Find a Travel Partner in Egypt
Egypt is the original bucket-list trip - the Pyramids, the temples of Luxor and a Nile cruise between them, with Red Sea reefs for afterward. It's a lot to take in, and a companion makes the temples and the touts easier.
🇪🇬 Egypt at a glance
- Capital
- Cairo
- Largest city
- Cairo
- Official language
- Arabic
- Area
- 1,002,450 km² (387,048 mi²)
- Population
- 116.5 million2024 · World Bank
- Currency
- Egyptian pound — EGP (£)
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Calling code
- +20
- Plug type
- Type C, F
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What Egypt is known for
Egypt is the original bucket-list trip - the Pyramids, the temples of Luxor and a Nile cruise between them, with Red Sea reefs to finish. It's a lot to take in, and a companion makes the temples, the heat and the touts all a good deal easier.
- The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Luxor's temples and Valley of the Kings
- Nile cruises
- Red Sea diving and reefs
Tourism in Egypt
International tourist arrivals over the most recent years with available data - roughly #2 of 15 in its continent by reported arrivals (sources vary by country).
Top cities to explore in Egypt
From Cairo to Hurghada, these are the places most Egypt trips are built around. Find a travel buddy in Cairo who's already planning the same route, or pair up before you fly.
Cairo
Sprawling capital beside the Pyramids, with the grand Egyptian Museum.
Luxor
Open-air museum of temples on the Nile.
Aswan
Relaxed southern Nile city near Abu Simbel.
Hurghada
Red Sea resort town built around diving and reefs.
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Create your tripThings to do in Egypt
A shortlist of experiences worth building a trip - and a partnership - around.
Pyramids & ancient
- The Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza
- Valley of the Kings and temples at Luxor
- Abu Simbel near Aswan
Nile & desert
- A few nights cruising the Nile
- Felucca sail at sunset in Aswan
- White Desert camping safari
Red Sea & reef
- Dive or snorkel off Hurghada and Dahab
- Coral gardens of the Red Sea
- Beach time on the Sinai coast
Culture & food
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar in Cairo
- Koshary, ful and fresh flatbread
- The treasures of the Egyptian Museum
Know before you go
The practical stuff every traveler needs - weather, safety, costs and how to get around.
Best time to visit
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.
Safety tips
- Expect persistent touts at sites; a firm, friendly 'no thanks' works
- Use registered ride-hailing apps at night rather than hailing on the street
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe
- Traveling with a verified partner adds an easy extra layer of safety
Accommodation & daily budget
- Hostel dorm
- $6-12/ night
- Budget hotel / guesthouse
- $15-30/ night
- Mid-range hotel
- $40-75/ night
- Meals (per day)
- $5-12
Splitting a twin room and transport with a partner can cut your daily costs by 30-40%.
Getting around & useful apps
Domestic flights and overnight trains link Cairo, Luxor and Aswan; Nile cruises double as transport. In Cairo, ride-hailing apps beat haggling for taxis.
Visa & entry requirements for Egypt
Every nationality is different - pick your passport for a personalized answer, or open our Visa page for assisted help applying.
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Plan your Egypt trip together
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Hotels & Homes
Hotels, resorts, hostels and homes worldwide - book a room to share and split the cost.
Flights
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Trains
Scenic routes and fast city hops - book train tickets across many countries.
Car Rentals
Rent a car and explore on your own schedule - perfect for road trips together.
Tours & Attractions
Skip-the-line tickets, day tours and experiences at the top attractions.
Flight + Hotel
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