Alexandria
Mediterranean coast · 2nd largest
31.2001, 29.9187
Reference map
Map of Egypt
Major Egyptian cities and tourist destinations — Nile Delta, Upper Egypt, Sinai, Red Sea coast, and Western Desert oases.
Mediterranean Coast
2 locationsMersa Matruh
Western Mediterranean coast
31.3525, 27.2453
Nile Delta / Cairo
4 locationsCairo
Capital · 22M metro · largest in Africa
30.0444, 31.2357
Giza
Greater Cairo · the Pyramids
29.9772, 31.1325
Mansoura
Nile Delta
31.0418, 31.3818
Tanta
Nile Delta
30.7865, 31.0004
Red Sea
3 locationsHurghada
Red Sea resort coast
27.2579, 33.8116
Marsa Alam
Red Sea · diving + dolphins
25.0667, 34.8833
El Gouna
Red Sea resort town
27.3947, 33.6786
Suez / Sinai
5 locationsPort Said
Suez Canal northern terminus
31.2653, 32.3019
Suez
Suez Canal southern terminus
29.9737, 32.5263
Ismailia
Suez Canal mid-point
30.5965, 32.2715
Sharm El Sheikh
Sinai · Red Sea resort + diving
27.9158, 34.3299
Dahab
Sinai · backpacker dive town
28.5092, 34.5136
Upper Egypt
4 locationsLuxor
Upper Egypt · Valley of the Kings
25.6872, 32.6396
Aswan
Upper Egypt · Nile + High Dam
24.0889, 32.8998
Abu Simbel
Far southern Egypt · Ramesses II temples
22.3372, 31.6258
Asyut
Middle Egypt · Nile
27.1809, 31.1837
Western Desert
2 locationsSiwa Oasis
Western Desert · Berber culture
29.2032, 25.5197
Bawiti (Bahariya Oasis)
Western Desert
28.3469, 28.8660
Egypt's regions at a glance
Egypt's population clusters along the Nile.
- ~95% of Egyptians live on ~5% of the land (the Nile valley + delta)
- Cairo + Alexandria: ~30M combined metro
- Upper Egypt (south): Luxor + Aswan + Abu Simbel = pharaonic heartland
- Sinai + Red Sea: diving + beach resorts
Tourism circuit
Egypt's classic itinerary follows a familiar path.
- Cairo + Giza (3-4 days): Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili
- Luxor (3 days): East Bank (Karnak) + West Bank (Valley of the Kings)
- Aswan (2 days) + Abu Simbel day trip
- Red Sea (3+ days): Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh for diving
Practical tips
Egypt rewards careful planning.
- Best months: October–April (cooler weather)
- Avoid July–August: scorching hot, especially in Upper Egypt
- Nile cruise (Luxor → Aswan): 3-4 nights is the classic option
- Cash (USD/EUR) widely accepted at hotels + tourist sites
Frequently asked questions
Capital of Egypt?
Cairo — also the largest city in Africa with ~22 million in the metro area.
Most-famous Egyptian sites?
Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Abu Simbel, Luxor Temple.
Best time to visit?
October–April. Summers (especially June–August) are very hot in Upper Egypt.
Is Sharm El Sheikh safe?
Tourist areas are generally well-protected. Check current State Dept guidance for any travel advisories.
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