White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Guide
The complete guide to Egypt's White Desert: chalk formations, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, camping unde...
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Travel tips, destination guides, and stories from Egypt Rest Tours' own Egyptologists and destination specialists.
Egypt Rest ToursOur blog shares the kind of practical, first-hand insight you would normally only get from a specialist on the ground in Egypt — packing advice, seasonal guidance, site-by-site tips, and stories from the guides and destination managers who run our tours every day.
Expect deep dives into planning a Nile cruise, choosing between Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh, understanding Egypt's entry requirements, and other topics that come up often in conversations with our US and European guests.
New articles are added regularly as our team continues to share what they know about traveling Egypt well.
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Hurghada and the Red Sea Riviera Guide
A complete guide to Hurghada and Egypt's Red Sea coast: diving and snorkeling, Giftun Island, desert safaris,...
Read moreSaqqara, Memphis and Dahshur: Beyond the Giza Pyramids
Explore Saqqara's Step Pyramid, ancient Memphis and the Bent and Red Pyramids of Dahshur, the quiet pyramid fi...
Read moreGrand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Visitor Guide
Everything to know before visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum: what to see, how to plan your visit, and why it...
Read moreValley of the Kings: How to Visit and Best Tombs
A complete guide to the Valley of the Kings: how the valley works, what the tombs are like, which tombs to pri...
Read moreKarnak Temple Guide: What Not to Miss
The complete Karnak Temple guide: the Great Hypostyle Hall, the Avenue of Sphinxes, obelisks and the Sound and...
Read moreDendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor
Why Dendera and Abydos are Luxor's best-kept secrets: the Temple of Hathor with its celestial ceiling and the...
Read morePhilae, Kom Ombo and Edfu: The Nile Temple Trio
The guide to the three great temples between Aswan and Luxor: Philae's island sanctuary of Isis, Kom Ombo's do...
Read moreWalking Islamic Cairo: Al-Muizz Street Guide
A walking guide to Islamic Cairo: Al-Muizz Street's mosques and madrasas, Khan El Khalili, the Citadel, and ho...
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