Egypt for Families: Traveling with Kids
Egypt with kids is easier and more magical than most parents expect: camel rides, tombs, boats and beaches, wi...
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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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Egypt on a Budget: Smart Travel Tips
How to travel Egypt on a budget: what things really cost, where to save and where to spend, from transport and...
Read moreChristmas and New Year in Egypt
Spending Christmas and New Year in Egypt: weather, festive atmosphere, what's open, hot air balloons at dawn a...
Read moreEgyptian Currency and Money Tips for Travelers
A practical money guide for Egypt: the Egyptian pound, cash versus cards, exchanging money, ATMs, how much to...
Read moreGetting Around Egypt: Transport Guide
How to get around Egypt: domestic flights, trains, Nile cruises, private drivers, Cairo taxis and rideshares,...
Read moreHot Air Balloon Over Luxor: Sunrise Guide
Everything about the Luxor hot air balloon: what the dawn flight is like, how it is organized, safety, and how...
Read moreFelucca Ride on the Nile: What to Expect
The complete guide to felucca rides on the Nile: what a felucca is, the best times and places to sail, what to...
Read moreCamel Ride at the Giza Pyramids: Complete Guide
The complete guide to camel rides at the Giza Pyramids: how long the ride lasts, what it includes, what to exp...
Read moreGiza Sound and Light Show: Guide and Tips
The Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show guide: what the show includes, the best seats, show schedule, and how t...
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