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September is a shoulder month in Egypt – not ideal, but not bad either, and much better than what is recommended by many online resources. Temperatures are still high (Cairo 24-35°C, Luxor/Aswan 25-39°C in the beginning of September, going down to 22-35°C at the end of the month), but prices are lower by 15-25% compared to October-November, people are few at the antiquities, and diving conditions on the Red Sea are perfect (water temperature 28-29°C, excellent visibility). The main idea: visit temples in Upper Egypt between 6:00 am and 9:30 am, and organize everything else in the late afternoon or Red Sea area.

Visiting Egypt in November is ideal. Temperatures throughout the nation cool down to very pleasant levels – 14–28°C in Cairo, 15-33°C in Luxor and Aswan, and 24-30°C on the Red Sea coast, allowing for temples exploration, Nile cruise, and desert adventure that would truly be fun instead of a challenge to withstand heat. This is the beginning of the peak tourist season in Egypt; people start to come in mid-November, and prices for hotel accommodation and Nile cruises become higher accordingly. Make your arrangements 2-3 months in advance for the November trip. Abu Simbel Sun Festival on November 22 is one of the most impressive events in Egypt.

A traditional Nile Cruise is ideal for those who seek to follow a set itinerary, have facilities like a hotel, a swimming pool deck, and good value for money – transporting 40-150 people from Luxor to Aswan in 3 or 4 days. On the other hand, a dahabiya is a choice for travelers who seek to enjoy a more personal trip with 8-20 people on board, flexible stopover at villages that cannot be reached by any cruise ship, and a leisurely cruise along the Nile. It is about 2-3 times more expensive per head.