Egypt is a country steeped in history, culture, and adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or embarking on your first overseas trip, Egypt is an enchanting destination that will leave you in awe. From the towering Great Pyramids of Giza to the breathtaking beauty of the Nile River, there’s something for everyone in this incredible country. If you’re thinking about traveling to Egypt either independently or by booking a tour, below you’ll find a variety of options and information to help you plan a trip. After all, there’s plenty to do in this historic, amazing, and cultural country, from scuba diving in Sharm El-Sheikh to exploring the temples of Karnak, as well as Nile River Cruises, camel rides, and authentic village experiences.
How much does Egypt cost?
You can find our travel costs for Egypt here which are calculated from the trips of other travelers. Or, go directly to the travel costs page for Cairo, Luxor, or Aswan.
What about Tours?
A number of Egypt tours are currently on sale (details here) at TourRadar, which is an awesome website to book a multi-day all-inclusive tour. You’ll find a variety of smaller and locally-owned tour companies listed on TourRadar, so it’s a terrific place to book if you want to help spend your money locally. After the pandemic, we all know that small businesses need help!
And if you’re traveling independently and want to book a day tour, or just a tour for a few hours, we suggest you check out all of the options at Get Your Guide. Here you’ll find walking tours, visits to the Pyramids for a few hours, camel rides, and similar tickets and activities. They also have offers on airport transfers and the like.
Are Hotels Expensive?
We’ve performed a detailed analysis of the price of hotels in Egypt here. You can also see hotel prices for specific destinations:
- Cairo Overall Hotel Costs, or Cheap Hotels in Cairo, or Family-Friendly Hotels in Cairo
- Sharm El-Sheikh Overall Hotel Costs or Scuba Diving Hotels
- Luxor Overall Hotel Costs or Luxury Hotels in Luxor
- Aswan Overall Hotel Costs or Hotels for One Night
See the list of hotel prices for all Egypt locations here.
For Backpackers and Budget Travelers
Suggested hostels can be found here on our Egypt hostels page.
Dahab is a popular budget traveler and backpacker destination because of it’s cheap prices, terrific snorkeling options, camel rides, and access to hiking Mt. Sinai. Here’s our Dahab page for travel costs and info.
Even More Advice
Travel Tips for Egypt | Our Sinai Trip Experience
Bryan has visited exactly one more country than his wife, and she won’t let him forget it! Also an avid photographer, he enjoys entrenching himself within the local culture in order to learn more about the people of a place. He is the co-founder of Budget Your Trip and loves a good adventure, an exotic meal, or a passionate conversation about global events.
