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Posts Tagged with Egypt
Egypt is an incredible country, offering tourists and historians the chance to see some of the most amazing man-made buildings ever created. The great pyramids of Giza hardly need an introduction, but why not take a trip further south and explore the legendary temple of Abu Simbel; built in tribute to King Ramses II? Egypt also has its fair share of natural wonders. Sail gently down the mighty Nile River, take in the solitude of the Western Desert, enjoy world-class diving at the Red Sea or catch a sunset from the top of the famous biblical landmark of Mt. Sinai.
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12 of the Best City Break Destinations Around the World (12 minute read)
City breaks are a great way to see somewhere new and get a flavour of a country. All without having to break the bank or take much time off work. Three or four days is usually plenty of time to see the main sites, do some shopping, and enjoy...
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Top 8 Free Things to do in Cairo (8 minute read)
If you’re spending some time in the Egyptian capital, then there are certain things you have to see and do. The Pyramids of Giza are the obvious attraction. But there’s also the Egyptian Museum (and soon-to-open Grand Egyptian Museum), and the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, to name just a...
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Multi-Destination Holidays for 2022: 5 Things to Think About (6 minute read)
Multi-destination holidays involve splitting your holiday time between two or more destinations. This could be several areas of the same country, staying for a few days in each. Or it could mean visiting more than one country on the same trip. They are particularly popular for long-haul destinations, where...
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6 Ancient Sites That Were DEFINITELY Built by Aliens (9 minute read)
I’m lucky enough to have visited both Machu Picchu in Peru and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. And these famous sites both posed the same immediate question to me: How on Earth did they build these? The size of the rocks and stones used, the advanced construction techniques...
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Holiday Hack: How to Maximise Your Annual Leave in 2022 (11 minute read)
Booking a trip, especially a long one, can take careful planning. Taking more than a few days of leave can be problematic with work, especially if you don’t get that much in the first place. And you always want to keep some spare in case of family events or...
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Death on the Nile: A New Blockbuster Based in Egypt (5 minute read)
A brand new movie is coming out on 11 February 2022, set in 1930s Egypt. Death on the Nile is a sequel to the 2017 Kenneth Branagh film Murder on the Orient Express. It is based on an Agatha Christie novel of the same name and stars Branagh as...
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Inside the Valley of the Kings: My Visit to Egypt (7 minute read)
Ben is our Marketing Executive, and in December 2021 he travelled to Egypt on our King Tutankhamun 10-day group tour. Of all the multiple highlights, including the Pyramids and a Nile-felucca cruise, it was the tomb-strewn Valley of the Kings that really took his breath away. Read on as...
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5 Reasons to Book an Egypt Holiday For 2022 (5 minute read)
There are hundreds of reasons to visit Egypt at some point in your lifetime. Legendary monuments including the Pyramids of Giza. World-beating museums packed to the rafters with treasures dating back thousands of years to the time of the Ancient Egyptians. Blissful beaches, reliable weather and luxury 5-star hotels....
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Egyptian Mythology: 10 of the Most Important Ancient Egyptian Gods (8 minute read)
Ancient Egyptian civilization was incredibly complex. Over the centuries, hundreds of different gods and goddesses were worshipped in Egypt, with many rising and falling in popularity. Like all good mythologies, many of these gods were shrouded in legend. Tales of conflict, deception and love were used to fuel their...
