Egypt Journeys

31/05/2021

Tips & Tricks I:
Planning a trip to Egypt in the Summer or inviting friends over (northern hemisphere summer)... schedule your visits to outdoor monuments Temples and Pyramids between 7am to 10am. Then dedicate the rest of the day for Museums

26/08/2020

whether you’re stuck at home with no travel plans in sight, or are just curious to see some of Egypt’s most famous historical, religious and cultural sites, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has done us all a solid and created 3D virtual tours where you can explore these mysterious, intriguing places for free from the comfort of your own home.

22 awe-inspiring Egyptian sites that you can virtually tour from the comfort of your home.

26/08/2020

Cairo is known as the city of a thousand minarets, so imagine how many there are in Egypt as a whole.

26/08/2020

Old Cairo, is a historic area in Cairo, Egypt, which includes the site of a Roman-era fortress and of Islamic-era settlements pre-dating the founding of Cairo itself proper in 969 A.D. It is also considered part of what is referred to as "Historic Cairo" or "Islamic Cairo", and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

26/08/2020

Beni Suef is considered to be one of the most ancient Egyptian villages, located on the western side of the Nile, and was also the port of the city of Ehnasia, which is one of the oldest sacred citizens on the land of this valley mentioned by many ancient religious myths

Credit: Anna from Holiday Tours When people think of Upper Egypt, what often comes to mind is rural life, poverty, background cultural traditions, and more negative misconceptions that does not consider the many different faces, culture and historical antiquities it can also have. It is even more di...

26/08/2020

Fathom’s favorite go-to for Egypt intel, Eric Monkaba of word-of-mouth consultancies Backpacker Concierge and Tripscaper, sheds some light on making the most of your trip to Egypt.

It’s back to Egypt! Political unrest is down, the number of visitors to the country is up, and infrastructure (particularly in the tourism industry) has improved over the last few years. Here's how to make the most of your trip.

26/08/2020

Egypt might seem like a cliche destination for your vacation and as a backpacker, you might not feel like the country is not worth visiting but there is a reason why it is so popular among tourists. After traveling through Egypt for 2 weeks, I realize that even though there were many tourists, there is just no other place like Egypt. Within this article, you will find everything you need to backpack through Egypt in 2 weeks. Without further ado, let's begin!

Want to travel to Egypt for 2 weeks? Here's the ultimate travel guide and a complete 2 weeks itinerary for backpackers including cool things to do, best places to go and where to stay in Egypt.

26/08/2020

To visit the ancient wonders of Egypt is to follow a path carved out through millennia by the Greeks, Romans, Medieval pilgrims, Egyptologists and, now, travelers.

Feeling claustrophobic inside the Pyramids and actually enjoying a cruise along the Nile are just two things that surprised me on my trip to Egypt.

26/08/2020

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This was my first time staying in a four season hotel, and it was such an excellent hotel with the most spacious, clean, elegant rooms and the friendliest staff.

17/01/2018

Do I have to cover my hair in Egypt? Can I wear capris in Egypt? Can I wear a cross-body bag in Egypt? All these questions and more are answered in this Egypt packing list for women. Learn what to pack for a trip to Egypt as a woman to be both comfortable and respectful.