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Places to see in Egypt, from Giza to Luxor, and the best time to go: Oct–Apr.
Places to see in Egypt
- GizaThe pyramidsPhoto: Mohamed abdelzaher · CC BY-SA 4.0
LuxorTemples and royal tombsPhoto: Roland Unger · CC BY-SA 3.0
AswanNile feluccasPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
Red Sea – Coral reefs
Best time to go to Egypt
Generally October to April. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Egypt
What surprised you most about Egypt?
Most of Egypt’s population lives along the Nile valley and delta, a narrow green strip in the desert. Many visitors are surprised how close the Giza pyramids are to the edge of Cairo. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Egypt?
October to April is the most comfortable time, especially in Luxor and Aswan, where summer is extremely hot. The Red Sea coast is warm enough for diving all year. What would you add?
One place in Egypt you’d never skip?
The pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor and Abu Simbel, and a Nile cruise are often named. Which place would you never skip?
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