egypt
Egypt has fascinated travellers for centuries, and it still delivers. The pyramids of Giza, the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the temples of Luxor and Karnak and the Valley of the Kings are all as extraordinary as you imagine.
The best way to see them is slowly, with an expert Egyptologist and a few days on the Nile, staying in historic hotels like the Old Cataract in Aswan.
where to go
The pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
Sail between Luxor and Aswan on a small ship or dahabiya.
Philae Temple, Nubian villages and feluccas at sunset.
Ramesses II's great temples on Lake Nasser.
when to go
Egypt is best from October to April. Summer is very hot in the south.
November to February
Warm, sunny days. The most comfortable time for touring.
March to April
Hotter, but still good, and quieter after Easter.
May to September
Very hot in Luxor and Aswan. Early starts are essential.
where to stay
Aswan
The famous hotel where Agatha Christie stayed.
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Photo: The Oberoi A small luxury ship sailing between Luxor and Aswan.
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experiences
Explore Giza with an Egyptologist at the quietest time of day.
See Tutankhamun's treasures in the new museum.
Float over the West Bank temples at sunrise.
Sail the Nile on a traditional boat with just a few cabins.
Fly from Aswan to see the temples early in the day.
Sail around the islands of Aswan.
October to April, when temperatures are comfortable.
UK travellers can get an e-visa before travel or a visa on arrival.
Yes. Children love the pyramids, the Nile and the Red Sea.
Yes. Three or four nights on the Nile is the best way to see the temples between Luxor and Aswan.
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