Ahmed Samir

Egypt works well for solo travellers: the main route from Cairo to Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea is easy to follow, sites are guarded and day tours make it simple to meet people. Here is how to enjoy it alone: safety, a two-week route, transport, where to stay, single supplements and advice for women.

The best way to spend a honeymoon in Egypt is to combine three things: two days in Cairo for the pyramids, a Nile cruise or dahabiya between Luxor and Aswan, and a few slow days on the Red Sea. Here are the best months, sample itineraries, romantic experiences and practical tips for couples.

The best months for a Nile river cruise between Luxor and Aswan are October to April, when daytime highs are about 23 to 30 degrees. November, February and March balance weather and crowds best; December and January are busiest; summer is hot but cheaper. A month-by-month guide with holidays and booking tips.

Curious about what did Egyptians do for fun? Discover their favorite pastimes like Senet, dance, music, and festivals that brought ancient Egypt to life.

The Western Desert of Egypt covers about two-thirds of the country, from the Nile to Libya. A practical guide to its oases (Siwa, Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga and Fayoum), the White and Black Deserts, Wadi Al-Hitan, the best season, distances from Cairo, safety and what a desert tour includes.

A classic holiday in Egypt covers Cairo and the pyramids, Luxor, a 3 or 4-night Nile cruise to Aswan and Abu Simbel, usually in 8 to 10 days, with a few days on the Red Sea if you have time. Here is the route day by day, how to travel between cities, when to go and the local tips that make it easy.

The Black Pyramid is the pyramid of King Amenemhat III at Dahshur, built around 1850 BC in the Middle Kingdom. Its mud-brick core, once cased in white limestone, is now a dark ruin, which gave it its name. Here is its history, its clever design, why it failed and how to see it today.

Farafra is the smallest and quietest of Egypt's Western Desert oases, midway between Bahariya and Dakhla and the nearest town to the White Desert. What to see, hot springs, how to get there from Cairo, when to go and how to plan a White Desert camp.

Discover how to celebrate your New Year in Egypt 2025–2026 with magical Nile cruises, pyramids, and unique local festivities. Make this trip truly unforgettable

Why was Egypt called the gift of the Nile? Discover how the Nile’s waters shaped Egypt’s land, life, and history. Uncover secrets and plan your visit now!

Summer in Egypt works if you split it the way locals do: sea and diving on the Red Sea or the Mediterranean, the temples of Luxor and Aswan at sunrise, Cairo's museums in the heat of the day. Temperatures by city, sample plans, what to skip and how to stay cool.

Twice a year, on 22 February and 22 October, the rising sun shines about 60 metres into the Great Temple of Abu Simbel and lights three of the four statues in the sanctuary. Here is what happens, at what time, what the festival ticket costs and how to get there from Aswan.