Egypt holiday
Travel tips, best time to visit & highlights for your Egypt holiday in Africa
Land of the Pharaohs: The Pyramids of Giza, Luxor's temples, a Nile cruise, and the Red Sea with world-class diving. Egypt combines 5,000 years of history with beach holidays.
Capital
Cairo
Language
Arabic
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Time zone
UTC+2
Flight time from DE
approx. 4–5 hours
Entry requirements
Passport, visa on arrival
Deals for Egypt:
Which hotels in Egypt are recommended?
Selected hotels and holiday accommodations in Egypt — with images, reviews, and direct booking links with our partners.
Hotel Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Luxor, Ägypten
Aldiana Club Naga Bay
Soma Bay, Ägypten
JAZ Fanara Resort
Hadabat Umm es-Sid, Ägypten
Hotel Xperience Sea Breeze Resort
Shark Bay, Ägypten
Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa, Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh, Ägypten
Pickalbatros White Beach Resort - Hurghada
Hurghada, Ägypten
Sirena Beach Resort & Spa
Abu Ghusun, Ägypten
Amarina Jannah Resort & Aqua Park Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam, Ägypten
What are the highlights of Egypt?
The best-known highlights of Egypt include Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Red Sea, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Pyramids of Giza
The last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – 4,500 years old and still breathtaking.
Luxor
Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Hatshepsut Temple – the largest open-air museum in the world.
Red Sea
Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh: World-class diving and snorkeling.
Nile Cruise
From Luxor to Aswan: Temples, Nile landscapes, and Egyptian history.
Abu Simbel
Ramses II's monumental rock temples – spectacularly relocated around 1968.
Hotels in Egypt
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
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When is the best time to visit Egypt?
The best time to visit Egypt is October–April. In summer: 35–42°C. In winter: 18–25°C.
Recommended travel time
October–April
Summer
35–42°C
Winter
18–25°C
How much does a holiday in Egypt cost?
A holiday in Egypt costs roughly 25–40€ per person per day (excluding flights) on a budget, 40–80€ mid-range and 80–200€ for luxury travel.
Average cost per person per day (excluding flight)
Budget
25–40€
Hostel, street food, public transport
Mid-range
40–80€
Hotel, restaurant, excursions
Luxury
80–200€
Boutique hotel, fine dining
How long is the flight from Germany to Egypt?
From Germany you reach Egypt in approx. 4–5 hours.
What travel tips are there for Egypt?
Insider knowledge to make your holiday better.
Visit the pyramids at sunrise – fewer tourists, great light
Baksheesh (tip) is expected everywhere – keep small bills ready
Nile cruise: 4-5 nights are ideal
Sunscreen and head covering are a must
Bring stomach medication – Pharaoh's revenge is real
What do people eat in Egypt?
Typical dishes in Egypt are Koshari, Ful Medames, Shawarma, Mahshi, Umm Ali, Hibiscus Tea.
These dishes you must try!
Which regions and places in Egypt are worth visiting?
17 regions, cities and highlights in Egypt
Cities
Alexandria
Alexandria is the city founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and was for centuries the intellectual center of the ancient world — home to the legendary library, the Lighthouse …
Aswan
Aswan is Egypt's southernmost city and the quieter, more romantic counterpart to the monumental Luxor. Here, where the Nile takes on its most beautiful form — fanned out in blue …
Dahab
Dahab is Egypt's coolest coastal town – a former Bedouin village on the east coast of the Sinai Peninsula that has transformed from a hippie hangout in the 1980s to an …
El Gouna
El Gouna is Egypt's answer to the Maldives – a luxurious lagoon resort town on the Red Sea, entirely designed from scratch, distinguished by its artificial islands, canals, and …
Giza
Giza is located on the western bank of the Nile right next to Cairo and is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — the only one that still exists. The Pyramids of …
Hurghada
Hurghada is one of the most popular travel destinations on the Red Sea and attracts millions of vacationers from all over the world every year — especially from Germany, Austria, …
Cairo
Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is the largest city in Africa and the Middle East — a chaotic, loud, and absolutely fascinating metropolis, watched over by the Pyramids of Giza for …
Luxor
Luxor is the largest open-air museum in the world. The city on the Nile, built on the ruins of ancient Thebes, hosts such a wealth of temples, tombs, and monuments that one would …
Port Ghalib
Port Ghalib is the new luxury gem on the Red Sea - a modern marina town that has only emerged along the Egyptian coast between Hurghada and Marsa Alam since the 2000s. The …
Port Said
Port Said is located at the northern end of the Suez Canal — one of the most important waterways in the world — and offers a fascinating spectacle: huge container ships and oil …
Safaga
Safaga is the insider tip among the beach resorts on the Red Sea – a small port city about 60 kilometers south of Hurghada, known for its unique black sand treatments, top-notch …
Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh is located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula and is considered one of the best diving spots in the world. Where the desert meets the sea, a surreal …
Beaches
Makadi Bay
Makadi Bay is the epitome of the Egyptian all-inclusive vacation – a secluded resort bay about 30 kilometers south of Hurghada, consisting exclusively of high-quality hotels and …
Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam is Egypt's rising star for diving and snorkeling — a coastal stretch along the Red Sea that offers what Hurghada was 20 years ago: untouched coral reefs, deserted bays, …
Sahl Hasheesh
Sahl Hasheesh is the luxury bay on the Red Sea and Egypt's answer to the Côte d'Azur. Located about 20 kilometers south of Hurghada, this once pristine coastline has transformed …
Soma Bay
Soma Bay is the most exclusive address on the Egyptian Red Sea – a peninsula about 45 kilometers south of Hurghada, offering only a handful of selected luxury resorts, a top-notch …
Complete guide for Egypt
Regions, attractions, food, routes, costs & practical tips — all in one digital guide.
Open guideHow do I plan a holiday in Egypt?
Egypt is one of the most popular travel destinations in Africa, offering History, Culture, Beach and much more. The best time to visit Egypt is October–April, when the weather is ideal for exploration and relaxation. With a daily budget starting from 25–40€ (Budget) to 80–200€ (Luxury), Egypt is suitable for various travel budgets.
From the capital Cairo, Egypt can be excellently explored. The official language is Arabic, and the currency is Egyptian Pound (EGP). From Germany, you can reach Egypt in approx. 4–5 hours. Whether you want to try culinary highlights like Koshari, Ful Medames, Shawarma, visit top attractions, or simply enjoy the atmosphere: Egypt has something for every type of traveller.
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