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Vacation in Egypt : Highlights & Travel Tips
Egypt is a destination that feels both monumental and deeply alive, where ancient history and modern daily life meet along the Nile. Travelers are drawn by the sheer scale of its wonders: the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Beyond its archaeological icons, Egypt offers memorable experiences like sailing on a felucca at sunset, cruising the Nile between Aswan and Luxor, exploring bustling bazaars in Cairo, and diving or snorkeling in the clear waters of the Red Sea.
What makes Egypt especially special is the variety packed into one trip: world-famous heritage sites, vibrant cities, desert landscapes, and resort coasts. Travelers should plan for early starts at major monuments to avoid crowds and midday heat, dress modestly when visiting religious or traditional areas, and carry cash for smaller purchases and tips, which are customary. Domestic flights and overnight trains can save time over long distances, and hiring a knowledgeable local guide can add valuable historical context while making visits to major sites much smoother.
Best time to travel Egypt
The best time to visit Egypt is from March to April, when travel interest peaks and conditions are generally more comfortable for sightseeing. These spring months are ideal because they offer warmer but usually more manageable weather than the intense summer heat, making it easier to explore outdoor sites like the pyramids and ancient temples.
Best travel reports from Egypt
Luxor: Temple of Karnak and Luxor
Today we are heading south, by plane to Luxor. The flight from Cairo departs at 6 o'clock, so we have to get up at 3 o'clock. But we will be grateful later in the day, as we...
On the way to Alexandria
Today we continue to Alexandria, a 4.5-hour drive from Cairo. Time for some thoughts about the country and its people. I am grateful for Hoda, our guide. She brings the people...
The big day
Woke up with a cold, slept poorly. There is a lot on the program today, so I'm tense because I don't feel well. The anticipation of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx is...
Nile cruise Egypt - Part 6 botanical garden, obelisk and back to Luxor
The last day of an eventful journey on the Nile, packed with cultural treasures and history.
Cairo and Giza (Egypt Part 1)
Cairo is home to 23 million inhabitants, daily traffic jams, and smog, just like the pyramids in Giza. We experienced all of this on our first day in Egypt.
Off to the desert
Tea break
Assuan wieder
Today we are going back to Assuan - which means going through the same straight road that leads through the desert. This time we are staying on Elephantine Island in Assuan, an...
Back to Cairo
Today a short post, on one hand because we mostly drove and ate and saw little, and on the other hand because tomorrow we continue at 3.00 am! Today we are driving back to Cairo...
Esna and Luxor
We set sail from Edfu at dawn. We didn't see anything from the city... only heard. There was an Egyptian wedding at a bar by the dock. Just as a side note, I saw a tramp...
Egypt 2016 - in the land of the Pharaohs
Magical sunset ☀️
Cairo Boom Wow Uff
Hello hello my dear ones! Three days in Cairo and it feels like Uganda is years away! The journey was secretly exhausting, flew from 4-8 am and then took a taxi for an hour to...
Stay in touch
I was thrilled to see how many people are taking an interest in my adventure, my journey. Even people I don’t know particularly well have asked if I can share a bit, for example...
Organized chaos and other brilliant inventions
With a little sleep but still well-rested, I set off on a self-guided tour of the historic Islamic quarter in Cairo. I started on El Moez Street and walked along it to the old...
El Gouna
We have now arrived in El Gouna for the last few days. Unfortunately, there are no rooms in the hotel with sun and a nice view, so we decided to choose a room with sun and this...
Luxor Theben West
Luxor West After a pretty good night (except for the cold, we slept well), it was 3 degrees last night and there is no heating. At the beginning of the month it snowed in Luxor...
Marsa Alam and Hurghada
After a really tiring 18-hour drive, we booked our dives in Marsa Alam in the morning. We went directly to the dives even though we were a bit tired. In the afternoon, we...
Cairo (Egypt Part 2)
The second day in Cairo started early in the morning, as we were going to visit the Old Town of Cairo and the Egyptian Museum. Our tour guide Ahmed picked us up from the hotel...
Sweet idleness on the Nile & Kom Ombo
We have been longing for a day when we don't have to get up before 5 o'clock - today is the day. The only attraction on the agenda is the Kom Ombo Temple, which we will visit at...
Nile cruise Egypt - Part 5 Abu Simbel
The highlight of the Nile cruise: the temples of Abu Simbel and an adventurous journey back to the ship
Nile Cruise Egypt - Part 4 Aswan and Philae
And the journey continued, partly on a sailboat and in complete calm in the middle of the Nile. The temple complex on the island of Angilki was very worth seeing.
Nile cruise in Egypt - Part 3 Temple of Kom Ombo
Continuing along the Nile to the double temple of Kom Ombo.
Nile Cruise Egypt - Part 2 Edfu
Continuing on the Nile, from Luxor to Edfu, to the Horus Temple.
Abu Simbel
4:00 Wake up, quick coffee and off to Abu Simbel. Since it is a small bus, we sit only behind one another, as all solo travelers have blocked double seats 😫 The seats with...
Assuan and Nasser Lake, Philae Temple
Wake up at 6 a.m. again, as we have to leave at 7 a.m. to visit the Aswan Dam with a tour of the dam. We will be taking a bus through Aswan via the old dam....
On the go on the Nile KomOmbo
On the go on the Nile This morning the ship set sail at 7 o'clock. So we didn't see anything from Edfu. But we were able to sleep a little longer today. It's really warm in the...
Death on the Nile.....
Death on the Nile…. ....or boarding on a "premium ship" The alarm clock rings shortly after 6.....the phone too. Someone wants to pick up our suitcases again.....of course, for...
Egypt 2022 Arrival
25.01.2022 The arrival Arrival in Egypt The alarm clock rings at 3:00 am because we are not starting from Cologne as planned, but from Düsseldorf. At 5 o'clock we stand in...
From Luxor to El Gouna
We will be picked up at 8am and taken back to El Gouna. Farewell at breakfast and off to the bus. We are traveling back with the German-Turkish tour group and the noise in the...
Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx of Giza + Egyptian Museum
Excursion to the Pyramids and Sphinx with a visit to the Museum
Cairo on my own
First Steps in Cairo