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The two Colossi of Memnon standing on the Luxor west bank plain, weathered seated statues with the Theban hills low behind them

Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada: How It Works, Is It Worth It

September 19, 2026
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A sand lane between two bright blue painted walls in a Nubian village at Aswan, a domed and arched house at the end and children's chalk drawings on the wall to the right

The most Instagrammable places in Egypt, and the exact hour to stand in each one

September 13, 2026
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A small blue wooden fishing boat moored on flat water at dawn on the Red Sea, with mountains on the far shore

Fishing in the Red Sea, Egypt: Boats, Species and Seasons

September 13, 2026
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Camels crowded on sandy open ground at a livestock market, a young man in a green shirt holding a long stick overhead and traders in white galabeyas beside him, bales of straw and fodder stacked on a wall and a pink mosque with minaret and dome behind, under a bright blue sky.

Birqash Camel Market Near Cairo: Days and What to Expect

September 13, 2026
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The sun setting behind a white rock hill in the Western Desert near Bahariya Oasis

The best sunsets in Egypt, and exactly where to stand for each one

September 13, 2026
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A child sandboarding down a large dune, balanced on the board with arms out, the slope of clean sand filling the frame

Adventure Travel in Egypt: Desert, Red Sea and Sinai

September 13, 2026
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Two open-frame dune buggies with long-travel suspension driving fast across rippled sand dunes in a cloud of dust at low sun, tall flag whips carrying United States flags and a red flag with a green star, and a third buggy on the crest behind them.

Quad Bike Safari in Egypt: Hurghada, Sharm and Giza Guide

September 13, 2026
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A Red Sea coral head swarming with orange anthias and reef fish in clear blue water

Diving in the Red Sea, Egypt: Best Sites and Seasons

September 13, 2026
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A long exposure of star trails arcing over the pale rock formations of the Egyptian desert at night, a tent edge just visible at the left

Night in the Desert Egypt: Camping, Stars and Bedouin Camps

September 13, 2026
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Arrecife de coral poco profundo del Mar Rojo en Hurghada con peces tropicales rayados, una morena y peces mariposa amarillos sobre coral y agua turquesa cristalina

Snorkeling in Hurghada: Best Reefs, Boats, Season and Gear

September 13, 2026
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A sheltered Red Sea beach, pale sand in the foreground and turquoise shallow water enclosed by two low rock breakwaters under a cloudless sky

Orange Bay Hurghada: Giftun Island Boat Day Explained

September 13, 2026
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A single dolphin swimming just below the surface of clear blue Red Sea water, photographed from above

Dolphin House Hurghada: Swim with Wild Dolphins

September 13, 2026
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The facade of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel with the four seated colossi of Ramesses II under a streaked sky

Abu Simbel at Sunrise: The 4 am Trip from Aswan, Explained

September 13, 2026
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Three saddled camels in red and blue woven blankets with tassels standing behind a post and chain barrier on a paved limestone plateau at an archaeological site, with a low sand coloured visitor building, a bare tree, a few people in the middle distance and a hazy city skyline behind, under harsh midday sun.

Unique Things to Do in Egypt: 13 Experiences Beyond Giza

September 13, 2026
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A felucca under full sail on the Nile at Aswan below the west bank hill, the rock cut Tombs of the Nobles and the domed Qubbet el Hawa shrine on the summit behind

Felucca Ride on the Nile: Aswan Sunset Sail, Local Guide

September 13, 2026
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Three saddled camels resting on the desert ridge at Giza with the pyramid of Menkaure and a queen's pyramid behind under a hazy sky

Camel Ride at the Pyramids of Giza: Is It Worth It?

September 13, 2026
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A Nile cruise ship sailing at sunset, the palm-lined bank silhouetted behind it

Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise: Show, Buffet and Is It Worth It

September 13, 2026
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A crowded Cairo square at night outside the Al Hussein mosque, cafe tables full, market stalls lit and people crossing in front of the camera

Belly Dance in Egypt: Where to See a Real Show in Cairo

September 13, 2026
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Looking straight up at a gilded and painted wooden ceiling in an Ottoman era Cairo interior, dense geometric panels with a ring of glass lamps and an Arabic inscription band

Hammam in Cairo: Turkish Bath, Scrub and Steam Guide

September 13, 2026
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Close-up of a carved sandstone temple column still holding traces of its original paint, with bands of hieroglyphs, a winged goddess figure and a falcon-headed deity beside a royal cartouche, lit by low warm sun with further inscribed columns behind; the Ptolemaic style and surviving colour match the temples of the Upper Egyptian Nile bank such as Kom Ombo.

Egypt Shore Excursions by Port: Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria

September 13, 2026
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The Cairo skyline at night from across the Nile, the Cairo Tower lit on the left and traffic streaming over a bridge in the foreground

Cairo at Night: Things to Do After Dark, Planned by Locals

September 13, 2026
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A plate of koshari surrounded by bowls of lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, tomato sauce and chilli on a wooden table

Egyptian Food: What to Eat and How to Order It

August 29, 2026
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The Sphinx and the valley temple at Giza floodlit orange during the evening show, two pyramids dark against the night sky

The Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza

August 28, 2026
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Four hot air balloons inflated on the launch field at first light near Luxor, glowing from the burners, with crew and vehicles around them

Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor

August 25, 2026
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