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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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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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...
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Travelling from England? A Guide to the Updated Travel Rules (3 minute read)
23.09.2021. You’ve probably heard the news. After months of confusing traffic light systems, government U-turns and expensive private PCR testing, travellers and travel companies heaved a collective sigh of relief during last Friday’s UK travel update. That’s because the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced a huge simplification to England’s...
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4 African Adventures Everyone Should Experience (6 minute read)
Africa is a fantastic continent for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Because of this, many people choose it as a honeymoon destination, or somewhere to visit after retirement. Options in Africa include spotting the Big Five on a wildlife safari and exploring the colourful souks of Morocco. Moments of wonder and vibrant...
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Catching up with Our Guides: How Our Tour Guides Have Been Spending the Last Year (7 minute read)
The last year has been challenging for us all, but especially for those working in the travel industry. And none more so than our tour guides, who have been unable to show foreign travellers around their countries for more than year. From London to Lima and Brisbane to Beijing, everybody...
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Why is the Suez Canal so Important to Egypt? (5 minute read)
23 April 2021. It’s been a few weeks since the 400 metre long Ever Given cargo ship ran aground in the Suez Canal. This event blocked up the vital trade route and delayed millions of dollars’ worth of trade. After 6 days and having seen more than 340 ships...
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Egypt News: Mummies on the Move (6 minute read)
15 April 2021. You may well have seen videos of the event online or on TV. On the 3 April 2021, a huge parade took place in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. The eyes of the world once again turned to the country for its ancient treasures. In this...
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They’re Done Playing Second Fiddle: The Forgotten Highlights You Need to Visit (10 minute read)
Nearly every destination that you could wish to visit has that one main attraction. The one on the front of all the brochures. The one that gets shared endlessly on social media. And the one that all your friends and family are jealous of you for visiting. In Egypt,...
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5 Reasons Why Post-COVID Will be the Best Time to Visit Egypt EVER (9-minute read)
It’s been about a year since the coronavirus (COVID-19) started making headlines in newspapers around the world. A year on, much of the world is still in lockdown. However, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccines offer hope, with many countries starting to vaccinate...