Egypt

The legendary land of the Pharaohs and its present-day Muslim and Coptic cultures offer one of the world's most iconic travel experiences. And there's a lot to like pricewise, too!

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The fantastic Philae Temple in Aswan

Photos unless otherwise noted: ArabCountries.com The 275-year rule of the Greek Ptolemaic dynasty was initiated by the conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great in 305 BCE, and its second king, Ptolemy Philadelphus, had this great temple built on Philae Island in Nubia (Upper Egypt, paradoxically in the south) during his tenure (284-246 BCE). As he wanted the Egyptian people to love him as they did the previous Egyptian pharoahs of old , by showing them that he too believed in their great…

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Egypt one of ´6 Awesome African Vacation Destinations for Families´

Sam valadi On the one hand, the remnants of the ancient civilization of the pharoahs continue to amaze you and your kids (though the experience is probably better suited to older than younger children). It's a UNESCO World Heritage extravaganza, from pyramids and Sphinx of Giza to the feluccas of the Nile down to Luxor with its Temple of Karnak and Valley of the Kings, to Abu Simbel in Aswan (with extra points for the vibrant city of Alexandria). Meanwhile, the Sinai Peninsula is alluring for…

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Egypt sand boarding one of '7 Awesome Active/Adventurous Vacation Ideas for 2023'

Islam El-Bahnasawy Here’s a complete 180-degree pivot from frozen Finland: Egypt with its heat, its ancient culture - and its great sand sea. For some hot adventure head out to remote Siwa Oasis, nine hour drive west of Cairo, and try plummeting down its steep sand dunes. While sandsurfing is the main attraction in Siwa, there are also ancient tombs and temples to discover in Indiana Jones style. And of course on the way to or from here, don't forget to experience the history and culture of…

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In Egypt, in Awe – of 6,000 Years of History

Victor Block I’m in Cairo on a hotel balcony overlooking the Nile River, a fantasy destination I’ve heard about my whole life - and at long last I’m here. I needed to take a minute and revel in that. And recognize that thanks to Overseas Adventure Travel’s (OAT) "Ancient Egypt and the Nile River Tour" I was about to begin a magical journey through 6,000 years of history. And then accept the hard truth. How do you capture 6,000 years of history in 1,200 words, the limit that many travel…

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George Habib June 11, 2011 at 2:04pm

Dear interested in Egypt join us on our group Welcome Tours
Ed Wetschler May 11, 2011 at 4:21pm

Zoheir Garranah has been sentenced to five years in prison because he was found guilty of selling public land near Red Sea below market value. How surprised are we?
Bryan Pereira March 30, 2011 at 11:13pm

I did a couple of photoshoots in Egypt and have posted the images and info in my blog: Travel / Fashion Blog please drop by, I hope you enjoy it
Sam Scribe March 1, 2011 at 12:45am

Those 50%-off trips to Egypt mentioned below are the chance of a lifetime. But given Americans' history of staying home in droves after international incidents, will they take advantage of these half-off discounts?
Donna Esposito February 28, 2011 at 11:02pm

I just heard that Sunny Land Tours is running trips to Egypt again -- and at 50% off!
Ed Wetschler February 15, 2011 at 4:54am

Will the revelation that Egyptian antiquities czar Zawi Hawass downplayed the extent of the damage done during the looting finally do him in, or is he still the teflon archaeologist?
David Paul Appell February 11, 2011 at 6:37pm

Tripatini would like to congratulate the people of Egypt. You're an inspiration to us all.....
Ed Wetschler February 3, 2011 at 12:54am

Some Turkish travel industry people say that turmoil in Egypt and other Arab countries will end up benefiting Turkey. Valid prognosis, or cackling? http://bit.ly/hnJvx2

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Rajesh Taneja January 18, 2011 at 5:49pm

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Ed Wetschler October 21, 2010 at 5:54pm

The photos Mellissa Solin just posted from Luxor, Egypt, evoke the monumental grandeur of that area. http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/luxor-egypt