Egypt Tours by Month, Season and Traveller
The same trips, grouped the way people actually decide: when you can travel, and who you are travelling with.
Egypt Tours in January
January is Egypt's coolest and busiest month: Cairo 9-19C, clear desert skies, full cruise schedules. See what to expect and compare trips.
Sun festival monthEgypt Tours in February
February keeps January's comfortable weather and adds the Abu Simbel Sun Festival on the 22nd. Compare Nile cruises and packages.
Best value windowEgypt Tours in March
March is one of Egypt's best-value months: warm days, thinning crowds and ideal Nile cruise weather before the summer heat.
Spring festivalsEgypt Tours in April
April in Egypt: warm spring days, Sham El-Nessim celebrations, good cruise conditions and softening prices. Compare trips.
Low season beginsEgypt Tours in May
May is hot in Upper Egypt but excellent value: quiet temples, warm Red Sea water and low-season prices. See what to expect.
Cheapest monthEgypt Tours in June
June means hot inland days, warm sea and the lowest prices of the year in Egypt. Best for Red Sea trips and early-start sightseeing.
Summer coastEgypt Tours in July
July is Egypt's hottest stretch. Best for the Red Sea and air-conditioned cruising, with the lowest prices and emptiest temples.
Emptiest templesEgypt Tours in August
August in Egypt: the hottest month inland, peak Red Sea beach season and the lowest sightseeing crowds of the year.
Diving seasonEgypt Tours in September
September in Egypt: the heat starts to break, the sea is at its warmest and prices stay low before the autumn rush.
The all-rounderEgypt Tours in October
October is one of Egypt's best months: warm not hot, the 22 October Abu Simbel sun alignment, and full cruise schedules.
Best month to goEgypt Tours in November
November is the most comfortable month to see Egypt: 14-25C in Cairo, full Nile cruise schedules, and prices below the December peak.
Festive seasonEgypt Tours in December
December in Egypt: cool clear weather, Christmas and New Year on the Nile, and the busiest fortnight of the year. Book early.
May to SeptemberEgypt in Summer
An honest guide to Egypt in summer: what the heat is really like, where to go, and how to plan May to September well.
November to FebruaryEgypt in Winter
Egypt in winter: the most comfortable sightseeing weather of the year, peak crowds and prices, and full Nile cruise schedules.
For UK travellersEgypt Tours from the UK
Egypt from the UK: about five hours direct from London, e-visa or visa on arrival, and the best months to travel. Compare trips and prices.
For Canadian travellersEgypt Tours from Canada
Egypt from Canada: routings from Toronto and Montreal, e-visa guidance, best months, and trips built around a long-haul arrival.
For Australian travellersEgypt Tours from Australia
Egypt from Australia: Gulf and Asian routings, e-visa guidance, the best months, and longer itineraries that justify the flight.
First visitFirst Trip to Egypt
Planning a first trip to Egypt: what to see, how long to go for, when to travel, and the mistakes first-timers usually make.
Gentle paceEgypt Tours for Seniors
Egypt at a gentler pace: shorter days, fewer sites, private transport, and an honest account of which sites involve steps and uneven ground.
Travelling soloEgypt Tours for Solo Women
Practical, honest guidance for women travelling solo in Egypt: private guiding, what to wear, what to expect, and how we plan the trip.
Two travellingEgypt Honeymoon & Couples Tours
Egypt for couples and honeymoons: private guiding, dahabiya sailing, Red Sea time, and the trips worth spending on.
Your own groupEgypt Small Group & Private Tours
How our private tours work: your own guide and vehicle, your own pace, and an honest explanation of what small group means here.
For photographersEgypt Photography Tours
Egypt for photographers: the best light, dawn access, where tripods and flash are restricted, and itineraries built around golden hour.
Active tripsEgypt Adventure & Diving Tours
Egypt for active travellers: Red Sea diving and snorkelling, desert trips, and an honest note on what needs certification.