Egypt is a must-visit destination, especially for those who are drawn to the exotic, unique, and breathtaking. This ancient land offers a cocktail of unforgettable experiences, as you’ll be traveling not only through space but also through time.

What to see?

Egypt is home to unique landmarks you’ve known about since childhood and can now see firsthand. These include the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, the mysterious Sphinx, the world’s oldest monumental sculpture, and the Valley of the Kings with the tombs of pharaohs, where the legendary tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered.

Begin your visit to Cairo at the bustling maze of streets in Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Here, you’re sure to find spices, aromatic oils, quality cotton clothes, delicious halva, lamps, or intricately designed hookahs. Tip: always negotiate—the price can often be reduced by three times! Also, set aside time to visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses 160,000 artifacts, including the famous golden burial mask of Tutankhamun.

A Nile cruise will be an unforgettable adventure with stops in Aswan and the nearby island of Philae, known for its unique temple complex, as well as in Luxor, often called the world’s largest open-air museum. In Luxor, you’ll be amazed by the Karnak Temple’s massive columns and the unique frescoes in the Valley of the Queens.

For sun-seekers, Egypt’s coastline offers well-equipped beaches, crystal-clear Red Sea waters, and vibrant coral reefs. The resorts of Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada provide luxurious opportunities for world-class diving. Adventurous travelers can go on safari or take a ferry and bus to the unique rock-cut city of Petra, Jordan.

Which resort to сhoose in Egypt?

Hurghada might be your best choice if you…

Are traveling with children or prefer sandy beaches — Hurghada has soft sand and shallow waters close to shore, and most hotels are located right on the beach.

Don’t like long transfers to the hotel — the distance from the airport to hotels in Hurghada is short and not tiring.

Plan to visit historical landmarks — tours from Hurghada to the pyramids, Luxor, and Cairo are faster and cheaper than from Sharm El-Sheikh.

Aren’t planning diving excursions to see coral reefs, as Hurghada has fewer of them.

Sharm El Sheikh may suit you better if you…

Are fine with beaches that have pontoons and stairs — Sharm El Sheikh has sandy beaches, but they are fewer and narrower.

Don’t plan on visiting ancient cultural monuments, which are farther from Sharm El Sheikh.

Dream of enjoying beautiful underwater coral reefs.

Love exotic excursions — on the Sinai Peninsula, you can take a desert tour by quad bike, visit a Bedouin village, ride camels, climb Mount Moses, and watch the sunrise.

NB! In Sharm El Sheikh, water shoes are essential to avoid stepping on corals or sea urchins.

What to eat in Egypt

Sayadiya fish — rice pilaf with white fish, such as sea bass.

Gebna bateek — chilled watermelon slices with soft salty cheese, mint, or basil.

Fahda dani — lamb leg stuffed with garlic and oven-roasted.

Kofta mashwiya — charcoal-grilled kebabs.

Aromatic coffee with menenas buns filled with dates, almonds, pistachios, and cinnamon.