Egypt
Combined with the natural spectacle of the mighty Western Desert, the marine reserves of the Red Sea and the cultural melting pot of Cairo, Egypt is one of the most alluring destinations on the planet.
Highlights
- River cruisers ply the waters of the Nile near Aswan, where the desert spills down to the waterfront and ancient cities line its banks.
- Cairo’s iconic Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square houses a treasure trove of more than 160,000 objects spanning the last 5,000 years.
- Off the coast of Sharm el Sheikh, the Ras Muhammad National Park is considered one of the best diving spots in the world.
- No trip is complete without a camel ride around the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the original Seven Wonders of the World.
When to visit?
The best time to visit Egypt is between October and April, when temperatures are cooler, but still pleasantly warm across the country. This makes exploring the busy streets of Cairo, visiting the Pyramids in the desert, and exploring ancient Pharaonic tombs more comfortable and enjoyable.
