Airport first move
Install your eSIM before flying and keep hotel details offline. Cairo traffic can make arrival logistics more stressful than the data setup.
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Egypt
travel guide 2026
Cairo, Giza, Luxor and Aswan with curated places, smart routes, maps and practical tips you will actually use.
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Travel essentials
What is worth knowing before you leave the airport.
Cash + cards
Keep Egyptian pounds for small purchases, tips and places where card acceptance is inconsistent; use reputable ATMs and check amounts before paying.
Heat strategy
Start major archaeological sites early, carry water and shade, and keep outdoor blocks shorter around midday.
Transport reality
For Cairo, app-based rides are often easier than negotiating each trip. For Luxor and Aswan, agree the route and price before non-metered rides.
Temple etiquette
Dress for sun and local context, follow photography restrictions and never climb or touch protected monuments.
Offline backup
Save tickets, hotel addresses and key map areas before long Nile or desert transfers. Connectivity is useful, but offline basics are still smart.
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Top places
A short selection based on usefulness, reputation and real trip value.
Giza ยท Must see
Pyramids of Giza
Egyptโs essential first-timer landmark. Go early, keep water with you and avoid trying to see the entire plateau at sprint pace.
Food:
Luxor ยท Must see
4.8 โ
30,823Karnak
One of the places where scale matters. Leave time for the Hypostyle Hall instead of rushing through the complex.
Food:
Google Maps ยท checked 2026-08-22Luxor ยท Must see
4.8 โ
22,756Valley of the Kings
Start early. The main mistake is underestimating heat, distances and how much visual information the tombs pack into a short visit.
Food:
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02 ยท MAP
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