Travel destinations in Egypt! Here you'll find inspiration for Egypt's best travel destinations. Do you like beaches, snorkelling or perhaps ancient history? Here are our top tips for travelling to Egypt!
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Why travel to Egypt?
In Egypt, located in North Africa, there are many large tourist hotels that offer good opportunities for sunbathing and swimming. It is also very popular for diving and snorkelling because of all the fine coral reefs and colourful fish. You can also do various tours to experience the desert - on the back of a camel or by four-wheel drive vehicles.
There are opportunities for both short boat trips and longer cruises on the Nile River. Egypt is also a great destination for those who love history. The country is full of really old sights, in the form of pyramids, temples and royal tombs. Find inspiration and tips here!
Travel destinations in Egypt - inspirational reading
22 Egyptian gods that tickle the imagination
Egyptian gods and goddesses offer ancient mysticism. The ancient Egyptians had a strong belief in...
Facts about Egypt - 30 things you (might) not have known
Writing facts about Egypt is both fun and challenging because we are talking about 5000 years of...
El Gouna, Egypt - tips on hotels, beaches and excursions
El Gouna is an Egyptian holiday resort suitable for those who want to enjoy sun and sea...
What to do in Hurghada - 17 tips for activities and excursions
What to do in Hurghada, Egypt? We have visited Hurghada twice, one of which...
Sultan Bey - cosy hotel in El Gouna, Egypt
We were really happy with our hotel in El Gouna, Egypt. The Sultan Bey is fantastically located...
Snorkelling in the Red Sea - snorkelling tour in El Gouna
Snorkelling in the Red Sea can be a truly amazing experience with crystal clear waters and colourful...
Hurghada Marina Boulevard - exclusive harbour promenade
If you're travelling to Hurghada in Egypt, don't miss the Hurghada Marina Boulevard. The marina in...
Hydra Seafood restaurant - great restaurant in El Gouna
If you are looking for a good restaurant in El Gouna, we highly recommend a visit...
Shopping in El Gouna - by the Red Sea in Egypt
Yesterday we went shopping in El Gouna in Egypt. We decided to vary the bath...
Zeytouna beach island in El Gouna - Egyptian "beach island"
Zeytouna Beach Island is a small island in El Gouna, Egypt. You go here for...
Flight from Stockholm to Hurghada - charter to El Gouna
Our trip by plane from Stockholm to Hurghada in Egypt went really well, and the five...
Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt - 13 things to do
Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt is a tourist resort in the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula....
Two good hotels in Sharm el Sheikh - in different price ranges
We managed to stay in two good hotels in Sharm el Sheikh, in two different...
Food in Egypt - and restaurants in Sharm el Sheikh
Food in Egypt - what comes to mind? We didn't have any special requests for food...
Do you dare to travel to Egypt? - experiences from Sharm el Sheikh
Do you dare to travel to Egypt? We have received a wide range of reactions both before and after the...
10 great beaches in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Beaches in Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, what are they like? We visited a whole range of beaches...
Catherine's Monastery at Mount Sinai - where Moses received the commandments
Catherine's Monastery at Mount Sinai in Egypt is a really old monastery that holds a lot of religious...
Dahab on the Sinai Peninsula - day trip from Sharm el Sheikh
The small town of Dahab on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula is within easy travelling distance of Sharm el Sheikh....
Ras Mohammed National Park in Egypt
We have visited Ras Mohammed National Park in Egypt. Wow! You can travel here to...
Turkish bath in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Now we have tried the Turkish bath in Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt. Interesting! We got really...
Snorkelling in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt - a lovely boat trip
Now we have tried snorkelling in Sharm el Sheikh, in the Red Sea in Egypt. It...
Desert safari in Sharm el Sheikh by quad bike and camel
We have experienced a fantastic day of desert safari in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. It was...
Karnak and Luxor in Egypt - and a female pharaoh
On our trip to Egypt in 2005, we hadn't planned for much more than sun and...
Hurghada, Egypt - sun, sea and desert safaris
Hurghada, Egypt - our very first trip abroad together. Peter and I met in 2003,...
Film from Egypt
Here you can watch a film from one of our trips to Egypt. The film takes you to the resort of Sharm el Sheikh.
More destinations in Egypt - bucket list
Sahl Hasheesh
Popular place south of Hurghada that has become very popular. It is close to Sawa City, Grand Aquarium, Mini Egypt, Makadi Bay and Makadi Bay Aqua Park.
Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam has emerged as a tourist destination. Egypt has almost everything!
Cairo
We hope to visit Cairo in 2020 or 2021 to see Cairo city centre, the pyramids and the new Grand Egypt Museum.
Alexandria
We also hope to go to Alexandria in 2020-2021 to take in the crazy old history.
Info and facts about Egypt
- Capital city: Cairo
- Language: Arabic
- Residents: 97.5 million (2017)
- Currency Egyptian pound (GDP)
- Religion: Islam, a minority are also Coptic Christians
- Flag: The flag of Egypt has three horizontal bands in red, white and black. In the centre of the flag is Saladin's eagle, which is also Egypt's national coat of arms.
- Highest point: Mount Katarina 2637 metres above sea level.
- National iconSalah, the Liverpool footballer from Egypt, is like a modern-day Pharaoh.
- National anthem: Bilady, Bilady, Bilady (My country, my country, my country)
- National Day: 23 July
- Neighbouring countries: Israel, Sudan and Libya
Good to know about Egypt
- Price mode: Cheaper than Sweden
- Time difference: +1 hour
- El: Like Sweden
- Water: Choose bottled drinking water
- Watch out: There has occasionally been some unrest in different parts of the country. Check current travel information on Sweden Abroad before travelling to Egypt.
- Think about: Egypt is a Muslim country and in certain situations it is appropriate to dress in a way that does not show too much skin. In tourist areas you can wear normal summer clothes, but outside these areas it is appropriate for women to cover their upper arms and legs.
Travelling to Egypt
- Flight: You can fly with Egyptair from Copenhagen. Nile Air also plans to fly between Stockholm and Cairo in the summer.
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Malin says:
When my family and I were in Hurghada around '04, we met a nice Egyptian who had been with a Danish woman. Ramzes was his name. He drove us around a lot of nice places and got us into the Hilton at a heavily discounted price.
Anyone know anything about him? Relatively chubby and curly hair. Spoke good Swedish.
Thank you for your reply!
With kind regards,
Malin and family
21 February 2019 - 16:19