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Egyptian Arabic phrases
The Egyptian Arabic phrases every visitor needs, with easy pronunciation and audio.
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Egyptian Hieroglyphs: Translator, Alphabet & Complete Guide
Write your name in hieroglyphs inside a royal cartouche, learn the alphabet and discover how the ancient Egyptians wrote.
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Dahshur
Two of the most important pyramids in Egypt, almost without crowds: the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid of King Sneferu, where pyramid builders learned their craft. How to visit and what to expect inside.
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Mosque of Ibn Tulun
One of the largest and oldest mosques in Cairo, Ibn Tulun is famous for its vast courtyard and spiral minaret. Climb for rooftop views and visit the neighbouring Gayer-Anderson Museum.
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Mosque of Sultan Hassan
A masterpiece of Mamluk architecture beneath the Citadel, the fourteenth-century Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan impresses with its towering portal and four great iwans. Visit it together with the Al-Rifai Mosque next door.
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Al-Muizz Street
The grand avenue of Fatimid and Mamluk Cairo, lined with mosques, madrasas, palaces and fountains. A guide to the highlights from Bab al-Futuh to Bab Zuwayla, with tips for day and evening visits.
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Pompey's Pillar
A soaring Roman column of red Aswan granite on the site of the ancient Serapeum, Pompey’s Pillar is Alexandria’s tallest ancient monument. Discover its real history, the temple of Serapis and how to visit.
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Valley of the Queens
The burial valley of New Kingdom queens and royal children on Luxor’s West Bank, home to the tomb of Nefertari, often called the most beautiful tomb in Egypt. What to see and how to plan your visit.
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Saint Catherine mountain adventure
A fast-paced two-day Saint Catherine itinerary for solo travellers: Saint Catherine’s Monastery and a Bedouin garden walk, then a night climb of Mount Sinai for sunrise and a descent by the Steps of Repentance.
2 days
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Siwa Oasis culture and desert escape
A relaxed three-day Siwa Oasis itinerary for friends: Shali Fortress and the market, then the Oracle Temple, Gebel al-Mawta, Cleopatra’s Spring and salt lakes, and a day in the Great Sand Sea dunes, with tips.
3 days
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Marsa Alam peaceful coast escape
A relaxed three-day Marsa Alam itinerary for couples: beach time and a house reef, snorkelling with sea turtles at Abu Dabbab, then a dolphin reef trip or Wadi el-Gemal, with tips and where to stay.
3 days
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Aswan to Abu Simbel: How to Get There & Visit Guide
Plan your Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan with practical advice on transportation, journey times, entrance tickets, opening hours, and the best time to visit.
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How to plan an Alexandria day trip from Cairo
How to plan a day trip from Cairo to Alexandria: train or car, a sample schedule covering the catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, a seafood lunch and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, plus practical tips.
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Siwa Oasis travel guide: desert landscapes and local culture
A practical guide to visiting Siwa Oasis: how to get there, how long to stay, a sample itinerary, desert trips into the Great Sand Sea, culture and etiquette, where to stay, what to pack and safety tips.
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Dahab travel guide: beaches, mountains and laid-back living
A practical Dahab travel guide: how to get there, where to base yourself, diving and freediving, snorkelling spots, desert and mountain trips, a sample week, costs, long stays, safety and local etiquette.
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Sharm El Sheikh vs Hurghada: which resort suits you?
Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada? We compare Egypt’s two biggest Red Sea resorts for reefs, beaches, diving, nightlife, families, excursions, prices and getting there, to help you choose the right base for your holiday.
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A beginner's guide to Red Sea diving in Egypt
A beginner’s guide to diving in Egypt’s Red Sea: where to go, learning to dive, shore dives vs liveaboards, the best season, famous reefs and wrecks, marine life, safety and how to choose a dive centre.