You’ll never forget the incomparable feeling of cruising down one of the world’s most famous rivers— a river that has been essential to Egypt’s agricultural and economic wellbeing since ancient times. As you travel between Luxor and Aswan, you’ll pass a dizzying array of temples, tombs, and monuments. Here are a few of the highlights from a traditional Nile cruise, … [Read more...] about 9 Reasons to Take a Nile Cruise
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5 Reasons to Visit Egypt Other than the Pyramids
A visit to Egypt reminds us of the dawn of civilization and the ancient customs that shaped our early history. Structures like the Pyramids and the Sphinx have a lasting hold on our imagination, but once you have visited these tourist hotspots try taking a trip to one of the following places. St Catherine’s Monastery This sacred monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai is one … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Visit Egypt Other than the Pyramids
Adventures in Egypt’s Siwa Oasis
One of the absolute coolest things to do in Egypt is to visit an oasis, and one of the most easily accessible is the Siwa Oasis. To get there you either have to drive yourself or take an eight-hour bus ride from Alexandria. The buses departs at night and when you wake up, you are in a completely different world - a quiet place with fresh air in the middle of … [Read more...] about Adventures in Egypt’s Siwa Oasis
How to Negotiate A Camel Ride to the Great Pyramids
The Great Pyramids of Giza are best experienced on a camel. End of story. Arguing that it's better to approach the last of the 7 original wonders of the world in a minivan, or massive air-conditioned bus, will be an exercise in futility. It may top the list of tourism cliches, however riding a camel in Giza turned out to not only be one of my favorite experiences from a … [Read more...] about How to Negotiate A Camel Ride to the Great Pyramids
From Baksheesh to Sheesha – A Few Unexpected Memories of Egypt
I had my ticket to Egypt, I was thrilled. My mind started racing through images like mentally flipping through the pages of an Egypt Google image search. The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Karnak, Ramses the Great, Tutankhamen, Akhenaten, Nefertiti, - I couldn't believe I finally had the chance to see these ancient places of the Pharaohs, … [Read more...] about From Baksheesh to Sheesha – A Few Unexpected Memories of Egypt
