Regions of Egypt
Cairo, Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Grand Egyptian Museum — Best in Oct–Apr (Pleasant 22–28°C Sunshine) · Gateway: Cairo International Airport (CAI) & Ramses / Bashtil Upper Egypt Rail Stations
Cairo, Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Grand Egyptian Museum (القاهرة والجيزة) is famed for Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Saqqara Step Pyramid, Egyptian Museum (Tahrir), Islamic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili. Signature regional specialties include Koshary (Abou Tarek Lentil-Pasta-Crispy Onion Bowl), Ta'ameya (Egyptian Fava Falafel), Ful Medames & Hamam Mahshi. Primary transit hub: Cairo International Airport (CAI) & Ramses / Bashtil Upper Egypt Rail Stations.
Luxor (Ancient Thebes), Karnak, Valley of the Kings & Dendera — Best in Oct–Apr · Gateway: Luxor International Airport (LXR) & Luxor Railway Station
Luxor (Ancient Thebes), Karnak, Valley of the Kings & Dendera (الأقصر وصعيد مصر) is famed for Karnak Temple Complex, Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun & Seti I), Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Medinet Habu & Hot-Air Balloons. Signature regional specialties include Tagine Bamia bil Lahma (Baked Okra & Lamb Claypot), Sun-Risen Baladi Bread, Molokhia & Fresh Sugarcane Juice (Asab). Primary transit hub: Luxor International Airport (LXR) & Luxor Railway Station.
Aswan, Philae, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Abu Simbel — Best in Oct–Apr (Ideal Winter Warmth Dec–Feb) · Gateway: Aswan International Airport (ASW) & Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
Aswan, Philae, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Abu Simbel (أسوان والنوبة وأبو سمبل) is famed for Abu Simbel Twin Rock Temples of Ramesses II, Philae Island Temple of Isis, Aswan Felucca Sailboats, Old Cataract Terrace, Kom Ombo & Edfu Temple. Signature regional specialties include Nubian Tagine, Hibiscus Karkadeh Tea (Hot or Iced), Nile Perch & Spiced Lentil Soup. Primary transit hub: Aswan International Airport (ASW) & Abu Simbel Airport (ABS).
Hurghada, El Gouna, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh & Dahab — Best in Year-Round Diving (Best Sep–Nov & Mar–May) · Gateway: Hurghada Airport (HRG) & Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Hurghada, El Gouna, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh & Dahab (البحر الأحمر وجنوب سيناء) is famed for Ras Mohammed National Park, Giftun Islands, Marsa Alam Dugongs & Sea Turtles, Dahab Blue Hole, Mount Sinai Sunrise & St. Catherine's Monastery. Signature regional specialties include Sayadieh Red Sea Fish & Caramelized Onion Rice, Grilled Calamari & Bedouin Zarb. Primary transit hub: Hurghada Airport (HRG) & Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH).
Alexandria, El Alamein & North Coast — Best in Apr–Nov · Gateway: Misr / Sidi Gaber Stations (2h 20m ENR Talgo Train from Cairo) & Borg El Arab (HBE)
Alexandria, El Alamein & North Coast (الإسكندرية والساحل الشمالي) is famed for Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Citadel of Qaitbay (Pharos Lighthouse Site), Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar & Montaza Palace Gardens. Signature regional specialties include Alexandrian Kebda Iskandarani (Spiced Liver), Hawawshi & Mediterranean Grilled Sea Bream. Primary transit hub: Misr / Sidi Gaber Stations (2h 20m ENR Talgo Train from Cairo) & Borg El Arab (HBE).
Siwa Oasis, White Desert, Bahariya & Fayoum — Best in Oct–Apr · Gateway: Siwa Oasis & Bahariya (4×4 Safari from Cairo) + Fayoum (90 min SW of Cairo)
Siwa Oasis, White Desert, Bahariya & Fayoum (واحة سيوة والصحراء البيضاء والفيوم) is famed for White Desert Chalk Mushroom Formations, Siwa Shali Mud-Brick Fortress, Cleopatra's Spring, Salt Lakes & Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley UNESCO Fossils). Signature regional specialties include Siwan Date-and-Olive Tagine, Abadom (Sand-pit Chicken) & Lemongrass Mint Tea. Primary transit hub: Siwa Oasis & Bahariya (4×4 Safari from Cairo) + Fayoum (90 min SW of Cairo).