQuieter
SepGood
OctBest
NovBest
DecBest

Best time Good Less ideal / wetter

05 Itineraries

Journeys in Egypt

All trips

09 Before you go

Travel notes

Visa & entry

Visa requirements depend on your passport and purpose of travel. Davema’s visa desk will confirm what you need for your nationality before you book.

Davema travel documentation

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