Egypt

🏨 Where to Stay

• Cairo: Zamalek, Garden City, Downtown near Tahrir Square.
  
  

• Luxor: East Bank (near Luxor Temple), West Bank (for peaceful stays).
  
  

• Aswan: Nile riverside hotels or Nubian guesthouses.
  
  

• Hurghada/Sharm El-Sheikh: Beach resorts by the Red Sea.
  
  

🚍 Transportation

• Domestic Flights: Recommended for Cairo to Luxor/Aswan due to long distances.
  
  

• Nile Cruise: Comfortable way to travel between Luxor & Aswan.
  
  

• Trains: Overnight sleeper trains from Cairo to Luxor/Aswan (budget option).
  
  

• Taxis & Uber/Careem: For short distances in Cairo.
  
  

• Private Transfers/Tours: Efficient and safe for day trips.
  
  

• Ferries: For short rides across the Nile.
  
  

📅 15-Day Egypt Itinerary

Days 1-3: Cairo & Giza

• Day 1: Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
  
  

• Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Solar Boat Museum, Saqqara Step Pyramid.
  
  

• Day 3: Coptic Cairo, Hanging Church, Islamic Cairo, Citadel of Saladin, Al-Azhar Park.
  
  

Days 4-6: Luxor (East & West Banks)

• Day 4: Flight/train to Luxor. Visit Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple by night.
  
  

• Day 5: Valley of the Kings (tombs of Tutankhamun & Ramses VI), Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon.
  
  

• Day 6: Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina (Workers' Village), Luxor Museum.
  
  

Days 7-9: Nile Cruise (Luxor to Aswan)

• Day 7: Sail to Esna & Edfu. Visit Temple of Horus at Edfu.
  
  

• Day 8: Kom Ombo Temple, Crocodile Museum.
  
  

• Day 9: Arrive in Aswan. Visit Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam.
  
  

Days 10-11: Aswan & Abu Simbel

• Day 10: Nubian Village tour, Elephantine Island, relax on a felucca ride at sunset.
  
  

• Day 11: Day trip to Abu Simbel Temples (3-hour drive each way).
  
  

Days 12-14: Red Sea (Hurghada or Sharm El-Sheikh)

• Day 12: Travel to Hurghada (by flight from Aswan or Luxor).
  
  

• Day 13: Snorkeling/diving at Giftun Island or Mahmya Beach.
  
  

• Day 14: Relax at resort, optional desert safari or quad biking.
  
  

Day 15: Return to Cairo & Departure

• Morning flight back to Cairo. Last-minute shopping at City Stars Mall or relax before departure.
  
  

💡 Travel Tips for Egypt

• Visa: E-visa available online; apply in advance.
  
  

• Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP). Carry cash for small vendors.
  
  

• Dress Code: Modest attire recommended, especially in religious sites.
  
  

• Safety: Use authorized guides and transfers. Tourist areas are generally safe.
  
  

• Health: Drink bottled water, avoid street food if unsure of hygiene.
  
  

• Connectivity: Get a local SIM card (Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat) for data.
  
  

• Tipping (Baksheesh): Common in Egypt; small tips appreciated.
  
  

• Cultural Etiquette: Respect local customs, always ask before photographing people.
  
  

• Best Time to Visit: October to April (pleasant weather).