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Backpacking Egypt: 10 best places to visit

The most rewarding stops for backpackers in Egypt, ranked and mapped. Tap any place to drop it into a free, day-by-day route built around how you actually travel.

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  1. Giza Pyramids, Egypt1

    Giza Pyramids

    Giza

    The last ancient wonder.

  2. Luxor, Egypt2

    Luxor

    Luxor

    Temples and Valley of the Kings.

  3. 3

    Cairo

    Cairo

    Chaotic capital and museum.

  4. Aswan, Egypt4

    Aswan

    Aswan

    Nubian Nile and Philae.

  5. 5

    Abu Simbel

    Aswan

    Colossal rock-cut temples.

  6. Dahab, Egypt6

    Dahab

    South Sinai

    Chilled diving beach town.

  7. Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt7

    Sharm El Sheikh

    South Sinai

    Red Sea reefs and resorts.

  8. White Desert, Egypt8

    White Desert

    New Valley

    Chalk formations in the sand.

  9. Siwa Oasis, Egypt9

    Siwa Oasis

    Matrouh

    Remote springs and dunes.

  10. Alexandria, Egypt10

    Alexandria

    Alexandria

    Mediterranean history city.

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