Egypt travel guides
Practical guides written by the people who plan these trips every day.
Updated September 28, 2026
Egypt with kids: a parent's planning guide
How to plan Egypt with children: ages, pacing, which sites work, hotels with pools and when to add the beach.
Updated September 28, 2026
An Egypt honeymoon itinerary, day by day
Eight to twelve days of pyramids, a dahabiya on the Nile, a balloon over Luxor and time on the Red Sea.
Updated September 28, 2026
Nile cruise or dahabiya: which should you choose?
Size, pace, stops, comfort and cost: how a classic Nile ship compares with a small sailing dahabiya.
Updated September 28, 2026
Grand Egyptian Museum: tips for your visit
When to go, how long to allow, what not to miss and how to combine the museum with Giza.
Updated September 28, 2026
The best time to visit Egypt, month by month
Weather, crowds and prices through the year, and which months suit families, couples and divers.
Updated September 28, 2026
The 2027 total solar eclipse in Luxor
What happens on 2 August 2027, why Luxor is one of the best places to watch it, and how to plan around the heat.