Egypt Adventures Travel Blog Posts
What Egypt Adventures Travel can do for you
Learn all of the ways we can help with your Egypt adventure, like:
Consulting
Fixed price/itinerary group trips
Private trips with our Egyptian partners
A private trip guided by Gus from Egypt Adventures Travel
We can work with any budget, travel style, or need!
Egypt’s new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization—check out 22 royal mummies!
Check out Egypt’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the new home to the 22 royal mummies, and a treasure trove of artifacts showcasing Egypt’s rich history, from prehistoric to modern.
A pyramid to yourself—the Bent Pyramid, Black Pyramid, and Red Pyramid at Dashur
Want to visit a pyramid complex and have the place completely to yourself? Head to Dahshur, just south of Giza and Saqqara, and explore the outside (and inside) of the fascinating Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, and admire the Black Pyramid from afar.
A 48 hour respite in the charming Red Sea port of El Quesir
Come to the Red Sea Coast with us as we share the must-stay, must-eat, and must-do sights in El Quseir.
Our favorite 4 and 5-star hotels to stay at in Cairo
Here’s our top picks for luxury Cairo hotels. Want an affordable and glamorous hotel? Go for the Ramses Hilton. How about the best location? Check in to the Intercontinental Semiramis. The Marriott Mena House is our definite choice for lodging by the pyramids, and we head to the Sofitel El Gezirah when it’s time to relax. Come read more about these four amazing properties!
Visit Alexandria—Egypt’s Mediterranean Jewel
Learn about how to get to Alexandria, and then where to stay, eat, and what to see when you get there.
Sexual harassment in Egypt
Sexual harassment is a common occurrence in Egypt, but it is not something that happens to all women. Even so, the pervasiveness and frequency of sexual harassment makes it something we want to discuss. Come learn about the what and where of sexual harassment in Egypt, and learn how to avoid it or mitigate the severity if it happens.
Luxor, Egypt in just two days
To show you how to see Luxor, Egypt in just two days, we’ll share some tips and tricks to keep your time focused on the most important experiences. Then, reveal our six must-see sights, and a restaurant that anyone in Luxor has to eat at. We’ll finish with places to add to the mix if you have extra time.
How to use public transit in Cairo, part two: buses
In this post we will go over the four main types of buses travelers can take in Cairo (large public buses, microbuses, large privately-run buses, and Suzuki buses) and talk about the specific need-to-knows for each one.
How to use public transit in Cairo, part one: metro
Learn some quick tips and tricks on using public transit, and then learn how to use the Cairo Metro to get where you need to go quickly while experiencing a slice of everyday Egyptian life.
The highlights to see in Cairo
Cairo is a must-stop on any trip to Egypt, not just for what it offers travelers, but also because it usually is the point of entry and exit. Here are the highlights you must see while on your Cairo sojourn.
9 Foods to Try in Egypt
The only way to experience authentic Egyptian cuisine is to try it in its birthplace. Let us share nine mouth-watering Egyptian delicacies that you must try while you explore the most amazing country in the world.
Siwa Oasis — A Serene Paradise in the Desert
Want to go off the beaten path and visit a serenely calm and beautiful desert oasis? Welcome to Siwa.
17 things to pack for your Egypt trip that you might not have thought about
Here are 17 things that may not be on the “must-pack” list for other trips, but for a sojourn in Egypt will almost definitely come in handy.
Five common pitfalls to avoid in Egypt
Read about five common pitfalls travelers make in Egypt and learn how to avoid them or what to do if you find yourself in the middle of one!