The Top 10 Things to Do on a Trip to Egypt – Your Essential 2026 Guide

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 Egypt is a country filled with ancient wonders, vibrant cities, desert adventures, and world-class seaside escapes. Whether you’re a first-time traveler or returning to explore more, Egypt offers unforgettable experiences for every type of visitor. Here are the top 10 things you absolutely must do on a trip to Egypt—based on what European travelers search for the most.

Visit the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx No trip to Egypt is complete without standing face-to-face with the last remaining wonder of the ancient world.

📌Best time: Morning or sunset.

📌Explore the Egyptian Museum or the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

🚩 The Old Egyptian Museum: Hosting thousands of ancient artifacts, the building itself is a historical monument.

🚩The new Grand Egyptian Museum : is the largest archaeological museum in the world, making it a must-see destination for history enthusiasts. It houses thousands of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun and the statue of Ramses I.

📌Experience Cairo’s Old City & Khan El Khalili
Wander through narrow streets, historic mosques, and colorful bazaars.

The Citadel & Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Al-Azhar Mosque
Perfect for photography lovers.


🚩Take a Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan:
A Nile Cruise is one of the most popular experiences among European travelers.
You’ll sail between Luxor and Aswan while visiting:

Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Edfu & Kom Ombo

📌It’s relaxing, scenic, and full of history.
Discover Luxor – The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum. Luxor alone contains one-third of the world’s ancient monuments.
Don’t miss👌


🚩Aswan is peaceful, beautiful, and filled with Nubian culture.
Highlights include:

Visit Aswan & the Temple of Philae
Philae Temple (a European favorite)
The High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk
A boat trip on the Nile among granite islands.You can also visit a traditional Nubian village.

🚩Take a Day Trip to Abu Simbel One of the most impressive temples ever carved in history.Many European travelers consider it the highlight of their journey.
📌Tip: Combine it with your Aswan stay for a smooth itinerary.


📌Alexandria, a visit to Egypt's second-largest city, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean.


The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa,

and the Library of Alexandria,




📌Top Red Sea activities:

Snorkeling boat trips
Scuba diving
Parasailing
Yacht experiences


📌Visit Petra from Egypt (Bonus for European Travelers!)
Many tourists combine Egypt and Jordan in the same holiday. Petra tours; From Sharm El Sheikh or Taba, you can take a day trip or an overnight tour to:

Petra, the Rose-Red City
Wadi Rum-Aqaba
It’s one of the strongest travel combinations for 2026.

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