From the Pyramids to Old Cairo, discover Nile cruises, desert adventures, ancient temples and more in our Egypt travel guide. Find top attractions and tips.

Nov 26, 2025 · With ancient sites, beautiful coastlines and desert landscapes, Egypt brings out the explorer in all of us. Plan your visit with this seasonal guide.

Possibly the most beautiful piece of coastline in the area, Cleopatra’s Beach sits about a 14km drive north-west of Marsa Matruh around the bay’s thin tentacle of land. The sea here is an exquisite hue, …

The west bank of Luxor had been the site of royal burials since around 2100 BC, but it was the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period (1550–1069 BC) who chose this isolated valley dominated by the …

Buildings on the east side of the court represent the shrines of Lower Egypt, and those on the west represent Upper Egypt. All were designed to house the spirits of Egypt’s gods when they gathered to …

Sep 25, 2025 · Egypt spans a stunning array of landscapes, from Mediterranean beaches to desert oases and the snaking River Nile. Here are the top places to visit.

Tomb of Nefertari Luxor Nefertari's tomb is hailed as one of the finest in the Theban necropolis – and all of Egypt for that matter. Nefertari was one of five wives of Ramses II,…

The 137m-long tomb was completely decorated and beautifully preserved when Giovanni Belzoni opened it in 1817, and although it has suffered since, it still offers an eye-popping experience – art …

Sep 24, 2025 · From getting around to staying safe to minding your etiquette, here are our top tips for visiting Egypt.

The current museum has its origins in several earlier efforts at managing Egypt’s ancient heritage, beginning in 1835 when Egyptian ruler Mohammed Ali banned the export of antiquities.