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Egypt Information – Travel Basics

Plain guides on visas (on-arrival and e-visa), entry rules, currency and payments, ATMs, SIM/eSIM, Wi-Fi, transport (flights, trains, taxis, ride-hailing), safety notes, public holidays, packing lists, dress code, tipping, and accessibility.

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Egypt History – Dynasties & Timelines

Simple overviews of Predynastic to Islamic periods. Key pharaohs and queens, core dynasties, major events, religion and gods, writing and art, daily life, and how sites map to each era.

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Egypt Attractions – National Overview

Index of top places by region: Giza Pyramids and Saqqara; Cairo museums and historic quarters; Luxor temples and royal valleys; Aswan and Philae; Abu Simbel; Alexandria; Red Sea sites; oases and desert areas.

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Cairo Attractions & Things to Do

Giza Pyramids & Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara (Step Pyramid), Dahshur (Bent/Red), Egyptian Museum and GEM, Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque, Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church), Khan El-Khalili, Islamic Cairo, Nile views, and day tours to Alexandria or Fayoum.

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Cairo Tourist Attractions.

Alexandria Attractions & Things to Do

Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman Amphitheatre, Montazah Gardens, Corniche walks, and seafood markets. Day trip logistics from Cairo included.

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Alexandria Tourist Attractions.

Luxor Attractions & Things to Do

Karnak and Luxor Temple (East Bank). West Bank: Valley of the Kings (with optional Tutankhamun), Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Ramesseum, Valley of the Queens (optional Nefertari), Deir El-Medina, and sunrise hot-air balloon options.

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Luxor Tourist Attractions.

Aswan Attractions & Things to Do

Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, Nubian Village, felucca rides, Botanical Island, and day trips to Abu Simbel (road or flight, optional Sound & Light). Notes on granite quarries and island temples.

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Aswan Tourist Attractions.

Nile Valley Attractions & Things to Do

Cairo–Giza: Pyramids & Sphinx, Saqqara, Dahshur, Egyptian Museum, GEM, Citadel, Coptic & Islamic Cairo, Khan El-Khalili.
Luxor: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (optional Tutankhamun), Hatshepsut, Valley of the Queens (optional Nefertari), Deir El-Medina, Ramesseum, Colossi of Memnon; optional sunrise balloon.
Aswan: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, Nubian Village by boat, felucca sailing, Botanical Island; day trip to Abu Simbel (road/flight, optional Sound & Light).
On/near the river: Edfu, Kom Ombo, El Kab tombs, Gebel El Silsila (quarries/shrines), Daraw Village (camel market), Herbiab Island, El Hagaz Island, and other Nubian islands/villages.
Qena & Sohag corridor: Dendera (Hathor Temple); Abydos (Seti I & Ramesses II Temples, Osireion); in Sohag: Red Monastery and White Monastery near Akhmim.
Minya region: Beni Hassan rock-cut tombs, Tell el-Amarna (Akhetaten city remains, Royal Tomb of Akhenaten area), Tuna el-Gebel (catacombs, boundary stelae vicinity), Ashmunein (Hermopolis Magna).
Alexandria (from Cairo): Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman Amphitheatre, Montazah.

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Nile Valley Tourist Attractions.

Lake Nasser Attractions & Things to Do

Abu Simbel Temples (optional Sound & Light), panoramic view of Kasr Ibrim, Amada Temple, Temple of Derr, Tomb of Pennut, Wadi El-Seboua, Dakka, Maharraqa, Kalabsha, Beit El-Wali, Kiosk of Qertassi.
Activities: guided shore visits from cruise ships, sunrise/sunset deck viewing, photography stops, add an Aswan city tour pre/post cruise.

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Lake Nasser Tourist Attractions.

Red Sea Attractions & Things to Do

Hurghada & El Gouna: Giftun Island, Orange Bay/Mahmya beach stops, snorkeling and diving boats, intro dives, PADI courses, semi-submarine/glass boat, parasailing, kitesurfing, desert quad/buggy with Bedouin camp, evening marina walks.
Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay & Soma Bay: House-reef snorkeling, boat dives, kite/wind spots, sandbar swims, spa days; day trips to Hurghada city and old market.
Safaga: Quiet reefs and wrecks, boat diving/snorkeling, wind/kite areas; gateway for Luxor day trips.
Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib: Sataya (Dolphin House), Abu Dabbab turtles/dugongs, Hamata islands, Wadi El-Gemal National Park; shore and boat dives, night dives.
Sharm El-Sheikh: Ras Mohammed National Park, Tiran Island reefs, boat snorkeling/diving, glass boat, parasailing, SOHO Square/Naama Bay evenings.
Dahab: Blue Hole, Canyon dive/snorkel, Blue Lagoon, lighthouse shore dives, kitesurfing; relaxed beachfront promenades.
Nuweiba & Taba: Quiet beaches, shore snorkeling, colored canyon areas, trips north to Taba Heights; border procedures apply if combining with Jordan/Israel.
Sinai Desert Add-Ons: Mount Sinai (Moses Mountain) hike and St. Catherine Monastery; desert quad/buggy, Bedouin dinner under clear skies.
Family Options: Semi-submarine/glass boat, shallow reef trips, short snorkeling stops, aquariums/water parks (select resorts).
From the Red Sea to Nile Sites: Day trips to Luxor (Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut) from Hurghada/Safaga; day trips to Cairo (Giza, Egyptian Museum/GEM) from Sharm or Hurghada (flight or road, per location).

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Red Sea Tourist Attractions.

Oases Attractions & Things to Do

Siwa Oasis: Shali Fortress, Cleopatra Spring, Fatnas Island, Oracle Temple, Great Sand Sea dunes, salt lakes.
Bahariya: Black Desert, English Mountain, hot springs; base for White Desert trips.
Farafra: White Desert formations.
Dakhla: Al-Qasr old town, Deir El-Hagar.
Kharga: Hibis Temple, Bagawat necropolis.
Activities: 4×4 desert safaris, sandboarding, stargazing, hot springs.

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Egypt Oases.

Egypt Deserts and Sahra Attractions & Things to Do

White Desert National Park (chalk formations), Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Aqabat Valley.
Multi-day camping from Bahariya/Farafra with guided 4×4 routes, sunrise/sunset viewpoints, simple camp meals, night sky viewing.
Add-ons: oasis villages, local farms, pottery workshops (select areas).

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Egypt Deserts and Sahra.

Oasis Tourist Attractions

Shali Fortress (Siwa), Temple of the Oracle of Amun/Aghurmi (Siwa), Cleopatra Spring (Siwa), Fatnas Island (Siwa), Mountain of the Dead (Siwa), Dakrur Mountain (Siwa), Siwa House Museum (Siwa), Salt lakes and pools (Siwa), Great Sand Sea dunes (Siwa),
Black Desert (Bahariya), Valley of the Golden Mummies (Bahariya/Bawiti), English Mountain / Gebel al-Ingleez (Bahariya), Bir Sigam hot spring (Bahariya), palm groves and gardens (Bahariya),
White Desert National Park (Farafra), Badr Museum (Farafra), local craft centers (Farafra),
Al-Qasr old town (Dakhla), Deir el-Hagar Temple (Dakhla), Balat / Ain Asil (Dakhla), Mut Old Town (Dakhla), Bashendi tombs (Dakhla), Ismant el-Kharab (Kellis) (Dakhla),
Hibis Temple (Kharga), El-Bagawat necropolis (Kharga), Qasr el-Ghueita Temple (Kharga), Qasr al-Zayyan Temple (Kharga), Dush Temple (Kharga), Kharga Museum (Kharga),
Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls (Fayoum), Magic Lake (Fayoum), Wadi Al-Hitan fossil site and museum (Fayoum), Tunis Village (Fayoum), Lake Qarun (Fayoum), Qasr Qarun Temple/Dionysias (Fayoum), Karanis/Kom Oshim (Fayoum), Hawara Pyramid (Fayoum), Lahun Pyramid (Fayoum).

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Oasis Tourist Attractions .

Faiyum (Fayoum) Attractions & Things to Do

Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls, Magic Lake, Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales) visitor center and fossil sites, Tunis Village (pottery), Qarun Lake viewpoints, Qasr Qarun Temple.
Activities: desert 4×4 to dunes, sandboarding, birdwatching, pottery workshops, day trips from Cairo.

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Faiyum Tourist Attractions.

Sinai Attractions & Things to Do

South Sinai: Sharm El-Sheikh (Ras Mohammed, Tiran Island, snorkeling/diving, glass boat), Dahab (Blue Hole, Blue Lagoon, canyon routes), Nuweiba beaches.
St. Catherine: Mount Sinai (Moses Mountain) hike and St. Catherine Monastery.
Activities: boat trips, dive courses, desert quad/buggy, Bedouin dinners.

You’ll find more articles, details, maps, and tips in the category blogs for Sinai Tourist Attractions.

Egypt Information

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Luxor Tourist Attractions

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