Coptic Cairo Guide: Hanging Church and Ben Ezra
Explore Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Coptic Mus...
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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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What to Eat in Egypt: Egyptian Food Guide
An Egyptian food guide for travelers: koshari, ful medames, molokhia, freshly baked baladi bread, and what and...
Read moreEgypt Visa Guide for Travelers
Who needs a visa for Egypt, how the e-visa works, costs, Sinai stamp exceptions and entry tips, a plain-langua...
Read moreWhat to Pack for Egypt: Complete Checklist
A complete Egypt packing list: clothing for mosques and deserts, sun protection, what to pack for Nile cruises...
Read moreNile Cruise Guide: Luxor to Aswan
The complete Nile cruise guide: routes between Luxor and Aswan, what cruise life is like, the temples you visi...
Read moreBest Time to Visit Egypt: Month by Month
When is the best time to visit Egypt? A month-by-month guide to weather, crowds and prices across Cairo, Luxor...
Read moreIs Egypt Safe to Visit? An Honest Guide
An honest, practical answer to 'is Egypt safe?': how security works for tourists, what areas are like, safety...
Read moreTipping in Egypt: A Practical Guide
Tipping (baksheesh) is part of life in Egypt. Here is a practical guide to who to tip, how much, and how to ha...
Read moreEgypt in 10 Days: The Perfect First-Timer Itinerary
The perfect 10-day Egypt itinerary for first-time visitors: Cairo and Giza, a Nile cruise between Luxor and As...
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