Egypt Hotels & Travel Guide

The legacy of the ancient pharaohs and the blessings of the Nile River: a crossroads of civilizations with 5,000 years of history

🏛️ Official LanguageArabic
💴 CurrencyEgyptian pound (EGP)
✈️ From JapanApproximately 11-12 hours from Japan

About Egypt

The legacy of the ancient pharaohs and the blessings of the Nile River: a crossroads of civilizations with 5,000 years of history

Egypt is the birthplace of an ancient civilization with a history spanning over 5,000 years, and is dotted with world-famous ruins such as the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the tombs of the pharaohs. The ancient Egyptian civilization that flourished along the Nile River achieved advanced development in all fields, including architecture, medicine, and astronomy. Today, Egypt is also a center of Arabic and Islamic culture, and boasts a diverse cultural appeal where Coptic churches, Islamic architecture, and traditional Bedouin culture coexist.

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Cairo

Cairo

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The largest city in the Arab world, the City of a Thousand Towers, where Islamic and Coptic cultures coexist

Main Attractions

Egyptian MuseumIslamic QuarterCoptic QuarterKhan Khalili MarketCitadel

Giza

Giza

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The only surviving of the Seven Wonders of the World, famous for the Pyramids and the Sphinx

Main Attractions

Great Pyramid of GizaSphinxPyramid of KhufuPyramid of KhafreMenkaure's Pyramid

Luxor

Luxor

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Ruins of Ancient Thebes, the world's largest open-air museum

Main Attractions

Karnak TempleLuxor TempleValley of the KingsTemple of HatshepsutColossi

Aswan

Aswan

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Gateway to the ancient trading city of Abu Simbel on the Upper Nile

Main Attractions

Abu Simbel TemplePhilae TempleAswan DamNile River CruiseUnfinished Obelisk

🎯 Egypt Travel Tips

Best season

The best time to visit is from October to April. Summer is very hot and should be avoided. Winter is mild and ideal for visiting the ruins.

means of transportation

Domestic flights, trains, and buses are well developed. Nile River cruises are also popular. Cairo's subway and taxis are convenient.

Payment Method

The Egyptian pound is the currency. It is a cash-based society, and cards are often not accepted outside of tourist areas. USD cash is also useful.

Culture/Points to note

The language is Arabic, but English is also spoken in tourist areas. As it is an Islamic country, be careful about your attire. In some places, you may need permission to take photos.

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