Egypt
A land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient civilisations, golden desert landscapes and the clear waters of the Red Sea come together. From the Pyramids of Giza and the temples of Luxor to elegant Nile journeys and exceptional coastal resorts, Egypt offers an unforgettable blend of history, culture and year-round sunshine.
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Best time to visit
- October to April, when temperatures are more comfortable for sightseeing, Nile cruises and desert excursions.
- High season
- October to March, with peak demand over Christmas and New Year.
- Recommended places
- Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, the Nile Valley, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and El Gouna.
- Perfect for
- Cultural discoveries, Nile cruises, winter sunshine, diving, family holidays and relaxing beach escapes.
- Hermes hint
- Combine Cairo, Luxor or a Nile cruise with a few restorative days on the Red Sea for the most complete Egyptian journey. Coastal resorts welcome visitors throughout the year, while the great archaeological sites are best explored outside the intense summer heat.
Inspiration
The Chedi El Gouna
Eighty-two rooms on a 250-metre private cove, with rooftop Japanese dining over El Gouna.
Meraki Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Boho-clubbing on the Ras Nasrani coast, for guests 16 and over, with rooftop Jacuzzi suites.
Cook's Club El Gouna
An adults-only lagoon retreat in El Gouna, with paddleboards off the terrace and poolside DJ sets.
Family Collection
Steigenberger ALDAU Beach
A 5,000 m² pool landscape with a flowing water channel on private Hurghada sand, four restaurants and nine-hole golf.
Rixos Premium Magawish Suites and Villas
An all-inclusive Red Sea resort at Hurghada, with swim-up suites, six bars and butler-served beach cabanas.
SUNRISE Montemare Resort
Six pools and a six-slide aqua park above Om El Sid, with family bunk rooms, suites and Posh Club butler service.
Essential
SUNRISE White Hills Resort
Seven pools and a private reef beach at Ras Nasrani, with Posh Club suites and premium all-inclusive dining.
Rixos Premium Alamein
A landmark high-rise on the North Coast, with Mediterranean panoramas and eight restaurants.
SUNRISE Tucana Resort
Makadi Bay suites with private pools and Jacuzzis, built around the butler-served Posh Club.
Iconic
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Terraced down a hillside between the Sinai Desert and a protected reef, with nine restaurants and three yachts.
Marriott Mena House, Cairo
A landmark hotel in the gardens beside the Great Pyramid, with Pyramid-view balconies and seven dining venues.
La Maison Bleue
A 13-suite private house on the Red Sea at El Gouna, filled with antiques, Art Deco and a rooftop Tower Suite.
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