14 November 2026The City of the Dead in Cairo: the Cemetery Where People LiveThe City of the Dead in Cairo is a necropolis of Mamluk sultans' mausoleums where people live among the tombs. History, what…Blog: Useful Reading Before Your Trip to Egypt
Guides to the pyramids, Luxor and the resorts, plus tips on money, visas, weather and safety — everything you need to know before you go.
14 November 2026The City of the Dead in Cairo: the Cemetery Where People LiveThe City of the Dead in Cairo is a necropolis of Mamluk sultans' mausoleums where people live among the tombs. History, what…
14 November 2026The Giza Pyramids: Where They Are, Getting There from Hurghada and Sharm, Tickets and TipsWhere the Giza pyramids are, travel time from Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh, ticket prices in 2026, the new plateau entrance, a…
14 November 2026Things to Do in Hurghada: Districts, Sights and ExcursionsWhat to see in Hurghada: the Marina, the Mamsha promenade, El Dahar old town, markets and the mosque. The districts, the best…
14 November 2026The Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure: How They Differ and Can You Go InsideThe pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure: why Khafre looks taller than Khufu, what is left of the casing stones, and how much…
14 November 2026How Long from Hurghada to Cairo and the Pyramids: Distance, Time, OptionsHurghada to Cairo is about 460 km: 5.5–6.5 hours by coach or an hour by plane. The options compared, tour departure times…
14 November 2026Hurghada Markets: the Old Market, Fish and Fruit Markets — What to Buy and How to HaggleThe fish market, Old Market and fruit market in Hurghada: where they are, what to buy — spices, tea, cotton, fresh fish…
14 November 2026How to Get from Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh and BackHow to get from Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh: about 90 km by sea but about 800 km by road. Ferry, bus,…
14 November 2026The Great Sphinx of Giza: Where It Is, How Old It Is and What Happened to Its NoseWhere the Sphinx is, how big and old it is, what happened to its nose (Napoleon is not to blame), where to…
14 November 2026Cairo: What to See in 1–2 Days — Top Sights and an ItineraryWhat to see in Cairo in 1–2 days: the Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili,…
14 November 2026Things to Do in Sharm El Sheikh: Sights and the Best ExcursionsSights of Sharm El Sheikh: Naama Bay, the Old Market, Al Mustafa Mosque, the Heavenly Cathedral and Soho Square — plus Ras…
14 November 2026The Cairo Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali: What to SeeThe Cairo Citadel of Saladin: the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, a viewpoint over the city and museums. History, dress code and…
14 November 2026Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo: Distance and How Long to the PyramidsSharm El Sheikh to Cairo is about 500 km: 6–7 hours by coach under the Suez Canal or an hour by plane.…Where to start
- Planning your trip: when to go, what to pack, money and cards, safety.
- Choosing excursions: Egypt's 20 top places, the Giza pyramids, Luxor, Cairo.
- Already at the resort: things to do in Hurghada, in Sharm El Sheikh, taxis, phrasebook.
