Best time to visit
22 things to do in Egypt
Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
The incredible Red Sea welcomes you to see its rich marine life, but Alexandria's harbour on the Mediterranean Sea is also perfect for discovering the ancient sunken cities of Egypt
Sham el-Nessim (Easter)
Celebrate an Egyptian Easter called Sham El-Nessim together with locals and meet spring
Abu Simbel Sun Festival
The inner sanctum of the temple remains in darkness throughout the year and sees the stream of natural sunlight only twice a year
Sahara Desert Trekking
Explore the Sahara Desert—a “country” of orange, white, and black sand dunes and rock sculpted to perfection by the wind
Sharks in the Red Sea
Dreaming about seeing sharks swimming in the open Red Sea? Not a bad idea, but try not to become their prey
Ramadan
Do not worry if you visit Egypt during Ramadan. It's always fun, interesting, and even frugal
Mediterranean Sea Beach Season
Improve your tan on the sun-kissed beaches of the Mediterranean coastline of Egypt!
Sunrise or Sunset on Mount Sinai
The sensation of being on Mount Sinai as the sun appears in the morning sky or sets on the horizon in the evening is impossible to forget
Red Sea Beach Season
Discover the coastline stretching from the Suez Canal for 1,250 kilometres and flanked with superb beaches
Sandboarding
The rolling sands of Egypt’s great sand sea is home to some of the best sandboarding in the world
Locust Plague
When you see a swarm of hungry, angry locusts, better stay out of their way!
Mango
Egyptian mango is one of the most nutritionally rich fruits with a distinctive flavour, smell, and taste
Hiking Sinai Trail
Explore and admire the landscapes of the Sinai Peninsula with its mountains and canyons
Camel Riding at Giza in Pleasant Weather
There is no better way to explore the Giza Pyramids, the Seventh Wonder of the World, than atop a camel—particularly enjoyable at sunrise or sunset!
Kitesurfing in El Gouna
Glide on the water alongside nature, sea birds, and sometimes flying fish, sea turtles, or dolphins
Eid al-Fitr
Don't miss the Festival of Breaking the Fast known as Eid-al-Fitr in Egypt
Mineral Springs in Siwa Oasis
Discover the fabulous desert oasis with its lush palm trees and sparkling muscle-relaxing hot springs
New Year's Eve
The Land of the Pharaohs is inviting you to pair a NYE party with an outdoor adventure