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The last surviving of the Seven Wonders of the World, Giza's three immense pyramids, Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, built over 4000 years ago, were the pharaohs' necropolis. Check out Solar…
Egypt's Valley of the Kings is the resting place for dozens of the ancient rulers of the kingdom of the Nile. It is also the site for the cursed tomb of the most renowned of all Pharaohs, the…
North Sinai offers the diver a very different experience to the more developed diving areas further south. The clear waters offer perfect visibility and some of the least spoilt reefs off the…
Located on the east bank of the River Nile, Luxor Temple was originally a sacred venue for many Egyptian rituals. After it was buried under river silt, several constructions were built on top…
Boy king Tutankhamun's gold and lapis-lazuli burial-mask and coffin are highlights of the Egyptian Museum in Downtown Cairo. With over 120,000 antiquities, covering centuries of ancient…
One of Egypt's oldest surviving structures (and that's pretty old), the Sphinx near Cairo is a mythological creature, carved from one vast block of limestone. It features the body of a lion, a…
Egypt's Karnak Temple is still, after 4000 years, one of the most impressive religious structures in the world. A city of gods and godlike priest-kings in its heyday, it features three central…
An unmissable landmark, the Citadel near Islamic Cairo was home to Egypt's rulers for 700 years. With great city views - and breezes - the huge fortress contains mosques, palaces and museums…
As the lifeline of Egyptian civilisation, the River Nile is symbolic of life, fertility and development. Pharaohs and nobles have venerated it for centuries and today the river still retains…
The impressive Abdeen Palace in Cairo is now a museum complex. It houses the Silver Museum, Royal Family Museum, Presidential Gifts Museum, Historical Documents Museum and the striking Arms…
North of Cairo, the boisterous Birqash Camel Market is not for the squeamish. Traders herd their camels from Abu Simbel, Sudan and Somalia to the huge dusty field in Birqash for hearty…
In South Saqqara, a short drive from Cairo, the Pyramids at Dahshur include the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. They are among the largest and most accessible to visit and are far less…
Made from mud-brick and wood, Ibn Tulun Mosque in Sharia Ibn Tulun was built in 879AD, featuring a pointed arch well before Gothic architecture, and decorative inner arcades. The minaret can…
The Egyptian goddess of love, consort of Horus, was venerated at the beautiful Temple of Hathor at Dendera, now inhabited largely by birds. The well-preserved temple features depictions of…
Isolated reefs, big tidal movements and extraordinary marine life make Sharm El Sheikh one of Egypt's premier dive sites. It spreads across 74km (40 nautical miles) of open sea between the tip…
Located between Karnak and Luxor temples, Luxor Museum has small but exquisite collections of pottery, jewellery, furniture, statues and stelae from the Theban temples and necropolis. Among…
The Biblical site where Moses supposedly received the Ten Commandments, Mount Sinai, Mount Moses or Jebel Musa is Egypt's prime pilgrimage location for religious and geography fanatics. To…
Diving and Snorkelling in Tiran Island
The crystal clear waters around Tiran Island, between the Suez Canal and the Gulf of Aqaba, provide excellent diving and snorkelling conditions. Visitors may also explore the main island and…
The Temple of Abydos marks the point of entry to the Egyptian realm of the dead. Dating from around 3150 BC, it is linked to the earliest recorded dynasties and is one of the oldest surviving…
The world-famous Blue Hole in Dahab, Sinai, is a hole in the reef about 55 metres wide and 102 metres deep, boasting the stunning Archway 54 metres down. Here corals, fans, eels and dozens of…
