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Hatshepsut – Female Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt

By: Fleur Hupston

Travelers to Egypt can view the building projects and artifacts of one of the ancient world's most unusual female sovereigns. more...

Hot Air Ballooning in Egypt

By: Michelle MacNeill

There are things you should consider before hopping on a hot air balloon on your vacation. more...

The Khan el Khalili Market in Islamic Cairo

By: Susan Huebert

Visiting the Khan el Khalili Market in Cairo is a unique experience, giving insights into Egyptian history, modern life, and diverse culture, but also its shopping. more...

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina of Egypt

By: Susan Huebert

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina combines a unique design, impressive collections, and interesting special features make the institution a unique site in northern Egypt. more...

Egyptian Holiday

By: Kalpana Rangan

Egypt is the ancient land of Pharaohs, Pyramids and Pylons. Visiting this historic land is to rediscover the magical world of gods, Kings and their legendary exploits. more...

The Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan

By: Susan Huebert

The Unfinished Obelisk near Aswan in Upper Egypt gives scholars and tourists a fascinating insight into the building processes of ancient Egypt. more...

The Coptic Museum of Cairo

By: Susan Huebert

The Coptic Museum is one of Cairo's less-known tourist sites, but its displays give a fascinating insight into an ancient people still surviving in Egypt today. more...

Alexandria, Egypt in Spring

By: Susan Huebert

One of Egypt's most beautiful and historic cities is Alexandria, a thriving and busy metropolis set on the Mediterranean Sea just west of the delta. more...

Cairo in Spring

By: Susan Huebert

Most people associate Cairo, Egypt more with antiquities and monuments than with mild spring weather, but Cairo can be a good place to experience the coming of spring. more...

Egypt Tours Lower Risk in Travel to Egypt

By: Karen Berger

A recent bombing in the Khan el-Khalili Market raises questions about the safety of tourists traveling in Egypt. Group tours to Egypt can help minimize the risks. more...

El Alamein World War II Battlefield In Egypt

By: Karen Berger

Near Alexandria, Egypt, El-Alamein was the turning point of World War II's North African campaign. Visit the El- Alamein Museum and the Brritish military cemetery. more...

Egypt's New Bibliotheca Alexandrina

By: Karen Berger

A new library in Alexandria, Egypt stands on the site of the city's original great library, which once housed a treasure trove of ancient scrolls and manuscripts. more...

Souvenir Shopping in Egypt

By: Karen Berger

An Egyptian souk is a cacophony of sights, sounds and smells. Egyptian souvenirs make nice mementos and gifts, but tourists should bargain and check for authenticity. more...

How to Bargain in an Egyptian Marketplace

By: Karen Berger

Bargaining in an Egyptian marketplace takes some getting used to for western visitors. Some clever strategies can lower prices for souvenirs from rugs to cheap beads. more...

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