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Best time to go
October to April brings comfortable temperatures for the sites and the desert. Summer is intensely hot, especially in the south around Luxor and Aswan. The Red Sea stays warm and divable year-round.
Top places
Things to do
Pyramids and ancient
- The Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza
- Valley of the Kings and temples at Luxor
- Abu Simbel near Aswan
Nile and desert
- A few nights cruising the Nile
- Felucca sail at sunset in Aswan
- White Desert camping safari
Red Sea and reef
- Dive or snorkel off Hurghada and Dahab
- Coral gardens of the Red Sea
- Beach time on the Sinai coast
Culture and food
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar in Cairo
- Koshary, ful and fresh flatbread
- The treasures of the Egyptian Museum
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $6 to $12 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $15 to $30 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $40 to $75 |
| Meals, per day | $5 to $12 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
Domestic flights and overnight trains link Cairo, Luxor and Aswan; Nile cruises double as transport. In Cairo, ride-hailing apps beat haggling for taxis.
How many people visit
International arrivals to Egypt over the most recent years with data, roughly number 2 of 15 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) and the World Bank, updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest estimate.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Cairo
- Languages
- Arabic
- Population
- 118.4 million (2025)
- Area
- 1,002,450 km² (387,048 mi²)
- Calling code
- +20
- Region
- Northern Africa
Travelling solo in Egypt
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Egypt trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Expect persistent touts at sites; a firm, friendly 'no thanks' works.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
Meeting someone new? Talk here first, meet somewhere public, and read our travel safety guide.
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Travelling to Egypt with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Egypt?
Make a free profile and add your Egypt trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Egypt you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
October to April brings comfortable temperatures for the sites and the desert. Summer is intensely hot, especially in the south around Luxor and Aswan.
How much does a day in Egypt cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $6 to $12; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $15 to $30; mid-range hotel, per night: $40 to $75; meals, per day: $5 to $12. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Egypt good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Egypt trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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