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Introducing Egypt

A truly legendary destination, Egypt conjures images of pharaohs and kings, sphinxes and pyramids. The nation is a vast, arid desert at the top of Northern Africa, populated mostly around the life-giving Nile River that bisects it.

You'll feel Egypt’s history in the labyrinthine street markets of Cairo and the towering minarets of its mosques. You'll see it in Luxor's temples and Alexandria's waterfront fortresses. It’s further exemplified in Abu Simbel, the site of two great temples built 3,000 years ago as monuments to Pharaoh Ramses II. And of course, you see it in Giza, where ancient Egyptians built their famed pyramidal tombs to inter their monarchs for eternity.

When is the best time to visit?
You’ll find the most pleasant weather in Egypt between October and April. This being a desert nation, the summer months (June through September) can be oppressively hot, especially if you venture down to Luxor and further south to the temples of Abu Simbel near the border with Sudan. Know that December and January are peak tourist months and the Easter period is popular too—try to book your trip as far in advance as possible, no matter when you plan to visit.

Where should you go?
It wouldn’t be a visit to Egypt without spending time in Cairo—and not just to see the Great Pyramid of Giza. Egypt’s capital is massive in scope (it’s home to about 20 million people), and there’s a cultural experience every corner. For incredible views head to the top of Mokattam Hill, where the Saladin Citadel fortress overlooks the city. If you want to experience more of the country—and you should—it’s a straight shot north to the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria, while in the south you’ll find impressive archeological sites at Luxor and Abu Simbel.

How many days do you need?
To really experience Cairo and make an excursion to the Great Pyramids of Giza, you'll want to spend a minimum of four or five days in the area. In a week, you can see the pyramids, explore Cairo, and make a side trip to Luxor and/or Alexandria. Spend longer than a week and you can see all of the above plus make an excursion to the southern border and see the impressive Abu Simbel temples. If you solely plan to visit Giza's pyramids, you could technically do so in two or three quick days—this is a whirlwind experience, and we highly recommend spending more time.

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Views from the Nile River
Map of Nile River Cruise & Cultural Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan - 10 Days
Nile River Cruise & Cultural Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan - 10 Days

See Egypt by land, sea, and air on this unforgettable 10-day adventure. Start in Cairo and the legendary pyramids of Giza, then fly to Luxor and take a ride down the Nile River, stopping to tour ancient temples along the way. Circle back to the capital and immerse yourself in Cairo's Islamic heritage as you visit mosques and museums and browse for souvenirs at the 14th-century market, Khan el-Khalili.

Spires on the skyline of Cairo
Map of Highlights of Egypt: Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh  - 7 Days
Highlights of Egypt: Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh - 7 Days

On this weeklong tour of Egypt, you'll enjoy a mix of cultural sightseeing and outdoor adventures. Tour ancient Egyptian landmarks in Cairo, behold the grand pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza, and see Roman ruins in Alexandria. Then you'll fly to the coastal resort of Sharm El Sheikh, venture out on a grand safari around Dahab, and relax by the Red Sea before circling back to the capital city.

The Great Sphinx of Giza
Map of Egypt Cultural Tour From Cairo - 5 Days
Egypt Cultural Tour From Cairo - 5 Days

This five-day trip is anchored in Cairo and takes you to Egypt's top cultural highlights. Begin with major attractions in the capital city, touring the Egyptian Museum to see the King Tut exhibit. Then, detour to Giza to visit the iconic pyramids and the Sphinx and day-trip to Alexandria to explore ancient Roman ruins. Finish the trip back in Cairo, where you'll learn about Islamic traditions and go for a dinner cruise on the Nile River.

Giza Pyramids
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Best of Cairo - 4 Days

On this quick, eventful journey, experience the best of Cairo. Tour the Egyptian Museum, which includes antiques that date back 5,000 years, followed by a visit to the famous Cairo Tower. Then, enjoy a concert in Giza surrounded by the pyramids and the Sphinx. Next, tour the Old Cairo churches, mosques, and market stalls, and enjoy delicious Egyptian fare.

A safari adventure in the Siwa Desert
Map of Ancient Egypt & Oasis Adventure: Cairo, Alexandria & Siwa - 10 days
Ancient Egypt & Oasis Adventure: Cairo, Alexandria & Siwa - 10 days

Discover some of Egypt's most historic and exotic locales as you travel from Cairo across the country to the western oasis of Siwa. First, marvel at the great pyramids of Giza, see pharaohs' treasures in the Egyptian Museum, and tour one of the finest libraries of the ancient world in Alexandria. Then continue west to the Siwa Oasis to visit archaeological sites and enjoy a desert safari.

The Nile river
Map of Jewels of The Nile: Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan - 8 days
Jewels of The Nile: Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan - 8 days

Explore Egypt on a luxurious Nile River cruise as you visit Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Highlights will include visiting the Pyramids of Giza, seeing art and artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, and Karnak Temple in Luxor. As you cruise down The Nile, you will also have time to relax and take in the scenery.

Make the Most of Your Time in Egypt

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See the Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza no matter how long your visit to Egypt
How Many Days to Spend in Egypt

Spanning thousands of years of ancient history, how can you see it all when visiting Egypt? Because Egypt is such a high-traffic tourist destination, there are plenty of...

Discover the Deir-al-Bahri (Temple of Hatshepsut) opposite Luxor, on a Cairo and Nile cruise adventure
Map of 1 Week in Egypt - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Egypt - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With a week to spend in Egypt, travelers have several great options. Try a highlights tour that takes you to Cairo, Alexandria, and the coastal resort of Sharm El Sheikh, or...

Ride a camel along the coast of Dahab famous for its sunsets and Blue Hole
Map of 10 Days in Egypt - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Egypt - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Ten days is a perfect amount of time to spend in Egypt. With enough time to explore several regions, you can combine an extended stay in Cairo with a multi-day cruise down the...

The temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt's ancient Nubia
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2 Weeks in Egypt - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

Two weeks is a generous amount of time to spend in Egypt. With 14 days, you can focus on Egyptian culture and history, touring the country's pyramids and ancient monuments, or...

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Set off on a four-day Nile River cruise aboard a luxurious dahabiya
Map of Discover Egypt's Capital & Sail the Nile River - 10 Days
Discover Egypt's Capital & Sail the Nile River - 10 Days

Immerse yourself in Egypt's rich history and culture, starting with a food tour in Cairo, followed by visits to iconic landmarks like the Giza Pyramid Complex and the Egyptian Museum. Then, fly to Aswan to board a luxurious dahabiya and sail along the Nile River. Stop at historical sites like the Temple of Kom Ombo, Gebel el-Silsila, and the Temple of Nekhbet. Rise above Luxor in a hot-air balloon at sunrise before heading to Hurghada to scuba dive in the Red Sea and flying back to Cairo to visit a community farm.

Spend four days exploring the Nile River's ancient temples on a traditional dahabiya
Map of Discover Egypt's Capital & Sail the Nile River - 9 Days
Discover Egypt's Capital & Sail the Nile River - 9 Days

In just nine days, you'll explore Egypt's bustling capital and sail along the Nile River on a traditional dahabiya sailboat. Start with a food tour in Cairo, then discover Memphis, the Saqqara Necropolis, and the Giza Necropolis on the city's outskirts before taking a day trip to the desert to visit Abu Simbel. Fly to Aswan to begin your four-day cruise, stopping at ancient landmarks like the temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak. Then, return to the capital to tour Coptic and Islamic Cairo and the Egyptian Museum.

Spend four days sailing along the Nile River aboard a dahabiya (traditional sailboat)
Map of Grand Tour of Egypt & Nile Sailing Trip - 12 Days
Grand Tour of Egypt & Nile Sailing Trip - 12 Days

Explore Egypt's highlights on this 12-day trip, beginning with a food tour in Cairo and a day trip to historical sites like the Giza Pyramid Complex. Spend a day discovering Alexandria and its ancient landmarks, then admire the monasteries in Wadi El Natrun before flying to Aswan. Visit Abu Simbel and Philae Temple, then board a dahabiya for a four-day cruise along the Nile River, stopping at notable temples, including Kom Ombo and Edfu, along the way. Finally, disembark and soar above Luxor in a hot-air balloon.

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7 Days in Egypt - 4 Unique Itineraries
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Travel specialist Samir Bishara
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Samir Bishara

I have been in the tourism field for many years, long enough for me to become very aware of travelers' needs and requirements. My passion for tourism and travel influenced me to switch my career...

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Travel specialist Ibrahim Elaref
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Ibrahim Elaref

I have been working in the tourism field for 18 years. I born in Luxor and now I live and work in Cairo. I established my own travel company in 2009, and we are now one of the leading tour...

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Travel specialist Mohamed Nabil
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Mohamed Nabil

Hi, I'm Mohamed and I am working in the travel industry for more than 3 years with the aim to provide the perfect holiday to our valued customers as we are specialist in organizing individual...

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Hi, I'm Habiba, I am in the travel industry for 3years with the aim to provide the perfect holiday to our valued customers as we are specialist in organizing individual tours, groups, Tailor made...

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Trip Reviews for Egypt

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Altogether it was a very positive experience....
Egypt | Jan 29 - Feb 11, 2025

Serge
Serge Q.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
Altogether it was a very positive experience.
Nader was most helpful with arrangements to fulfill our expectations and desires
Our Cairo guide Mohamed Sharawi was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic in sharing information we received eagerly.
As the other guide, also named Mohamed ( Luxorto Aswan), he was usually well enough informed but not all the time.
Drivers were well trained and we felt secure.
Housing accomodations were outstanding .
The boat ( dahabyia) was very pleasant...
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Altogether it was a very positive experience.
Nader was most helpful with arrangements to fulfill our expectations and desires
Our Cairo guide Mohamed Sharawi was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic in sharing information we received eagerly.
As the other guide, also named Mohamed ( Luxorto Aswan), he was usually well enough informed but not all the time.
Drivers were well trained and we felt secure.
Housing accomodations were outstanding .
The boat ( dahabyia) was very pleasant and the staff most amiable.
The cruise was very relaxing and pleasant.
It would be hard to point out one single moment or sight since everyone had it's features even though I admit that Karnak was most impressive.
Egyptian people were welcoming and friendly.
Food was good specially fruits and vegetables that were fresh and very tasty
We were very satisfied with this first experience with KimKim .

Hotel Reviews
Fairmont Nile city
cairo

Comfort, elegance. Great food. Perfect housekeeping and services

Authenticity & Character
Refined ambiance with Egyptian touch
Location
Overriding the Nile river
Staff
Housekeeping definitely
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds undoubtedly
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
Luxor, Luxor Governorate

Pleasant accommodation with a v6nice location with gardens and pool overlooking the Nile.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Magnfiiceny hallway .
Dahabiya Akhnaton

Nice boat event hough the cabins and washroom were very small. Th staff was efficient and friendly . Housekeeping excellent. Food was very fresh tasty and well presented

Authenticity & Character
Location
Typical and on a human scale.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cabins and public areas.
Seti Abu Simbel Lake Resort
Abu Simbel

Authentic nubian style with a unique touch.

Authenticity & Character
The overall decor
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Movenpick Aswan
Aswan

A unique hotel with great history, very nice decor from the mid sixties belle preserved. The pools and the gardens were exceptionally large and well kept

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Restaurant staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Grand Egyptian Museum tour to the grand hall & commercial area
Grand Egyptian Museum tour to the grand hall & commercial area
Cairo

A most impressive museum. The perfect stage for incomparable treasures.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit Abu Simbel temple  & overnight at the hotel
Visit Abu Simbel temple & overnight at the hotel
Egypt

As impressive as could be ecpected

Quality of Experience
Free Day in Cairo
Free Day in Cairo
Cairo

Touring old town and the optical churches gave us another view of Cairo

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Security and expeer
Dendara and Abydos temples Day trip
Dendara and Abydos temples Day trip
Luxor

Unexpected and spectacular

Quality of Experience
One xan be thankful that sand by covering the sight has kept this sight in such good conditions
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The chance to go threw the countryside and see local folks in their daily activities
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
Cairo

The encounter with the mummies was a rare experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Old Egyptian Museum
Visit Old Egyptian Museum
Cairo

Old museum still containing great treasures

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis and camel ride
Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis and camel ride
Cairo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mohamed Sharawi is an outstanding guide
Transport
Security professional and courteous
Visit The west Bank of Luxor
Visit The west Bank of Luxor
Luxor

The sight is totally awesome. Retired first tomb is incredible

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Embarkation in Esna – El Kab – Quessia
Embarkation in Esna – El Kab – Quessia
Esna

Very beautiful sight .

Quality of Experience
7
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Dahshour Pyramids
Visit Dahshour Pyramids
Egypt

Unexpected and pleasant discovery.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Karnak and Luxor temple
Karnak and Luxor temple
Luxor

Most impressive sight with a real feeling of the grandeur of it's past.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
El Kab - Edfu
El Kab - Edfu
Edfu
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kom Ombo Temple - Aswan
Kom Ombo Temple - Aswan
Kom Ombo

Unbelievable sight

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Philae temple & High Dam - Felluca ride
Visit Philae temple & High Dam - Felluca ride
Aswan

Well preserved after moving the whole complex to higher groundd

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Nader Hussein
Nader
Nader Hussein
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Feb 16, 2025

Hello Serge;

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic time exploring Egypt. It’s our mission to create memorable experiences, and it’s great to know that we succeeded in making your trip special. If you ever decide to return, we would love to assist you in planning more amazing adventures. Safe travels and best wishes!

Shukran
Nader

An amazing experience
Egypt | Jan 3 - Jan 10, 2025

Mayank
Mayank P.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Feb 08, 2025
Thank you the KIMKIM company for connecting us with local Egypt from Egypt Promotion. entire team was fabulous including guides, driver and other team members. our trip was planned and executed with precision by local team, congratulations. from our arrival at the airport on day one till we left on day ten we were superbly attended. we want to show our sincere gratitude to: 1. Mr Hasham (our guide: First of all, he is wonderful person, very caring, extremely organized. Our 3 daughters loved... Read more

Thank you the KIMKIM company for connecting us with local Egypt from Egypt Promotion. entire team was fabulous including guides, driver and other team members. our trip was planned and executed with precision by local team, congratulations. from our arrival at the airport on day one till we left on day ten we were superbly attended. we want to show our sincere gratitude to: 1. Mr Hasham (our guide: First of all, he is wonderful person, very caring, extremely organized. Our 3 daughters loved him. He is very knowledgeable about everything Egypt. One of the best things we loved about him was his punctuality, gentle mannerisms, and sense of humor. He made our trip memorable. 2. Mr Mahmoud: he was our go to all person from airports to hotels, and in between. In short, superb team. We highly recommend them without reservations.
One of the best parts of the trip was The Nile Cruise with Dahabiya, amazing. Thank you all from bottoms of our hearts for an unforgettable experience.

Hotel Reviews
The Nile Ritz-Carlton
Cairo
Authenticity & Character
by river NIle
Location
you can see Nile and Cairo from hotel room.
Staff
very helpfu and attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
reasonable
Merit Dahabyia
Aswan

very amazing experience

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Merit Dahabiya
Aswan
Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

I am a single man 60+ .I traveled by myself ...
Egypt | Jan 22 - Jan 28, 2025

John
John D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025
I am a single man 60+ .
I traveled by myself for seven days and even though I am well traveled, I was slightly nervous about visiting Egypt as an American.
From the moment I arrived at Cairo airport until I
was dropped off for the return flight I was very well taken care of by the KimKim team
Each guide was a trained Egyptologist with extensive knowledge of history of the country
and the sites , the drivers were unfailingly
polite and they worked together as great teams.
My...
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I am a single man 60+ .
I traveled by myself for seven days and even though I am well traveled, I was slightly nervous about visiting Egypt as an American.
From the moment I arrived at Cairo airport until I
was dropped off for the return flight I was very well taken care of by the KimKim team
Each guide was a trained Egyptologist with extensive knowledge of history of the country
and the sites , the drivers were unfailingly
polite and they worked together as great teams.
My email contact was Mohammed who responded very quickly. Egypt is. welcoming country. If I could give a 7 star review I would do so as 5 star is insufficient.
to all wuestions
.

the retjrn flight
I was cery wcared for by the KimKim team.
Each tour guide was a trained Egyptologist and each sriver was polite and hard working. lllknowledg
able

Activity Review
Half Day Tour To The Grand Egyptian Museum “GEM”
Half Day Tour To The Grand Egyptian Museum “GEM”
Egypt
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
their knowledge and their friendliness
Transport
excellent helpful drivers
Local specialist: Mohamed Nabil
Mohamed
Mohamed Nabil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Feb 02, 2025

Hello John ,
Thanks for your feedback. I am very happy that you enjoyed your trip with us, we will be waiting for you to come again to make it more special for you.
It was a pleasure helping you plan your trip.
Best Regards,
Mohammed

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