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Discover Egypt Discover Egypt, established specialist tour operator to Egypt
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Discover Egypt prides itself on being one of the UK's leading specialist operators to Egypt, Jordan & Israel offering a wide selection of Nile Cruises and single and multi-centre options in Luxor, Aswan, Cairo and the Red Sea Riviera plus Petra and the Dead Sea in Jordan. Plus historical and Biblical sites and modern culture from the holy cities of Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth to the Dead Sea and Judean Hills in Israel. We pride ourselves on offering quality holidays at affordable prices and provide a range of holidays to Egypt, Jordan & Israel. Book your holiday with confidence safe in the knowledge that your money and holiday are fully protected. Whether you choose a glorious cruise on the Nile, the gorgeous beaches of the Red Sea or the bustling cities of Luxor and Cairo or beyond to the fascinating country of Jordan, you can be assured that our expert staff will be able to help you make the right choice to ensure your holiday will be a memory of a lifetime, every time.

27/10/2026

for the love of Bettany Hughes & !👇❤

21/10/2026

Making the most of what the ancients left behind, enjoy listening to Alice Roberts👇❤

Last minute Cairo and Nile cruise this Autumn/Winter -
13/10/2026

Last minute Cairo and Nile cruise this Autumn/Winter -

The publication of Professor Alice Roberts’ latest book, The Goddess Queen, this autumn is putting Cleopatra, Egypt’s le...
12/10/2026

The publication of Professor Alice Roberts’ latest book, The Goddess Queen, this autumn is putting Cleopatra, Egypt’s legendary last pharaoh and one of history’s most fascinating rulers, back in the spotlight.

With Roberts also recently revealing on BBC Radio 4 that she is heading to Egypt to visit an exciting new archaeological site, Discover Egypt is inviting travellers to explore the country’s extraordinary ancient history for themselves.

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a Roman-era pyramid-shaped tomb at Bir el-Shaghala, revealing an extrao...
25/09/2026

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a Roman-era pyramid-shaped tomb at Bir el-Shaghala, revealing an extraordinary combination of Egyptian, Greek and Roman funerary traditions.

Egyptian archaeologists uncover a mud-brick pyramid tomb at Bir el-Shaghala with a unique sandstone entrance, an Amduat scene and a 19-line funerary elegy

"....the wig suggests that it would have belonged to a man who lived during the New Kingdom (about 1550–1069 BC). Due to...
16/09/2026

"....the wig suggests that it would have belonged to a man who lived during the New Kingdom (about 1550–1069 BC). Due to the significant cost required to produce such a piece, this man was most likely a wealthy individual. He may have been, for example, a high official buried in the necropolis on the west bank of Thebes (modern Luxor)."

Most knowledge of hairstyles in ancient Egypt comes from artistic representations such as paintings and sculptures, but some wigs and natural hair have survived. These provide much information about different styles and their meaning. In ancient Egypt, hairstyles were a way for people to project their identity and convey social status.

This rare, well-preserved example was found in its original box made of reeds. While very little is known about its owner, the style of the wig suggests that it would have belonged to a man who lived during the New Kingdom (about 1550–1069 BC). Due to the significant cost required to produce such a piece, this man was most likely a wealthy individual. He may have been, for example, a high official buried in the necropolis on the west bank of Thebes (modern Luxor). Such a wig would not have been worn every day, especially during the hot months of the summer, but on special occasions, over hair that was kept short to possibly avoid lice or keep cool. The wig appears to be made of human hair and would have made an impression with its stylish look.

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🪮 Wig, probably human hair with beeswax and resin. Thebes, Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550–1069 BC.

We owe a great deal to Agatha Christie, one of the greatest writers, especially in crime fiction.Agatha first visited Eg...
15/09/2026

We owe a great deal to Agatha Christie, one of the greatest writers, especially in crime fiction.
Agatha first visited Egypt in 1908 as a 17-year-old when her mother took her to Cairo for the winter social season. Agatha describes Egypt as “a dream of delight”. Her visit to Cairo a year later became the inspiration to her first novel “Snow upon The Desert”. This was the beginning of a life long journey for Agatha Christie and Egypt .
When Agatha married her second husband, the archaeologist Max Mallowan, this sparked a lifelong passion for archaeology and the Middle East.
Almost every winter Agatha and Max would spend some time in Egypt during breaks froms Max’s excavations in Syria and Iraq.. They stayed at iconic locations like the Old Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor and the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan . In Egypt the couple also befriended the famed archaeologist Howard Carter, who in 1922 discovered the Tutankhamun grave in Valley of the Kings. The three of them would sit on the terracce of Old Winter Palace in Luxor.
Her adult travels inspired her famous 1937 novel 'Death on the Nile', parts of which she penned at the Cataract Hotel whilst also enjoying cruising the Nile on board the SS Sudan. She also set her historical mystery 'Death Comes as the End' in ancient Egypt, working closely with an Egyptologist friend to ensure historical accuracy.
Agatha Christie did not only write crime fiction. She also wrote several plays, among them the hhistorical play “Akhenaton”. This play, based on the real life Pharaoh Akhenaton, offers dialogues adapted from the ancient texts themselves as Agatha Christie displayed a deep knowledge of the pharaonic period in Egypt.
Follow in Agatha Christies footsteps, get in touch, visit www.discoveregypt.co.uk

Happy birthday, Agatha Christie 🔎

Born on this day in 1890, Christie went on to become one of the most widely read authors of all time, and we're still finding new reasons to return to her books.

From Poirot, Miss Marple and Ariadne Oliver, to Tommy and Tuppence - there are few writers whose characters have become quite so familiar.

We're particularly looking forward to celebrating her here at the British Library this autumn.

Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery opens on 30 October 2026
https://link.bl.uk/ubb

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