Egypt
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About Egypt

Overview

Egypt is where history feels close enough to touch. Home to the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, a river that shaped a civilisation, and the vast new Grand Egyptian Museum beside the Giza Pyramids, it rewards first-time visitors and returning travellers alike. For Tourkom, it is both our home and our flagship, the destination we know most intimately.

On the map

Touristic sites

The landmarks that shape a journey through Egypt, explore them on the map.

  • 1
    Pyramids of Giza & the SphinxThe last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, on the western edge of Cairo.
  • 2
    Grand Egyptian MuseumThe world's largest museum devoted to a single civilisation, fully open beside the pyramids.
  • 3
    Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)The historic collection in central Cairo, home to royal treasures and mummies.
  • 4
    Karnak & Luxor TemplesLuxor's vast temple complexes on the east bank of the Nile.
  • 5
    Valley of the KingsRoyal tombs cut into the Theban hills, including Tutankhamun's.
  • 6
    Abu SimbelRamesses II's colossal rock temples near the Sudanese border.
  • 7
    Philae Temple, AswanThe temple of Isis on an island in the Nile, relocated stone by stone.
  • 8
    Red Sea, HurghadaCoral reefs, diving and beach resorts on the Red Sea coast.
Best time to travel

October to April

The most comfortable window for sightseeing runs from October to April, when daytime temperatures are pleasantly warm and Nile cruises are at their best. December to February is peak season and busiest; the shoulder months of October–November and March–April offer warm weather with thinner crowds. Summer (June–August) is hot inland but ideal for Red Sea diving.

Oct–NovWarm, fewer crowds, excellent for temples and Nile cruises
Dec–FebPeak season, mild and sunny, busiest at major sites
Mar–AprWarm shoulder season, great light for Luxor & Aswan
Jun–AugHot inland; best for Red Sea beaches and diving
Good to know

Egypt at a glance

The practical essentials for planning your trip. Our team confirms the details for your dates and nationality.

Best time to travelOctober to April (December–February is peak); summer suits Red Sea diving.
CapitalCairo
LanguageArabic; English widely used in tourism.
CurrencyEgyptian Pound (EGP). Cards accepted in cities; carry cash for smaller sites and tips.
Entry / visaMost nationalities need a tourist visa, visa on arrival (typically USD 30 cash) or e-visa. Passport valid 6+ months.
Getting aroundDomestic flights link Cairo with Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea; Nile cruises connect Luxor and Aswan.
What to book

Best tours in Egypt

A taste of our most-loved journeys. Every one is a flexible starting point for your tailor-made trip.

Classic & Cultural

Pharaohs & the Nile

Cairo's icons and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan.

Luxury

Dahabiya Dream

A private sailing dahabiya on the Nile, the most romantic way to see Upper Egypt.

Honeymoon & Romance

Nile & Red Sea Honeymoon

Temples and a cruise followed by beach days on the Red Sea coast.

MICE & Incentive

Business Pharaohs

Cairo meetings paired with unforgettable pyramid-side events and incentives.

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Why Egypt

The specials

The Grand Egyptian Museum

Now fully open beside the pyramids, GEM is the headline draw for every Egypt journey, and was named one of TIME's 2026 Greatest Places.

A Nile cruise between Luxor & Aswan

Sailing past temples and daily life on the river remains one of travel's great experiences.

Diving the Red Sea

Some of the world's most accessible coral reefs, warm year-round at Hurghada and Marsa Alam.

Questions about Egypt?

Read our frequently asked questions, or tell us what you're dreaming up and we'll design it around you.

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Travel facts verified from Lonely Planet, Best time to visit Egypt, TIME 2026 Greatest Places, GEM (via Egypt Independent), GOV.UK, Egypt entry requirements. Sample tours are suggested starting points; details and pricing are finalised by the Tourkom team.