Discover Egypt
Egypt is the Nile, the pyramids, and a chaos that becomes magic by night.
The pyramids, the Nile, Cairo's old city — Egypt is bucket-list, full stop.
Capital
Cairo
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Best Time
October to April
Vibe
Ancient, vibrant, intense
Budget
$$$Why Egypt
Egypt delivers some of the most iconic sights on Earth. Pair Cairo's wonders with a Nile cruise and a few nights in Aswan or Luxor for the full experience.
Must Try
- Ful medames (slow-cooked fava beans) for breakfast
- Mahshi — stuffed vegetables
- Hibiscus tea (karkadeh) hot or iced
Must Visit
- Pyramids of Giza at sunrise
- Luxor's Karnak temple and Valley of the Kings
- Aswan and a Nile felucca ride
Before You Go
- Carry small bills for tipping (baksheesh)
- Friday and Saturday are the weekend
- Drink only bottled or filtered water
Local Legend
The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure in the world for nearly 3,800 years — only surpassed by Lincoln Cathedral in 1311. Egyptians point this out with pride and a small smile.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Egypt
Cities
- Cairo
Landmarks
- Pyramids of Giza at sunrise
- Aswan and a Nile felucca ride
- Old Islamic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili
Nature Spots
- Luxor's Karnak temple and Valley of the Kings
Stories from Egypt
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Local insight
A Nile felucca captain near Aswan let his teenage son take the tiller while he made hibiscus tea on a tiny portable stove. The sail picked up wind, the boy didn't speak a word of English, and travellers crossed the river in absolute silence and complete trust.
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A local legend
The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure in the world for nearly 3,800 years — only surpassed by Lincoln Cathedral in 1311. Egyptians point this out with pride and a small smile.
sunset
The one line that stays
Egypt is a country where 5,000 years of stone watch you order breakfast.
4 Quizzes about Egypt
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Which Egypt flavour matches you?
Destination Quiz
Which Egypt corner should you visit first?
Culture Quiz
Test your Egypt custom know-how.
Adventure Quiz
What's your Egypt adventure style?
On the map
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