Alexandria
Plan your trip to Alexandria - Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Roman catacombs, seafood, and the Mediterranean coast.
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Cities & Regions in Egypt
From the Nile Valley and ancient temples of Upper Egypt to the Red Sea resorts and Saharan oases. Pick a city or region for honest guides on where to go, where to stay, and what to eat.
Lower Egypt
Cairo
Cairo: Giza Pyramids 30–45 min, Grand Egyptian Museum (world's largest), Islamic Cairo Khan el-Khalili, Coptic Cairo. Allow 3–5 days for highlights.
Upper Egypt & Nile Valley
Abu Simbel
Plan your visit to Abu Simbel - the two temples, the 1960s relocation, the sun festival, and how to get there from Aswan.
Aswan
Aswan: Philae Temple (UNESCO relocated), Nubian villages, felucca sailing EGP 100–200, Abu Simbel $100–150 day trip. October–February ideal.
Luxor
Everything you need to visit Luxor - Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, West Bank temples, hot air balloons, and Nile cruises.
Red Sea & Sinai
Dahab
Plan your trip to Dahab - the Blue Hole, local dive sites, windsurfing, and the relaxed Gulf of Aqaba atmosphere explained.
El Gouna
What to expect in El Gouna - the lagoon infrastructure, Abu Tig Marina, water sports, and how it compares to nearby Hurghada.
Hurghada
Plan your trip to Hurghada - Egypt's largest Red Sea resort, known for diving, snorkeling, and Giftun Islands boat trips.
Marsa Alam
Plan your trip to Marsa Alam - Elphinstone Reef, dugong encounters at Abu Dabbab, sea turtles, and what makes the south Red Sea special.
Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh: Ras Mohammed dive $70–100, SS Thistlegorm $85–120 (1hr boat). Free 15-day Sinai-only visa on arrival. Best October–November.
Western Desert
Siwa
Plan your trip to Siwa - the Oracle Temple, Great Sand Sea dunes, Shali Fortress, and how to reach this remote oasis from Cairo.