Ancient Wonders
Egypt
Egypt is home to millennia-old monuments, Nile cruises and Red Sea diving.
Highlights & essential info
Top highlights
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
- Luxor temples and Valley of the Kings
- Nile River cruises
- Cairo Egyptian Museum
- Red Sea diving and resorts
- Abu Simbel temples
Quick facts
- Best time to visit
- Oct to Apr
- Currency
- EGP (Egyptian Pound)
- Language
- Arabic
Destination highlights by category
Architecture
- Pyramids
- Temples
- Mosques
Shopping
- Khan el-Khalili
- Bazaars
- Papyrus Shops
Entertainment
- Nile Cruises
- Sound & Light Shows
- Diving
Culture
- Museums
- Archaeological Sites
- Historic Landmarks
Perfect for
This destination is ideally suited for the following types of travelers:
History Lovers
Archaeological exploration
Adventure Seekers
Desert and diving
Culture Enthusiasts
Ancient civilization
Cruise Travelers
Nile journeys
Popular activities & experiences
Discover 10 amazing experiences in Egypt
Khan Al-Khalili (Cairo) — Historic Bazaar Souk Walk + Old Cairo Shopping Lanes (Free Entry)
from Free
Nile River (Cairo / Luxor / Aswan) — Riverside Walk + Felucca Viewpoint (Free, Pay Only for Cruises)
from Free
SOHO Square (Sharm El Sheikh) — Entertainment & Dining Square at Savoy Resort (Free to Enter, Pay Per Activity)
from Free
Ras Mohammed National Park (Sharm El Sheikh) — Protected Area Entry + Reefs, Mangroves & Lagoons (Snorkel/Dive Day)
from EGP 25
The Egyptian Museum (Cairo — Tahrir Square) — Main Antiquities Museum Entry Ticket (Foreigners)
from EGP 550
Temple of Karnak (Karnak Temples, Luxor) — Massive Temple Complex + Great Hypostyle Hall (Entry Ticket)
from EGP 600
Pyramids of Giza (Giza Plateau) — Area Entry to the Pyramids + Great Sphinx View (Separate Tickets for Inside Pyramids)
from EGP 700
Abu Simbel Temple Complex (Aswan) — Great Temple of Ramesses II + Nefertari Temple (Entry Ticket)
from EGP 750
Valley of the Kings (Luxor West Bank) — Entry Ticket to Royal Tomb Valley (Extra Tickets for Select Tombs)
from EGP 750
Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) — Entry Inside the Great Pyramid (Separate Ticket; Giza Area Ticket Required)
from EGP 1,000
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