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Archaeology
Get a sneak peek at the Grand Egyptian Museum as it starts limited guided tours
Apr 17, 2023 • 4 Min read
Public Transport
4 best day trips from Cairo
Aug 10, 2022 • 6 Min read
When you've filled up on the museums and markets of Cairo, set off on a day trip to dive into Egypt's history, culture and more.
History
Getting to know the Pyramids of Giza
Nov 26, 2020 • 6 Min read
The Pyramids of Giza is a vast complex of architectural wonders shrouded in mystery. Here's how to get the most out of your visit.
Art
The Grand Egyptian Museum will finally open at the end of 2020
Jan 9, 2020 • 1 Min read
The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo promises to be one of the biggest cultural openings of the year, and an opening date and ticket prices have…
Story
The best cities, countries and regions to visit in 2020, according to Lonely Planet
Oct 21, 2019 • 3 Min read
With the new year just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning your 2020 adventures.
Food
A perfect day in Cairo: how to spend 24 hours in Egypt's capital
Jun 21, 2019 • 5 Min read
Egypt is changing by the minute as it continues its post-revolution recovery, but there are still a number of unshakeable constants in Cairo: the city’s…
Festivals & Events
Best things to do in Cairo in summer
Apr 17, 2019 • 3 Min read
With scorching temperatures and a sun that doesn’t quit from 5am to 8pm, summer in Cairo is a time of mass exodus for those who can afford coastal…
Festivals & Events
Best things to do in Cairo in spring
Apr 17, 2019 • 3 Min read
Despite its dusty reputation, springtime in Cairo unleashes bursts of warmth and colour, from puffy oleander bushes to jacaranda trees shouting with…
Story
Top tips for female travellers visiting Egypt
Mar 7, 2019 • 6 Min read
After a few years in the tourism doldrums, Egypt is back on travel wishlists. The pyramids, the River Nile, Luxor’s glut of tombs and temples, and the Red…
Budget Travel
Cairo named the cheapest city in the world for a short break
Feb 25, 2019 • 1 Min read
Egypt’s capital of Cairo has been credited with being the city where you can squeeze the most out of your holiday funds, according to a new study from…
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