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The gift of the Nile · an ancient world, living

Egypt

The gift of the Nile — pyramids, pharaonic temples, and a living ancient world, plus Red Sea reefs that rank among the planet’s best diving.

— · — — °C Best: Oct–Apr (cooler · ideal for sightseeing)
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The Great Pyramid & camels at dawn, Giza
The Great Pyramid & camels at dawn, Giza
The Great Sphinx before Khafre, Giza
The Great Sphinx before Khafre, Giza
A felucca under sail on the Nile
A felucca under sail on the Nile
Capital
Cairo
Language
Arabic
Currency
EGP (Egyptian Pound)
Power
220 V · plug type C, F
Best time
Oct–Apr (cooler · ideal for sightseeing)
Now in Cairo
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Ma'at · the spirit of Egypt

What makes Egypt, Egypt

The Pyramids
The Ankh
Eye of Horus
The Scarab
Lotus column
Papyrus scroll
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Plan & book

Get to Egypt & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Egypt

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Egypt

The Great Pyramid & camels at dawn, Giza
The Great Pyramid & camels at dawn, Giza
01

Giza & Cairo

The last ancient wonder — the Pyramids and Sphinx — plus the new Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

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The Hypostyle Hall, Karnak Temple
The Hypostyle Hall, Karnak Temple
02

Luxor

The world’s greatest open-air museum — Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple.

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The colossi of Ramses II, Abu Simbel
The colossi of Ramses II, Abu Simbel
03

Aswan & Abu Simbel

Nubian villages, a felucca sail on the Nile, and Ramses II’s colossal cliffside temples.

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Sunset over the Red Sea
Sunset over the Red Sea
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Red Sea (Hurghada)

Coral reefs and resort beaches for diving, snorkelling, and winter sun.

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Scenes of Egypt

From the Valley of the Kings to old Cairo

A painted tomb corridor, Valley of the Kings
A painted tomb corridor, Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut’s obelisk, Karnak
Hatshepsut’s obelisk, Karnak
Minarets of Islamic Cairo
Minarets of Islamic Cairo
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel
The big picture

About Egypt

The gift of the Nile — pyramids, pharaonic temples, and a living ancient world, plus Red Sea reefs that rank among the planet’s best diving.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

A painted ceiling at Luxor
Before you fly

Visa info

Egypt visa: Most visitors need a visa; Egypt offers a convenient e-Visa online and visa-on-arrival for many nationalities. Check the official e-Visa portal.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Egyptian e-Visa portal or the embassy/consulate of Egypt for your nationality before booking flights.
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