The 13 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in egypt"
Named by 6 of 81. CairoCairo Governorate, EgyptChaotic and noisy; a writer spent three full days and did not see it all.Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are best visited early.Best time to visit Cairo
Named by 6 of 82. LuxorLuxor Governorate, EgyptThe Nile splits the city into an East Bank of temples and a West Bank with the Valley of the Kings.Visit Karnak early to avoid crowds.
Named by 6 of 83. AswanAswan Governorate, EgyptKnown for ancient temples, Nubian culture and Nile islands.Nile cruises run between Luxor and Aswan.
Named by 6 of 8
4. Hurghada
Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
A Red Sea resort town stretching 60 km along the shore.
Golden beaches, diving and a lively city atmosphere.
Named by 5 of 85. Sharm El SheikhSouth Sinai, EgyptBeaches, diving and desert safaris, with Ras Mohammed and Naama Bay nearby.Naama Bay combines snorkeling and diving by day with nightlife.
Named by 5 of 86. AlexandriaAlexandria Governorate, EgyptAncient history and archaeological sights on the Mediterranean.The modern library building is cylindrical and holds over eight million books.
Named by 5 of 87. El GounaRed Sea Governorate, EgyptA resort town built around lagoons and waterways, about 25 km from Hurghada.Offers sunset cruises, desert safaris and snorkeling.
Named by 4 of 88. Sinai PeninsulaSinai, EgyptA peninsula between the Mediterranean to the north and the Red Sea to the south.
Named by 3 of 89. Abu SimbelAswan Governorate, EgyptListed among the famous landmarks, alongside the Pyramids of Giza.
Named by 3 of 810. Kom OmboAswan Governorate, EgyptA Graeco-Roman temple begun in the 2nd century.
Named by 2 of 811. Marsa AlamRed Sea Governorate, EgyptA Red Sea base for snorkeling, turtles and dive sites.
Named by 2 of 812. MinyaMinya Governorate, EgyptDescribed as rich in history and archaeology spanning over 5,000 years.
13. Siwa OasisMatrouh Governorate, EgyptA quiet oasis, described as off the beaten path along with Fayoum and the White Desert.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name March to April and October to November as the best time to visit Egypt.
Named by 6 of 81. CairoChaotic and noisy; a writer spent three full days and did not see it all.Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are best visited early.Best time to visit Cairo
Named by 6 of 82. LuxorThe Nile splits the city into an East Bank of temples and a West Bank with the Valley of the Kings.Visit Karnak early to avoid crowds.
Named by 6 of 83. AswanKnown for ancient temples, Nubian culture and Nile islands.Nile cruises run between Luxor and Aswan.
