The Nile made Egypt, and it still explains the map: a green ribbon of life through the desert, with nearly every city, temple and traveller strung along it. The Pyramids of Giza stand at Cairo's edge (the last survivors of the ancient world's seven wonders), while upriver, Luxor's Karnak temple and the Valley of the Kings reward slow exploration, ideally from the deck of a Nile cruiser. The Red Sea coast and Sinai add coral reefs among the world's finest, and Cairo itself is a dense, generous metropolis of minarets, museums and late-night tea. Five thousand years of history sit unusually close to the surface here.
Egypt on Nuvoha spans 3 destinations: Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh. Set your budget and Nuvoha builds the complete trip: flights and hotels together.
Why visit Egypt
- Cities you can explore on foot, from headline sights to quiet neighbourhoods
- Coastline worth building a trip around
- Quieter alternatives beyond the obvious stops
- Easy to combine two cities in a single trip
Best known for
- The Pyramids of Giza
- Nile cruises
- Tutankhamun's treasures
- Red Sea diving
- Pharaonic temples of Luxor
Along the Nile and beyond
- Cairo and Giza: The capital's medieval, mosque-lined streets and world-class museum collections, with the Pyramids and Sphinx at the desert edge.
- Nile Valley: Upper Egypt's showpieces: Luxor's Karnak temple and Valley of the Kings, Aswan's river islands and Abu Simbel far to the south.
- Red Sea Coast: Hurghada and El Gouna front some of the world's richest coral reefs, with diving and winter sun year round.
- Sinai: Sharm El Sheikh and laid-back Dahab for diving, and Mount Sinai with St Catherine's Monastery at its foot.
- Mediterranean Coast: Alexandria's seafront corniche and Graeco-Roman heritage, in a cooler, breezier climate than the rest of the country.
Where to go
First things first
| Currency | Egyptian Pound (EGP) |
|---|---|
| Language | Arabic; English is widely understood in tourism |
| Time zone | Eastern European Time (UTC+2), with daylight saving observed in summer (UTC+3) |
| Emergency number | 122 (police), 123 (ambulance), 180 (fire) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Tap water | Not for drinking: stick to bottled water, which is available everywhere |
Seasons at a glance in Cairo
| Month | Typical range | Season |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C to 19°C | Mild winter |
| April | 15°C to 29°C | Warm spring |
| July | 23°C to 35°C | Hot dry summer |
| October | 18°C to 30°C | Warm autumn |
Seasons vary across Egypt. Each destination page has its own climate table.
How travellers explore Egypt
Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh sit about 106 km apart, an easy pairing in one trip.
Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh sit about 376 km apart, an easy pairing in one trip.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Egypt destinations can I book with Nuvoha?
Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, each with complete flight and hotel trips built around your budget.
What kind of trips suit Egypt?
Egypt works for city breaks and beach holidays, and its cities pair well for multi-stop itineraries.
How do you get from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan?
Domestic flights take about an hour, while the overnight sleeper train from Cairo's Ramses Station is the classic slower route. Many visitors pair the journey with a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
Cash or card in Egypt?
Cards work in hotels and larger restaurants, but Egypt remains substantially a cash economy: markets, taxis and tipping (baksheesh) all call for Egyptian pounds in small notes.
What plug type does Egypt use?
Types C and F, the round two-pin European sockets, at 220 volts. Visitors from the UK and North America need an adapter.
