Egypt Travel Tips
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Cairo Private Tours
Written by Viator, January 2011
One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and has a history that dates back to the 10th century. Nicknamed “The City of a Thousand Minarets”, this ... Read more
3 Days in Luxor: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
To visit beautiful Luxor is to be part of one of the oldest traditions. People have been touring this amazing Egyptian city since the ancient Greek and Roman eras. To have that kind of longevity ... Read more
3 Days in Sharm el Sheikh: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Day 1: Touring Sharm el Sheikh Okay, first things first - camel safari! When in Egypt...! Take an unforgettable journey through the desert on camel-back, finishing off with some authentic Bedouin ... Read more
Egyptian Deserts Tours
Written by Viator, August 2010
Yep, Egypt is all about the desert. And how much fun can you have in a desert? Stacks! First, take the family quad biking across the Sinai desert for the ultimate adventure. Ride across the sands at ... Read more
Diving in Sharm el Sheikh
Written by Viator, August 2010
You think diving and snorkeling, you think places like the Caribbean, right? But imagine diving in Egypt - wild, right? Think about it - sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling - is there any better way to ... Read more
3 Days in Hurghada: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
It’s a little Las Vegas in style, but the Red Sea resort port of Hurghada is brilliantly positioned for snorkel adventures and desert encounters. Glittering hotels lining the sands have beach ... Read more
3 Days in Aswan: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Ancient treasures, Nubian culture and the mighty Nile await you in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan. Day 1: Central Aswan Aswan has been a trading city for millennia, so a visit to the ... Read more
Felucca Cruises on the Nile
Written by Viator, August 2010
Feluccas are one of the defining sights of Aswan and Upper Egypt (which, as you no doubt know, is south). From a distance, the graceful white sails of these traditional single-masted vessels look ... Read more
Nile River Cruises
Written by Viator, August 2010
The River Nile, the world's longest, has long been the lifeblood of a desert country. One of the highlights of a trip to Egypt is to take a cruise along this most famous of rivers for several days, ... Read more
3 Days in Cairo: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Cairo - the very name conjures up visions of ancient monuments, exotic souks and eons of history. Almost as a backdrop to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the city rises from the surrounding sandy plains ... Read more
Egypt with kids - any advice?
Written by Skootre , USA, September 2010
I'm planning a trip to Egypt with a 5 and 2 year old, both boys. I've traveled a lot in the middle east, but never in Egypt. Any thoughts on do's and don'ts with kids in Egypt? Read more
One Day Tour of Cairo w/VIATOR
Written by Ubi F , February 2011
If you have any plans to go to Cairo and see the sights, VIATOR is my recommendation for your tour company. Everything went as perfect as it could have been. The tour guide met me at the Hilton ... Read more
How to Choose a Nile River Cruise
Written by Hudson , USA, August 2012
As you might expect, a cruise down the Nile River is a trip so special that it ranks up there with greatest trips in a lifetime. The lifeblood of Egypt and greater Africa since the dawn of ... Read more
Encouraging news about missing antiquities in Egypt
Written by Cairo Expert: Adel , Egypt, April 2011
The winds of change in Egypt are moving how to restore stolen treasures back to the Egyptian people and the world. More than a dozen treasures stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo were rapidly ... Read more
Welcome back to the New Egypt
Written by Cairo Expert: Adel , Egypt, February 2011
Experience the transformation of the new Egypt first hand and be a part of modern history as you explore ancient Egyptian history. You will see in the smiles on the faces of Egyptians, as they go ... Read more
