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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
Dahab: last refuge from reality
27.12.2018 - 04.01.2019 After an endlessly long flight journey via Casablanca and Cairo, we finally arrive in Dahab. We spend the last days of our trip in a relaxed manner in...
Luxor - Cairo - Frankfurt
The night is very short again. Wake-up call at 3:15 AM and there is breakfast. I thought there would only be Nescafé, tea, and cake like during the trip to Abu Simbel. But no,...
Ancient Egypt - Legendary Nile
In 1987, I took a tour through Egypt. For relaxation, I spent an afternoon reading a book, sipping cola, and enjoying a sandwich on the terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan....
Suez Canal, Suez to Port Said, Egypt, April 13, 2023
We anchored in front of the Suez Canal overnight. At 6:30 a.m. we entered the canal and are now at the head of a convoy of 19 ships. Contrary to popular belief, there was...
22.09.2019 ~ Second Day
Today would normally have been my trip to Alexandria, which I cancelled. Instead, Lana was kind enough to do something with me. Shopping was on the program. On the way there, we...
Mt. Sinai•Egypt🇪🇬
14.02.2022 • Larissa (a Swiss), Michail (a Belgian), and I spontaneously decided to climb Mt. Sinai, where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, in the middle of...
Trip to Cairo from El Gouna
A trip to Cairo from El Gouna in Egypt. Visit the sights of Cairo and Giza for a day. Explore the Egyptian Museum, the 3 Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx. Experience the country...
A trip to St. Catherine's Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh
You can book the St. Catherine's Monastery Sinai excursion from Sharm El Sheikh at firsttour-egypt You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to go to the...
Dahab•Egypt🇪🇬
09-19.02.2022 • After crossing the border at Taba, we took a very old bus for 2.5 hours to Dahab, a small coastal town that thrives on beautiful coral reefs, mountain views, and...
The madness begins!
Egypt 2010
Siwa•Egypt🇪🇬
06.-10.03.2022 • We took the bus from Cairo for 10 hours to the Siwa Oasis, which is only a few kilometers from the Libyan border and is in the middle of the Sahara. Time stands...
Fayoum, Egypt🇪🇬
24-26 February 2022 • Due to the physical and mental stress, it is not advisable to stay in Cairo for more than five consecutive days. So, Marie, Ragi, Roxane, and I...
Landious Travel
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Cairo, Egypt
27.02.-15.03.2022 • Interrupted by a week in the Siwa Oasis, I spent another two full weeks in the Egyptian capital. During this time, we partied a lot, ate well, and chilled...
Cairo, Egypt🇪🇬
20-24.02.2022 • Arriving in Cairo and staying with Marie, we spent the first days exploring the city. We visited mosques, parks, and some bars where we would, as always, meet...
Getting nicely browned
This cheese head is turning brown
Cairo excursions
This section contains all the information tourists need to book excursions and trips in Cairo, Egypt. It offers you a long list of excursions to choose from. While relaxing in...
Hurghada Ausflüge
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Nice day on the boat
Didn’t get sick, but did get a tan 🤞
Nice sunbathing
Checking if we're going to burn
Ausflug schwimmen mit Delfinen in Sharm El Sheikh
Erleben Sie das Schwimmen mit den Delfinen in Sharm El Sheikh.Sie werden von ihrem Hotel zum Delfenarium gebracht.Sie können entweder für 15 Minuten oder für eine halbe Stunde...
Cairo
Brief stopover in Cairo - November 29-30.
Arrival Hurghada 10.02.2019🛩
On 10.02.2019, we started our trip to Egypt. Early in the morning, we went to Düsseldorf Airport. The plane took off shortly before nine and we landed in Hurghada shortly before...
Good night
We're going to have a cocktail and then go to bed
Drinking
Delicious cocktails 2.12 😎😎
We are in the shuttle bus
It smells like cigarettes here
Cairo, Egypt🇪🇬
October 2019
Egypt 2016
Pictures from Egypt 2016
Egypt trip Oct. 2022
Egypt