Egypt & Middle East Travel Blog & Guide

Explore Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, a 16th-century BC necropolis with 60+ opulent tombs. A historic marvel and a must-visit on your Egypt trip.

We have some exciting news! The New York Times has selected Egypt for the number 17 spot on the annual list, “52 Places to Go in 2020.” Travel journalist Seth Sherwood writes, “the Egyptians are building like the pharaohs to finish the massive and much-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum in time for its scheduled gala opening…

One week in Jordan may sound like enough time to explore this small kingdom, but with the country’s rich history, numerous attractions, and friendly people, seven days seem to fly by. We recommend a Jordan tailor-made tour with two nights each in Amman, Petra, and the Dead Sea and one night in Wadi Rum. If…

Queen Nefertiti was one of the most powerful and mysterious Egyptian queens in ancient Egypt. She was a queen, the Great Royal Wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaten. In wall paintings within tombs and temples, Nefertiti is depicted as an equal alongside her husband – much more often than any queen in Egyptian history. She is…

Partners of ancient Egypt, Nubia’s people race to share their vital culture in rural villages. Experience their hospitality – add a Nubian visit to your Egypt tour.

In the sweltering hot desert of Luxor, Egypt, there lies a collection of tombs that house the remains of some of the most powerful women in the history of ancient Egypt. This is the Valley of the Queens, and it is a must-see attraction on any private guided tours of Egypt. The Valley of the…

Christianity’s Impact on Egypt: Beyond Islam and ancient beliefs, Christian monuments shape the nation’s rich history.

Egypt is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world and this country has a fascinatingly rich and complex history. One of the best parts of your escorted tours in Egypt will be learning the stories and legends of the pharaohs and queens of ancient Egypt and marveling at their impressive tombs in…

If you’re planning to visit Egypt anytime soon, you’re probably thinking about the Egypt packing guide and the dress code (what you should and shouldn’t wear in Egypt), which necessities you should pack in your luggage, and which you should leave at home. If you plan to book an Egypt tour package, you should have…

Nefertari was Known as “Lady of Grace,” “Lady of All Lands,” “Wife of the Strong Bull,” “Great of Praises,” and many other nicknames, Queen Neferati was one of the most famous Egyptian queens and an iconic women of Ancient Egypt. Ramesses II, like other kings of Egypt, had a large harem of wives. However, at…

Egypt is famous around the world for its rich archaeological treasures. Treasures discovered from this land can be found in top museums worldwide, and of course, throughout Egypt itself. However, while hundreds of thousands of archaeological finds have been uncovered throughout the years, even more remain hidden. New things are constantly being found in Egypt…

Nestled on the east bank of the Nile River, the modern town of Luxor has risen from the dust of the old capital of Thebes, known as the ‘City of a Hundred Gates’. Thebes was Egypt’s political center from the twelfth dynasty, and although the ancient mud-brick houses and palaces have gone, most of the…