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EGYPT

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

ABOUT

EGYPT

Nile cruises are as atmospheric and unmissable as they ever were. However impressive, these blockbusters won’t be the things you remember the most.


That will be the small, special moments you’ll experience every day here — tucking into the tastiest fruit, sourced from a Nile valley garden; wandering through a grove of date palms; being invited to take a hookah pipe at a local café; and listening to the call to prayer as you watch the sun set over the Nile.

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Egypt has been attracting tourists since the Romans arrived to marvel at the pyramids and cruise the Nile.


The sites that pulled them across the Mediterranean 2,000 years ago still feature high on any itinerary today — and the country manages the wholly unusual feat of being both easily accessible and a bucket-list destination.

The extraordinary achievements of the early Egyptians are the undoubted stars; temple complexes in the Valley of the Kings and the pyramids of Giza will wow any traveller.

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TRY THESE AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

THAT WILL CONNECT YOU TO THE CULTURE AND PEOPLE

  • Take an Egyptian cooking class

  • Visit a Nubian Village

  • Savor a high tea in a five star hotel

  • Learn to make papyrus and paint your name in hieroglyphics 

  • Visit the Egyptian Textile Musuem

  • Dive and snorkel at the infamous Blue Hole

  • Watch a Whirling Dervish Show + Dinner

  • Luxor hot air balloon ride

  • Desert safari & Bedouin Dinner

  • Nile cruise

  • Sinai Desert trip & dinner

  • Felucca ride

  • Sharm El-Sheij horseback riding

  • Cairo food tour

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COME TO EGYPT WITH US!

On June 9, 2025 we will host an Authentic Escapes Experience with
Sandra & Anthony McLemore

DESTINATION OVERVIEW

EGYPT

GETTING AROUND


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Around Cities

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HOTELS, RESORTS + CRUISES


Hotels & Resorts

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Cruises

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OUT AND ABOUT


Shop for...

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Eat...

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SAFETY + COMMUNICATION


Safety

Egypt is relatively safe if you don't leave the main tourist centres. However, areas such as Assiut, Sohag, Minya, and Quena should be avoided. We recommend that you read the UK foreign office recommendations before traveling. Check out the latest travel advisory and the Egyptian Consulate website.


Useful Phone Numbers

  • Police: 122

  • Tourist Information: 126

  • Egypt Prefix: 20



Phone & Internet

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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS + HOTSPOTS


Photography Tips

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Drones

Drones are illegal in Egypt. Do not take a drone even if you have no intention to use it. It will be seized by the Egyptian military at the airport on your arrival.


Hotspots

  • Step Pyramid in Saqqara

  • Great Pyramids & the Sphinx in Giza

  • Karnak Temple in Luxor

  • Valley of the Kings inside the tombs

  • Abu Simbel

  • Nubian Village

YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING

FAQ's

Is Egypt safe for tourists?

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It’s worth stressing that the vast majority of visits to Egypt are trouble-free. There have been a few high-profile acts of terrorism in the country over the years and the UK government warns that the risk of terrorist attack remains high in some areas. It advises vigilance at religious festivals and at religious sites, to avoid travel to North Sinai, and to exercise caution in some parts of the Western Desert. If you’re interested in visiting the latter, seek travel advice from a tour operator.

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How many days do I need in Egypt?

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You could spend a month in Egypt and still just touch the surface, particularly if you want to spend time exploring areas of the Western Desert. Allow at least a week to see the highlights of the Nile Valley, including Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. There are frequent flights from the UK to Sharm El Sheikh and you could easily come for a long weekend on the beach.

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Which is the best month to visit Egypt?

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November is a good all-round bet; temperatures are in the high 20Cs in the day and evenings are mild rather than cool. If possible, avoid the school holidays to be rewarded with thinner crowds at popular tourist sites such as the Pyramids of Giza and at the temples around Luxor and Aswan. March and April are good choices, too, with similar temperatures — though try and avoid Easter when everywhere gets busier.

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POPULAR DESTINATIONS

TO EXPLORE

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LOREM IPSUM

MUST SEE SITES

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