Egypt

With a 3000 km (1864 miles) coastline spread across two seas, Egypt has some of the best beaches in the region. From the sun-drenched beaches of Sharm El Sheikh, the diving beaches of Dahab, and the beautiful beaches of Hurghada on the Red Sea, to the historic beaches of...

Over 5,000 years ago, the Pharaohs of the Ancient Egyptians led one of the world's oldest and greatest civilisations. Today, Egypt is considered one of the leading travel destinations on the African continent. If you're wondering about the best time to visit Egypt, there are several things to consider. Egypt...

Seven thousand years of history has endowed Egypt with a treasure trove of the most spectacular landmarks on earth. Egypt's landmarks are impressive to see as a testament to the advanced culture and technology that existed thousands of years ago. From engineering wonders, such as the Great Pyramids, to...

Ask most people for their memories of Egypt and of course they’ll mention the mummies and Tutankhamen’s mask at the Cairo Museum, the tombs in The Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens or maybe even Nefertiti’s temple. These famous places in Egypt are definitely worth...

Do you love ancient history? Ancient Egypt has more than its fair share of attractions for travellers who are keen to explore its mysteries. When in Egypt, exploring the mysteries of Luxor is definitely something to tick off your bucket list. Luxor was once the capital of ancient Egypt and...

Soon after the Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo opened, the Egyptian revolution took place (in January 2011) and business in Egypt ground to a halt. But now that things are a little more normal, this 191-room sleek contemporary temple to luxury is fast becoming a hotspot for well-to-do locals and...