I was wondering which place is better base for a one-month stay in Egypt, Luxor or Aswan? Day trips can be done if necessary, but where are guys friendlier and where is easiest to hang? Thanks for the help

I have been to both places: Aswan is beyond beauty. In a month, you potentially will become part of a community. It has many sights, yet - like Luxor - it is (too) hot in summer. Luxor might be more exciting though in terms of night life, however nothing compared to Cairo, Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh (also fantastic base for almost everything).

Have you considered Alexandria?

Enjoy!

Thanks for the advice...  What  would you say is be the best base in Egypt for 1 month in terms of ease of meeting guys?

I can imagine it is hard to believe butnin case you would like to meet Egyptians to hook up with, the whole country is a paradise. When living in Cairo, it happened on a daily base. In the coastal city of Alexandria, which I regulartly visited, it happened a lot. When travelling to Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada (onoy recently), there always has been an abundant amount of men eager to meet and 'get to know you'.

I would be considering culture (in case needed) and climate, guys will be there anyways. 

9 hours ago, Bruno said:

I can imagine it is hard to believe butnin case you would like to meet Egyptians to hook up with, the whole country is a paradise. When living in Cairo, it happened on a daily base. In the coastal city of Alexandria, which I regulartly visited, it happened a lot. When travelling to Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada (onoy recently), there always has been an abundant amount of men eager to meet and 'get to know you'.

I would be considering culture (in case needed) and climate, guys will be there anyways. 

I am considering  avtrip to The Nile. Are the guys versatile,  or mainly top?

Difficult to answer your question.

You could assume the majority to be top, yet that can easily change once you know them better.

They are - of course - as diverse as Europeans. 

9 hours ago, Bruno said:

Difficult to answer your question.

You could assume the majority to be top, yet that can easily change once you know them better.

They are - of course - as diverse as Europeans. 

Ok, thanks!

On 4/14/2026 at 11:47 PM, Keithambrose said:

Are the guys versatile

Time for you to try 😁

12 hours ago, floridarob said:

Time for you to try 😁

Chance would be a fine thing! Currently in California. 

1 hour ago, Keithambrose said:

Chance would be a fine thing! Currently in California. 

In California... you being a Top (I'm told) ... will be a king there😁

2 hours ago, floridarob said:

In California... you being a Top (I'm told) ... will be a king there😁

Staying with friends,  so opportunity  limited!

I have been to Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada. If the purpose is to get guys easier then I think Luxor is the easiest then Hurghada, and then Aswan (but very limited as it is a small town) and Cairo. But if you pursue the quality I feel like Cairo offers the best range but it is so big and no obvious place to look so it requires a lot more effort. In general guys in Cairo are well built, look clean like a city person whereas many guys in Luxor and Hurghada look like fresh off the boat (or desert in this case). 

On 4/14/2026 at 4:05 AM, Bruno said:

I can imagine it is hard to believe butnin case you would like to meet Egyptians to hook up with, the whole country is a paradise. When living in Cairo, it happened on a daily base. In the coastal city of Alexandria, which I regulartly visited, it happened a lot. When travelling to Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada (onoy recently), there always has been an abundant amount of men eager to meet and 'get to know you'.

I would be considering culture (in case needed) and climate, guys will be there anyways. 

Thanks so much. Which areas in particular in Cairo would you recommend to stay to meet guys randomly on the streets? A working class area on the outskirts or something more central and touristy?

9 hours ago, TrentLA said:

Thanks so much. Which areas in particular in Cairo would you recommend to stay to meet guys randomly on the streets? A working class area on the outskirts or something more central and touristy?

I prefer to stay in Maadi. Road 9 is hot. There is an easy subway connection to the center. Consider taking taxis, booking massages, visiting hamans (Sultan,...), ...