Destination guide
Pyramids, Nile cruises, and 5,000 years of pharaonic history.
Egypt is a bucket-list trip built around the Nile. Combine Cairo's pyramids with a Luxor–Aswan cruise and a Red Sea reef stop for the classic route.
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Best time to visit
Oct–Apr
Currency
Egyptian Pound (E£)
Language
Arabic
The Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum next door.
Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut's mortuary temple.
Luxor to Aswan by dahabiya or river ship — temples every stop.
Dahab and Hurghada for world-class snorkeling and diving.
Cairo — hot dry summers, mild winters.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 19° / 66°F | 21° / 70°F | 24° / 75°F | 29° / 84°F | 33° / 91°F | 35° / 95°F | 35° / 95°F | 35° / 95°F | 33° / 91°F | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 20° / 68°F |
| Low | 9° / 48°F | 10° / 50°F | 12° / 54°F | 15° / 59°F | 18° / 64°F | 21° / 70°F | 22° / 72°F | 22° / 72°F | 20° / 68°F | 18° / 64°F | 14° / 57°F | 11° / 52°F |
Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.
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