Egypt is a travel destination in Northern Africa. Its capital is Cairo. December and November are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Egypt
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx (landmark, Giza) — The only surviving ancient Wonder of the World — Great Pyramid, Khafre, and the Sphinx.
Luxor (landmark, Luxor) — World's greatest open-air museum — Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.
Aswan (city, Aswan) — Nubian villages, Philae Temple on the Nile, and the High Dam.
Abu Simbel (landmark, Aswan) — Colossal rock temples of Ramesses II — moved block by block from rising Nile waters.
Egyptian Museum, Cairo (landmark, Cairo) — World's largest collection of pharaonic antiquities including Tutankhamun's gold mask.
Hurghada (beach, Red Sea) — Red Sea resort — snorkelling, scuba diving, and year-round warm waters.
Sharm El-Sheikh (beach, Sinai South) — Diving paradise — Ras Mohammed National Park, coral reefs, and Sinai backdrop.
White Desert (natural, New Valley) — Surreal landscape of chalk-white rock formations sculpted by desert winds.
Alexandria (city, Alexandria) — Mediterranean city of legends — Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Greco-Roman heritage.
Siwa Oasis (natural, Matrouh) — Remote desert oasis — Oracle of Amun Temple, salt lakes, and Berber culture.