Evergreen Egypt Travel Advice
Evergreen Egypt Travel Advice
New Series Launch: Museums of Egypt
The Egypt Travel Channel, which is the sister YouTube channel of EgyptTravelBlog.com, has launched a new video series called Museums of Egypt. As the name…
Evergreen Egypt Travel Advice
Egypt Packing & Clothing Recommendations
A trip to Egypt is a big undertaking, and many people are nervous – or at least curious – about what and how to pack for such an adventure. The main…
Giza
Everything You NEED to Know About Visiting the Pyramids & Sphinx
The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt are the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to survive into the modern era. Everything else has vanished or…
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How Long Should You Stay In Egypt?
Another topic that I’m often asked about is how long one should plan to stay in Egypt when you visit, and part of that depends on how you get there. If you’re…
Cairo
Getting from the Airport to Your Hotel in Cairo
Hopefully you’ve pre-arranged your transportation from the airport with your fabulous Western-run tour company and someone will be there at arrivals waiting…
Luxor
What to See & Do in Luxor
Luxor is Egypt’s number two destination for visitors after the greater Cairo/Giza area further north. Luxor is the area I call the land of tombs and temples…
Abu Simbel
Exploring Aswan and Abu Simbel
Southern Egypt, also known as Upper Egypt, is most famous for the scores of majestic ancient temples that still line the shores of the Nile River for hundreds…
The Red Sea
Where to Go on Egypt’s Red Sea
The Red Sea is the long and relatively narrow body of water that lies between the northeast coast of Africa and the Arabian peninsula that is bordered by…
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Arriving in Egypt & Getting Through the Airport
(Updated August 2022) We’ve covered quite exhaustively the best ways to get to Egypt in this previous blog post, so now let’s talk a little bit about what to…
Evergreen Egypt Travel Advice
Getting to Egypt – Airline and Routing Options
(Updated May 2025) – One of the biggest and most common logistical questions that future visitors to Egypt have is how to get there. For nearly all travelers…
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Why Egypt? And Why Now?
So why Egypt? Why Egypt for me, and why Egypt for so many people all over the world who want to travel there? Well, I’ll tell you that for me it was the sheer…
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What’s Egypt Like and What Do They Think of Us?
You know, I’m sure everyone knows this but it bears repeating because it can be a little shocking at first if you’re not ready for it when you get there, but…
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When Is the Best Time to Visit Egypt?
A trip to Egypt is truly a bucket list trip of a lifetime, so planning the right time to go can ensure that your trip maximized to be as amazing as it can…
Giza
The Importance of Patience at the Pyramids
There’s a way to truly experience the awe and majesty of the Pyramids of Giza and a way to wholly miss that experience. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve…
Shopping
Best Exchange Rates Ever!!!
Holy Mummies! If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Egypt and get an amazing bang for your buck, there’s no time like the present. In an attempt to meet the…
Safety
Travel and Turmoil
Video from October 2012 when American cable news channels were still showing “turmoil” on loop for ratings and clickbait.
Cairo
Taking the Right Type of Taxi in Cairo & Giza
Cairo is one of the easiest cities in the world in which to hail a cab, as its crowded and chaotic streets are literally flooded with taxis. But there are two…
Giza
The Super Aggressive “Taxi Jumpers” at the Giza Pyramids
Unlike Europe and North America, many developing countries are better experienced with the helping hand of an experienced travel company or tour operator…
Safety
Is Egypt Safe for Tourism? Yes.
Egypt has had its share of problems over the past two years and the country continues to work to get its political house in order. During that time Egypt has…