🇪🇬Egypt

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Pyramids, the Nile, and 5,000 years of history that still feels like it's showing off.

Best time to go

October to April, when it's cooler. Summer in Luxor and Aswan is very hot.

Highlights

The Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan
Valley of the Kings
Abu Simbel temples
Red Sea diving

When are you going?

Travel month

10-yr avg (2015–24) near Cairo, Open-Meteo / ERA5 (CC BY 4.0)

Flying from

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Approx: great-circle distance plus a buffer to CAI. Stop chips go by distance, not airline schedules. Search any major airport above. Your trip designer confirms real routings. No prices.

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Once in a lifetime

Total solar eclipse over LuxorLuxor, Egypt · Aug 2, 2027Up to 6 min 23 s of totality, near Luxor

Top cities & places

Where to go

Luxor

Signature experiences

What to do

The Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan
Valley of the Kings
Abu Simbel temples
Red Sea diving

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Cruises

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Resorts & hotels

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Tours

Fully guidedIndependentDay tours

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Once in a lifetime

Suites and villas, with perks where availableFirst class or private jet, arranged

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Before you go

Entry requirements

For U.S. passport holders on a vacation. Other passport? Your advisor will check for you.

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Visa required (e-visa recommended)

Check your passport. At least 6 months' validity. At least 1 blank page.
Apply online before you fly. E-visa US$30 single entry, US$65 multiple entry. Apply at least 7 days before departure. 2 to 4 weeks before travel. Apply on visa2egypt.gov.eg (official) ›
Know your stay. 30 days on a tourist visa.

Visa on arrival is also possible at Egyptian airports (about US$30, exact U.S. dollar cash). We recommend the e-visa so you skip the line.
Many lookalike sites sell Egypt e-visas at up to double the price. Use only visa2egypt.gov.eg.
Drones are illegal to bring into Egypt.
Carry your printed e-visa, hotel details and itinerary.

Use only the official site linked above. Lookalike sites charge extra and are not faster.

Last verified Oct 12, 2026.

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Entry rules change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm before you travel. This is general guidance, not legal advice.

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