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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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