The Sites
Luxor
Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple, located in Luxor, Egypt, is one of the largest and most impressive ancient religious complexes in the world. It was dedicated to the god Amun…
Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel, Ramses the Great’s Greatest Monument to Himself
In the far south of Egypt near the remote and desolate border with Sudan stands one of the most recognizable monuments in the world – the temples of Abu…
Aswan
Nubian Museum
The history of Egypt is inextricably intertwined with the unique and distinct empire and civilization of the Nubians that inhabited lands both in the south of…
All Cairo Area Museums
Abdeen Palace Museum
Often overlooked by tourists eager to explore the more famous ancient treasures of the pharaohs, Abdeen Palace Museum sits conveniently in the heart of…
All Cairo Area Museums
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Destined to become another major hub for museum-going tourists visiting Cairo, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is the first museum devoted…
Siwa
Exploring the Magical Oasis of Siwa
Crystal blue water that stands out in a desert of reds and tans is sure to bring joy to the heart of any weary traveller. Imagine living in ancient times…
Abydos Sites
Temple of Seti I at Abydos
While perhaps not as well-known as other sites and temples that line the Nile’s banks, the Temple of Seti I at Abydos is still perhaps one of the most…
Dendera Sites
Temple of Hathor at Dendera
The Temple of Hathor is one of the most overlooked marvels that line the Nile River. One of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt, the structure…
Aswan
The Temple of Sobek and Haroesis at Kom Ombo
The remains of the Temple of Sobek and Haroesis are situated atop the ancient city of Pa-Sabek, which literally means “the domain of Sobek.” The house of…
Aswan
The Temple of Horus at Edfu
The Temple of Horus in the city of Edfu was once forgotten to time under the sands of Egypt. Due to this, the resurrected site is one of the best preserved of…
Aswan
The Temple of Isis at Philae
The Temple of Isis originally sat on the island of Philae in the middle of the Nile River in the southern part of the ancient Egyptian empire. The temple was…
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…
The Pyramids & Sphinx
Step Pyramid Interior Reopens to the Public
The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara is one of the most unique pyramids in Egypt and the oldest pyramid still standing anywhere in the world. While most of…
Downtown Cairo Sites
Did Ancient Egyptians Really Mummify Their Pets?
We all know that the ancient Egyptians mummified the dead bodies of their loved ones with elaborate rituals and scientific rigor, whether they were a revered…
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…
All Cairo Area Museums
All About the Egyptian Museum
UPDATE for 2024/early-2025: If you’re looking for information about what artifacts remain in the old Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo (Tahrir Square), be…
Giza
All About Camels… and the Pyramids Camel Scam
What’s the first you think of when you think of Egypt? Pyramids. Ok. Yes. But what comes after that? CAMELS!
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…
Alexandria
Ancient Knowledge and Modern Remembrance
It’s National Library Week in the United States, so it’s as good of a time as any to talk about one of the world’s most famous libraries – the ancient Library…
Giza
Visiting the Pyramids of Giza
Egypt’s most popular historical site, and one of the most well known the world over, is of course the Pyramids, the most famous of which are located just…
Cairo
The Khan el Khalili
Experiencing the Khan el Khalili always tops the list of things to do when visiting Cairo. While in any other Arab country you might just refer to the old…
Luxor
Luxor Temple
Despite its prominent name, Luxor Temple is actually the second most famous temple in Luxor behind the much larger and greater Temple of Karnak just down the…
Luxor
The Valley of the Queens
The Valley of the Queens in the area of Luxor is a lesser visited royal necropolis in which various family members of several dynasties of pharaohs were laid…
Luxor
The World’s First Drag “King”
Beyonce, Gaga, even Hillary ain’t got nothing on ancient Egypt’s biggest diva. She ruled the world’s most powerful empire over 3400 years before women even…