Shopping In Egypt Shopping in Egypt is like being in a dream, where all the beautiful natural and man-made artifacts are within your reach at very affordable prices. Egypt is...
what you want to Know About Dahabiya Nile Cruise what you want to Know About Dahabiya Nile Cruise The Dahabiya Nile Cruise is the most classical and romantic vessel of...
Naama Bay Naama Bay is one of the extraordinary places to visit in the holy place of Sinia where you can explore all the incredible tropical destinations around the Red...
Outdoor Activities to Do from El Gouna Outdoor Activities to Do from El Gouna When destiny smiles at you, you smile back by answering the call from the heavenly tropical...
Alexandria Library Alexandria Library is regarded as one of the largest and most famous libraries in the world and the modern library of Alexandria acts as a commemoration of the...
Pompey Pillar Pompey’s Pillar On a rocky hilltop in the middle of Alexandria lies the biggest memorial column in Egypt, “Pompey’s Pillar”. It is famous for being the only known...
Luxor Museum The gorgeous Luxor Museum is located on the East Bank of the Nile River in Luxor, so it’s a good chance to visit onboard a luxury Nile cruise....
Valley of the Nobles Valley of the Nobles (The Tombs of the Nobles) The Theban Necropolis, or The Worker’s Village, is a collection of hundreds of rock-cut tombs of nobles...
Valley of the Queens Valley of the Queens is the final resting place of some of the most beautiful and powerful queens, princesses, nobles, and other members of the royal family....
Gates of Cairo Gates of Cairo The city of Cairo is called “The City of a Thousand Minarets” for containing a massive preponderance of Islamic architecture and being revered as...
St George Church St George Church, There are many churches located in the heart of old Coptic Cairo, but it might be the one that holds its soul. The original...
Ibn Tulun Mosque Ibn Tulun Mosque The golden city of Cairo is filled with incredible, marvelous examples of Islamic heritage and culture, but nothing like the immortal Ibn Tulane mosque,...
EL Muizz Street El Muizz Street isn’t your typical street, as it has the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. This street redefines words like majesty...
Secret Facts About the Pyramids Secret Facts About the Pyramids A great deal of mystery surrounds Egypt which has manifested many secret facts about the Pyramids since the day of...
How The Pyramids Were Built One of history’s most ancient puzzles is the construction of the pyramids, over and over again throughout the course of history, many nations, scholars, and...
Eye of Horus The eye of Horus is one of the most famous symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization It has been recognized as a symbol of royal power, protection, good...
Egyptian Mythology Osiris Story Egyptian Mythology Osiris Story He was the ruler of Egypt, he decided where the trees would best grow and where the water would best flow and...
Who is Queen Nefertari? Queen Nefertari is one of Egypt’s greatest queens, she was a member of the 19th dynasty in the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BC) and the beloved main...
Muhammad Ali Pasha Origin Muhammad Ali Pasha, “4 March 1769 – 2 August 1849,” started as an Ottoman Albanian commander in the Ottoman army and rose to the position of...
Who is King Menes? “King Menes” is the founder of the 1st dynasty in the history of ancient Egypt and the last king of the predynastic period (6000–3150 BCE). In...
History of Egypt Nile River Cruise The History of Egypt Nile River Cruise and the influence of the Nile River cruise go back centuries ago and even to ancient Egyptian...
Pharaoh Curse pharaoh’s curse is believed to be a punishment from the ancient Egyptian gods for those who annoy the eternal Rest of the pharaoh. The curse will cause illness,...
Unification Battle of Egypt Unification Battle of Egypt The unification battle marked the beginning of the early dynastic period, which led to the creation of the first royal dynasty in...
New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt The New Kingdom of Egypt or Egyptian Empire (1570–1070 B.C), is without a doubt the most popular time period in...
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut (1479–1458 BCE) Queen Hatshepsut Temple Luxor is blessed with a number of heavenly pieces of art that showcase the extraordinary elements on which this great...
supreme 30 Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses “If History Were Taught in the Form of Stories, It Would Never Be Forgotten,” and that’s how Egypt achieved immortality. The Ancient Egyptians...
Nubian Museum Nubian Museum Opened in 1997, the Nubian Museum is a belated but well-executed, tribute to the culture and influence of Nubia and the Nubian people on the history...
Mosque of Muhammad Ali Mosque of Muhammad Ali Who built it? It was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul and built this...
Elephantine Island Elephantine Island gets its name from its shape, which resembles standing elephants in the water, or, as others would say, an elephant tusk; Elephantine Island offers a variety...
Aswan Botanical Garden Covering 6.8 hectares, it’s home to thousands of birds and many exotic plants imported from many parts of the world, like Far East India and Africa. The...
Deir Al Medinah Almost all of what we see today in ancient Egypt is exclusively dedicated to the pharaonic royalty. The monumental building projects that the kings of Egypt commissions...
Temple of Esna The city of Esna is home to a few of the most famous ancient Egyptian temples. Esna was one of the most prestigious cities in ancient Egyptian...
Djoser Step Pyramid Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara is one of the most important archeological sites in all of Egypt. While it may not be as impressive or as famous...
Solar Boat Museum Location: It is situated to the south of the Great Pyramid. Who built it? It was established by Kamal El – Mallakh who was born in Assuit,...
Giza Necropolis Giza Necropolis The Giza Pyramids have become nearly synonymous with Egypt itself. Their incredible size continues to impress millions of visitors each year, as they struggle to comprehend...
Islamic Cairo How old is the city of Cairo? Islamic Cairo is the historic core of the city. When the Fatimid dynasty conquered Egypt in 969 AD, constructed a new...
Benezra Synagogue Coptic Cairo When was Ben Ezra Synagogue built, and where is it located? Located deep in the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest...
Hanging Church Coptic Cairo History of the hanging church and when it was built? The most famous site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Virgin Mary, better known...
Unfinished Obelisk In touring all of the ruins scattered across Egypt, it is very seldom that we pause to think about the many stages of planning and labor that came...
Khufu Cheops Pyramid Khufu Cheops Pyramid There is only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today, and it is the Pyramid of Khufu at Giza,...
Colossi of Memnon One of the biggest tourist attractions in Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon gained popularity due to its majestic appearance and for the mysterious sounds emitted by the...
What is the Dandra Complex? Dendera temple On the west bank of the Nile opposite the city of Qena, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) southeast of the city of Dendera, lies...
High Dam When construction began on the High Dam in 1960, it was the most heralded part of President Gamal Abdel Nasser’s effort to develop Egypt for all Egyptians. While...
Kom Ombo Kom Ombo Along with Esna and Edfu, Kom Ombo is the third major stop that most of the Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan make on their journey.Located...
DAHABIYA NILE CRUISES DAHABIYA NILE CRUISES A cruise down the Nile on a Dahabiya Nile Cruise is the most exclusive and luxurious way to experience the river. These boats, known as...
Luxor Temple Luxor Temple On the east bank of the Nile River, in the south of Egypt, the World’s Largest Outdoor Museum, Luxor City, contains one of the most beautiful...
Philae Temple Philae Temple This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It sits on Aglika Island,, just south of the old Aswan Dam...
lake Nasser lake Nasser Stretching south from Aswan nearly 350 miles (550 kilometers) beyond the southern border of Egypt and into northern Sudan, Lake Nasser is the huge freshwater reservoir...
History of Al-Azhar Mosque Al-Azhar Mosque is simply one of a kind, as there is no one like it in the world. In 970 A.D., the Islamic Shi’ite Dynasty, the...
Khan El Khalili Bazaar Khan El Khalili Bazaar There are a few places on the planet where you feel the time is going back around, this place is Khan El...
History of The Egyptian Museum Egyptian Museum, For most people, the idea of witnessing real magic is quite absurd but everything changes when you step inside one of the oldest...
Where is Karnak Temple Located? Karnak temple is the largest temple in the world and the largest religious building ever made. It is located at “Thebes,” Luxor city. Known as...
Who is Queen Hatshepsut? Queen Hatshepsut, whose name means “Foremost of Noble Women,” is one of the greatest rulers of ancient Egypt; she was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th...
The New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs, a.k.a. the Egyptian Empire (1570–1070 B.C.E) is without a doubt the most popular time period in the history of ancient Egypt,...
Who is Queen Nefertiti? Queen Nefertiti is known to be one of the most famous, beautiful, and powerful queens in the history of ancient Egypt, her name means “Beautiful Woman...
Who is King Tutankhamun? King Tutankhamun (1334–1325 B.C.) is an Egyptian king from the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC). He’s also known as Tutankhamun, which means the...
Valley of the Kings Valley of the Kings is located within the heart of a hill, and is the final resting place of the Great Pharaoh Egypt’s new Kingdom 1570–1070BC)....
Abu Simbel temples Abu Simbel temples, located south of Aswan along Lake Nasser shore, are the most famous in all of Egypt after the Giza Pyramids. Built by the greatest...
Cheops Pyramid King Khufu Cheops Pyramid King Khufu was the second and most famous king of the 4th Dynasty. History: He was the son of Snofru and Hetepheres I. He...
Great Pyramids of Giza Great Pyramids of Giza The first step in building a pyramid was to choose a suitable site. This had to be on the west side of...
Shopping In Egypt Shopping in Egypt is like being in a dream, where all the beautiful natural and man-made artifacts are within your reach at very affordable prices. Egypt is...
what you want to Know About Dahabiya Nile Cruise what you want to Know About Dahabiya Nile Cruise The Dahabiya Nile Cruise is the most classical and romantic vessel of...
Naama Bay Naama Bay is one of the extraordinary places to visit in the holy place of Sinia where you can explore all the incredible tropical destinations around the Red...
Outdoor Activities to Do from El Gouna Outdoor Activities to Do from El Gouna When destiny smiles at you, you smile back by answering the call from the heavenly tropical...
Alexandria Library Alexandria Library is regarded as one of the largest and most famous libraries in the world and the modern library of Alexandria acts as a commemoration of the...
Pompey Pillar Pompey’s Pillar On a rocky hilltop in the middle of Alexandria lies the biggest memorial column in Egypt, “Pompey’s Pillar”. It is famous for being the only known...
Luxor Museum The gorgeous Luxor Museum is located on the East Bank of the Nile River in Luxor, so it’s a good chance to visit onboard a luxury Nile cruise....
Valley of the Nobles Valley of the Nobles (The Tombs of the Nobles) The Theban Necropolis, or The Worker’s Village, is a collection of hundreds of rock-cut tombs of nobles...
Valley of the Queens Valley of the Queens is the final resting place of some of the most beautiful and powerful queens, princesses, nobles, and other members of the royal family....
Gates of Cairo Gates of Cairo The city of Cairo is called “The City of a Thousand Minarets” for containing a massive preponderance of Islamic architecture and being revered as...
St George Church St George Church, There are many churches located in the heart of old Coptic Cairo, but it might be the one that holds its soul. The original...
Ibn Tulun Mosque Ibn Tulun Mosque The golden city of Cairo is filled with incredible, marvelous examples of Islamic heritage and culture, but nothing like the immortal Ibn Tulane mosque,...
EL Muizz Street El Muizz Street isn’t your typical street, as it has the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. This street redefines words like majesty...
Secret Facts About the Pyramids Secret Facts About the Pyramids A great deal of mystery surrounds Egypt which has manifested many secret facts about the Pyramids since the day of...
How The Pyramids Were Built One of history’s most ancient puzzles is the construction of the pyramids, over and over again throughout the course of history, many nations, scholars, and...
Eye of Horus The eye of Horus is one of the most famous symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization It has been recognized as a symbol of royal power, protection, good...
Egyptian Mythology Osiris Story Egyptian Mythology Osiris Story He was the ruler of Egypt, he decided where the trees would best grow and where the water would best flow and...
Who is Queen Nefertari? Queen Nefertari is one of Egypt’s greatest queens, she was a member of the 19th dynasty in the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BC) and the beloved main...
Muhammad Ali Pasha Origin Muhammad Ali Pasha, “4 March 1769 – 2 August 1849,” started as an Ottoman Albanian commander in the Ottoman army and rose to the position of...
Who is King Menes? “King Menes” is the founder of the 1st dynasty in the history of ancient Egypt and the last king of the predynastic period (6000–3150 BCE). In...
History of Egypt Nile River Cruise The History of Egypt Nile River Cruise and the influence of the Nile River cruise go back centuries ago and even to ancient Egyptian...
Pharaoh Curse pharaoh’s curse is believed to be a punishment from the ancient Egyptian gods for those who annoy the eternal Rest of the pharaoh. The curse will cause illness,...
Unification Battle of Egypt Unification Battle of Egypt The unification battle marked the beginning of the early dynastic period, which led to the creation of the first royal dynasty in...
New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt The New Kingdom of Egypt or Egyptian Empire (1570–1070 B.C), is without a doubt the most popular time period in...
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut (1479–1458 BCE) Queen Hatshepsut Temple Luxor is blessed with a number of heavenly pieces of art that showcase the extraordinary elements on which this great...
supreme 30 Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses “If History Were Taught in the Form of Stories, It Would Never Be Forgotten,” and that’s how Egypt achieved immortality. The Ancient Egyptians...
Nubian Museum Nubian Museum Opened in 1997, the Nubian Museum is a belated but well-executed, tribute to the culture and influence of Nubia and the Nubian people on the history...
Mosque of Muhammad Ali Mosque of Muhammad Ali Who built it? It was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul and built this...
Elephantine Island Elephantine Island gets its name from its shape, which resembles standing elephants in the water, or, as others would say, an elephant tusk; Elephantine Island offers a variety...
Aswan Botanical Garden Covering 6.8 hectares, it’s home to thousands of birds and many exotic plants imported from many parts of the world, like Far East India and Africa. The...
Deir Al Medinah Almost all of what we see today in ancient Egypt is exclusively dedicated to the pharaonic royalty. The monumental building projects that the kings of Egypt commissions...
Temple of Esna The city of Esna is home to a few of the most famous ancient Egyptian temples. Esna was one of the most prestigious cities in ancient Egyptian...
Djoser Step Pyramid Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara is one of the most important archeological sites in all of Egypt. While it may not be as impressive or as famous...
Solar Boat Museum Location: It is situated to the south of the Great Pyramid. Who built it? It was established by Kamal El – Mallakh who was born in Assuit,...
Giza Necropolis Giza Necropolis The Giza Pyramids have become nearly synonymous with Egypt itself. Their incredible size continues to impress millions of visitors each year, as they struggle to comprehend...
Islamic Cairo How old is the city of Cairo? Islamic Cairo is the historic core of the city. When the Fatimid dynasty conquered Egypt in 969 AD, constructed a new...
Benezra Synagogue Coptic Cairo When was Ben Ezra Synagogue built, and where is it located? Located deep in the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest...
Hanging Church Coptic Cairo History of the hanging church and when it was built? The most famous site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Virgin Mary, better known...
Unfinished Obelisk In touring all of the ruins scattered across Egypt, it is very seldom that we pause to think about the many stages of planning and labor that came...
Khufu Cheops Pyramid Khufu Cheops Pyramid There is only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today, and it is the Pyramid of Khufu at Giza,...
Colossi of Memnon One of the biggest tourist attractions in Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon gained popularity due to its majestic appearance and for the mysterious sounds emitted by the...
What is the Dandra Complex? Dendera temple On the west bank of the Nile opposite the city of Qena, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) southeast of the city of Dendera, lies...
High Dam When construction began on the High Dam in 1960, it was the most heralded part of President Gamal Abdel Nasser’s effort to develop Egypt for all Egyptians. While...
Kom Ombo Kom Ombo Along with Esna and Edfu, Kom Ombo is the third major stop that most of the Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan make on their journey.Located...
DAHABIYA NILE CRUISES DAHABIYA NILE CRUISES A cruise down the Nile on a Dahabiya Nile Cruise is the most exclusive and luxurious way to experience the river. These boats, known as...
Luxor Temple Luxor Temple On the east bank of the Nile River, in the south of Egypt, the World’s Largest Outdoor Museum, Luxor City, contains one of the most beautiful...
Philae Temple Philae Temple This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It sits on Aglika Island,, just south of the old Aswan Dam...
lake Nasser lake Nasser Stretching south from Aswan nearly 350 miles (550 kilometers) beyond the southern border of Egypt and into northern Sudan, Lake Nasser is the huge freshwater reservoir...
History of Al-Azhar Mosque Al-Azhar Mosque is simply one of a kind, as there is no one like it in the world. In 970 A.D., the Islamic Shi’ite Dynasty, the...
Khan El Khalili Bazaar Khan El Khalili Bazaar There are a few places on the planet where you feel the time is going back around, this place is Khan El...
History of The Egyptian Museum Egyptian Museum, For most people, the idea of witnessing real magic is quite absurd but everything changes when you step inside one of the oldest...
Where is Karnak Temple Located? Karnak temple is the largest temple in the world and the largest religious building ever made. It is located at “Thebes,” Luxor city. Known as...
Who is Queen Hatshepsut? Queen Hatshepsut, whose name means “Foremost of Noble Women,” is one of the greatest rulers of ancient Egypt; she was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th...
The New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs, a.k.a. the Egyptian Empire (1570–1070 B.C.E) is without a doubt the most popular time period in the history of ancient Egypt,...
Who is Queen Nefertiti? Queen Nefertiti is known to be one of the most famous, beautiful, and powerful queens in the history of ancient Egypt, her name means “Beautiful Woman...
Who is King Tutankhamun? King Tutankhamun (1334–1325 B.C.) is an Egyptian king from the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC). He’s also known as Tutankhamun, which means the...
Valley of the Kings Valley of the Kings is located within the heart of a hill, and is the final resting place of the Great Pharaoh Egypt’s new Kingdom 1570–1070BC)....
Abu Simbel temples Abu Simbel temples, located south of Aswan along Lake Nasser shore, are the most famous in all of Egypt after the Giza Pyramids. Built by the greatest...
Cheops Pyramid King Khufu Cheops Pyramid King Khufu was the second and most famous king of the 4th Dynasty. History: He was the son of Snofru and Hetepheres I. He...
Great Pyramids of Giza Great Pyramids of Giza The first step in building a pyramid was to choose a suitable site. This had to be on the west side of...