14 November 2026How Were the Pyramids Built: What We Know for Sure and What Scientists DebateHow the pyramids of ancient Egypt were built: quarries, the Nile, ramps and sledges. Who the builders were, how long Khufu took,…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 2026How Were the Pyramids Built: What We Know for Sure and What Scientists DebateHow the pyramids of ancient Egypt were built: quarries, the Nile, ramps and sledges. Who the builders were, how long Khufu took,…
14 November 2026Taxis in Egypt: Apps, Prices and How Not to Overpay in Hurghada and SharmWhich taxi apps work in Egypt: Uber, Careem and inDrive in Hurghada and Sharm. Prices in 2026, haggling with street taxis and…
14 November 2026Which Sea Is in Egypt: the Red Sea or the Mediterranean, and Where to HolidayWhich sea is in Egypt: the Red Sea at Hurghada and Sharm, the Mediterranean at Alexandria. Warmest water in winter, best snorkelling,…
14 November 2026Currency in Egypt: What Money to Bring, Where to Change It and How to PayWhat currency to use in Egypt: pounds, dollars or euros. The 2026 exchange rate, where to change money, using cards and ATMs,…
14 November 2026Karnak Temple in Luxor: What to See and How Not to Get LostKarnak Temple in Luxor: the Hypostyle Hall, Hatshepsut's obelisk, the sacred lake and the Avenue of Sphinxes. Ticket prices in 2026 and…
14 November 2026Time in Egypt: Time Zone, Summer Time and the Difference with EuropeWhat time zone Egypt is in: UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 with summer time. The time difference with the UK and Europe,…
14 November 2026The Best Time to Visit Egypt: Weather by Month, Seasons and PricesThe best and cheapest time to visit Egypt: weather and sea temperature by month in Hurghada and Sharm, when to go with…
14 November 2026What Language Is Spoken in Egypt: Arabic, English and a Mini PhrasebookWhat language is spoken in Egypt: Egyptian Arabic, how widely English is spoken in the resorts and Cairo, and a mini phrasebook…
14 November 2026The Colossi of Memnon in Luxor: What They Are and Why They “Sang”The Colossi of Memnon are two 18-metre statues of Amenhotep III near Luxor. Why they bear a Greek hero's name, why one…
14 November 2026Luxor: What to See and How to Visit from Hurghada, Sharm and Marsa AlamLuxor in Egypt: Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut. Ticket prices in 2026, a one-day route and how…
14 November 2026Luxor Temple: History and What to See by Day and by NightLuxor Temple in central Luxor: the colossi of Ramesses II, the obelisk whose twin is in Paris, a mosque inside and the…
14 November 2026Hurghada Museum and the Grand Aquarium: Are They Worth It and What to SeeThe Hurghada Museum with genuine antiquities and the Grand Aquarium with its shark tunnel: what to see, how long it takes, and…