Total Solar Eclipse 2027 in Egypt: Where and When to Watch
Everything you need to plan for the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Egypt: times, totality in Luxor and Siwa, safety and eclipse tours.
Egypt Travel Guides
Practical advice from our team in Giza.
Best Time to Visit Egypt: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to visit Egypt for sightseeing, Nile cruises and the Red Sea – seasons, temperatures, crowds and festivals explained by our team in Giza.
How Many Days Do You Need in Egypt?
Sample itineraries for 4, 7, 10 and 14 days in Egypt – Cairo, the Nile, Abu Simbel and the Red Sea – from the tours desk of Eyes of Egypt hotel.
Nile Cruise or Dahabiya: Which Should You Choose?
Five-star Nile cruise ship or traditional dahabiya sailing boat? Compare routes, comfort, price and experience before you book.
Visiting the Pyramids of Giza: Tips from Locals
Practical tips for visiting the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx – the best time of day, what to see, camel rides and how to avoid the crowds.
The White Desert of Egypt: A Complete Guide
How to visit the White Desert and Black Desert from Cairo: the route through Bahariya Oasis, camping under the stars, the best season and what to pack.
Best Things to Do in Sharm El Sheikh
Snorkelling in Ras Mohammed, the reefs of Tiran, sunrise on Mount Sinai, Dahab’s Blue Hole and desert safaris – our guide to the best of Sharm El Sheikh.
Best Things to Do in Hurghada
Giftun Island and Orange Bay, snorkelling with dolphins, quad biking in the desert and day trips to Luxor and Cairo – the best of Hurghada on the Red Sea.
Siwa Oasis Travel Guide
Everything to know about Siwa Oasis: Shali fortress, the Oracle of Amun, Cleopatra’s Spring, salt lakes, the Great Sand Sea and how to get there from Cairo.
Things to Do in Luxor: Temples, Tombs and Balloons
Our guide to Luxor: Karnak and Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, a sunrise balloon ride and day trips to Dendera and Edfu.
Aswan and Abu Simbel: What to See and How to Visit
Philae Temple, the High Dam, Nubian villages, felucca sailing and the great temples of Abu Simbel – a practical guide to Aswan and the far south of Egypt.
Marsa Alam: Turtles, Dolphins and Untouched Reefs
Why Marsa Alam is the quiet gem of the Red Sea: snorkelling with sea turtles at Abu Dabbab, dolphins at Sataya, Wadi el-Gemal and trips to Luxor.
Alexandria: A Day Trip from Cairo to the Mediterranean
Plan a day in Alexandria: the Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, the Corniche and the best seafood.
Egypt Travel Tips: What to Know Before You Go
Practical tips for your first trip to Egypt: visas, money and tipping, what to wear, staying healthy, photography and getting around.