Egypt

Destinations in Egypt

Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Red Sea and the desert: where Panda Travel Egypt takes travellers, with the programmes that go to each place.

Panorama of the pyramids of Giza across the desert plateau near Cairo

13 tours Cairo A local operator's guide to things to do in Cairo: how to sequence the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo by travel time, and Explore Cairo

The Great Sphinx of Giza resting before the pyramids

11 tours Giza How to sequence the Giza plateau, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum by travel time, how many days to allow, and where to stay nearby. Explore Giza

Colonnades and statues of Luxor Temple on the east bank of the Nile

6 tours Luxor A local operator's guide to things to do in Luxor: Karnak and Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings and the West Bank, realistic timings an Explore Luxor

Colourful Nubian village of Gharb Soheil on the Nile south of Aswan

5 tours Aswan A local operator's sight-by-sight guide to Aswan: how long Philae, the High Dam and a Nubian village actually take, and how many days the ci Explore Aswan

Palm-fringed hotel beach and small marina on the Red Sea at Hurghada

3 tours Hurghada Reef trips, desert safaris and a day tour to Luxor: a local operator's guide to the things to do in Hurghada, with realistic timings and whe Explore Hurghada

Pompey's Pillar standing over the archaeological site of the Serapeum, Alexandria

2 tours Alexandria A sight-by-sight guide to Alexandria: how to sequence the Citadel, the Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar and the Bibliotheca, how many days to give Explore Alexandria

Volcanic black-capped hills rising across the Black Desert near Bahariya Oasis

2 tours Bahariya Oasis A local operator's guide to Bahariya Oasis: the golden mummies, hot springs and palm groves, how it leads on to the Black and White Deserts, Explore Bahariya Oasis

Wind-carved chalk towers scattered across the White Desert near Farafra

2 tours Farafra A sight-by-sight guide to Farafra Oasis: Bir Sitta hot spring, the mud-brick old town, Badr's Museum and the White Desert it opens onto, wit Explore Farafra 1 tour Sharm El Sheikh A sight-by-sight guide to things to do in Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed, the reefs, Naama Bay and desert trips, with realistic timings for e Explore Sharm El Sheikh

Sun setting over the Gulf of Aqaba coastline and mountains at Dahab

1 tour Dahab A local operator's guide to Dahab: how to sequence the Blue Hole, the desert canyons and Mount Sinai, and how many days the town actually de Explore Dahab

Saint Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai's granite slopes

1 tour Saint Catherine A local operator's guide to things to do in Saint Catherine: the monastery and its museum, the Mount Sinai sunrise climb, how many days to a Explore Saint Catherine

Fishing boat and seagulls on the lake at Wadi El Rayan, Fayoum

1 tour Fayoum Fayoum Oasis deserves more than a rushed Cairo day trip. Here is how to sequence Wadi El Rayan, Lake Qarun, the Valley of the Whales and Tun Explore Fayoum