Egypt
A typical Egypt itinerary covers the monuments in Cairo and Giza, then follows the Nile south to Luxor and Aswan. Travel time increases the farther south you go.
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Cairo
Cairo is the capital of Egypt, situated where the Nile River branches into its delta. It's the largest city in both Africa and the Middle East, a vibrant metropolis home to 17 million people.
45 sights 9 guides Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Alexandria
Alexandria is a port city on Egypt's northern Mediterranean coast, rich with history and ruins dating back to antiquity. It's a great place to explore a grand library, a fortress, and even underground catacombs.
45 sights 9 guides Alexandria International Airport (HBE)
Giza
Giza sits on the west bank of the Nile across from Cairo and is famous for ancient monuments like the Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinx. It pairs well with a visit to the Egyptian Museum.
45 sights 9 guides Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Luxor
Luxor is a city in southern Egypt scattered with remnants of ancient Egyptian civilization. Every year, countless tourists come to see sites like Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.
45 sights 9 guides Luxor International Airport (LXR)
Aswan
Aswan is the capital of Aswan Governorate in southeastern Egypt, home to the Aswan Dam, which regulates the flow of the Nile. Its climate is among the driest in the world, offering a landscape distinctly shaped by the desert.
18 sights 9 guides Aswan International Airport (ASW)
Top sights in Egypt
Heritage & monuments
Great Pyramid of Giza
The largest and oldest of the pyramids at Giza, Egypt, built around 2560 BCE. It's the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today.
Heritage & monuments
Egyptian pyramids
Ancient stone monuments shaped like square pyramids, located in Giza, Egypt, with a long history behind them. They stand as a prime showcase of ancient Egyptian architectural skill.
Heritage & monuments
The Great Sphinx
This limestone statue in Giza, Egypt faces the Nile and depicts a human head atop a lion's body. It's Egypt's oldest large-scale stone statue and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Temples & religious sites
Karnak Temple Complex
Karnak Temple is a vast temple complex near Luxor, gathering temples, pylons, and chapels built across many eras. In antiquity it was the center of worship for the sun god Amun, and it's a great place to explore its towering columns and ruins.
Museums & galleries
Egyptian Museum
A museum in Cairo displaying a vast collection of artifacts that trace the history of ancient Egypt. It's also home to Tutankhamun's golden mask.
Temples & religious sites
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is an ancient Egyptian temple on the east bank of the Nile, built around 1400 BC. Strolling among its grand stone ruins, visitors can feel the traces of an ancient civilization.
Heritage & monuments
Pyramid of Djoser
The Pyramid of Djoser is a step pyramid in Saqqara, near Cairo, known as the earliest pyramid built in Egypt. Visitors can explore this vast funerary complex, constructed in the 27th century BC for a pharaoh.
Parks & gardens
Tahrir Square
This square has witnessed key moments in modern Egyptian history. It became a stage for history when citizens' protests unfolded here during the 2011 revolution.
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