Egypt · Africa & Middle East
The Nile & the Red Sea
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Tombs with the paint still on the walls, a slow boat between temples, and a reef at the far end for the swimming half of the family.
The best time to visit The Nile & the Red Sea is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F).
Best time to go
Oct–Apr
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
CAI
Good for
sunshine and salt water
old stones and real towns
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
moving about and doing things
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May28°C83°F
Jun–Aug37°C98°F
Sep–Nov30°C87°F
Dec–Feb20°C67°F
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