Alternatives
Alternatives to Egypt
Egypt costs USD 70–130 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best October to March. These destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Egypt's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Alternatives to Egypt
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Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in April, May, September, when Egypt is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best March to May
- Shares with your original: culture, cities, food
- 2
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong at the same things: culture and cities and food.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best November to March
- Shares with your original: culture, cities, food
- 3
Türkiye
TürkiyeTürkiye is strong in April, May, June, when Egypt is not.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- 25% more per day
- Best April to June
- Shares with your original: culture, cities, food
- 4
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in June, July, August, when Egypt is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 18% more per day
- Best December to March
- Shares with your original: culture, cities, food
- 5
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong at the same things: culture and cities and food.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 15% more per day
- Best November to April
- Shares with your original: culture, cities, food
- 6
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in July, August, when Egypt is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best December to March
- Shares with your original: culture, cities, food
- 7
Albania
AlbaniaAlbania is strong in May, June, July, when Egypt is not.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 20% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- Shares with your original: culture, food, adventure
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South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong in April, September, when Egypt is not.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 27% more per day
- Best February to April
- Shares with your original: culture, cities, food