Camel Ride at the Pyramids: How to Do It Right
Where to ride, how long, sunrise or sunset, how to get on and off a camel and how to avoid the classic price trap – advice from our team in Al Haram.
Egypt Travel Guides
Practical advice from our team in Giza.
Fayoum and Wadi El Rayan: The Desert Day Trip Most Visitors Miss
Waterfalls, the Magic Lake, whale fossils in Wadi El Hitan and dunes for sandboarding – how we plan a Fayoum desert day trip from Cairo, and when to go.
Quad Biking at the Pyramids: What to Expect
How a quad bike or dune buggy ride at the Giza pyramids works: how long to ride, prices, what to wear, safety and the best time of day – from the team that runs it.
Grand Egyptian Museum: A Visitor’s Guide
How to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum next to the Giza pyramids: what not to miss, how long you need, the Tutankhamun galleries and how to combine it with the pyramids.
How to Choose an Egypt Tour Package
A practical checklist for choosing an Egypt tour package: trip length, Nile cruise or hotels, hotel class, private or small group, season and what should be included in the price.
White Desert: Shared or Private Safari?
Shared or private overnight safari to the White and Black Desert from Cairo? Same route, same camp – here is how price, group and flexibility compare so you can choose.
Bahariya Oasis: Gateway to the White Desert
Bahariya Oasis is where every White Desert safari from Cairo begins. How to get there, what to see – hot springs, palm gardens, the Black Desert – and how to plan your visit.
Solar Eclipse 2027 in Egypt: A Practical Guide from Our Desert Team
Where the 2 August 2027 eclipse is total in Egypt, how long it lasts in Luxor and Siwa, how to watch it safely and how we are planning our eclipse trips.
When to Visit Egypt: Season by Season
Winter for the temples, summer for the sea, spring and autumn for the desert – how the seasons shape a trip to Egypt, from our team in Giza.
How Long Should Your Egypt Trip Be?
From a long weekend at the pyramids to two weeks of river, desert and sea – how we plan Egypt trips of 4, 8, 10 and 14 days.
Cruise Ship or Dahabiya on the Nile? How to Choose
The differences between a classic Nile cruise ship and a small sailing dahabiya – size, pace, comfort, price – and which suits which traveller.
The Giza Pyramids: Advice from Our Doorstep
We live and work a few minutes from the plateau. How to time your visit, what not to miss, how to handle camel rides and what to bring.
The White Desert: Our Home Ground
How a White Desert safari from Cairo really works: the drive to Bahariya, the Black Desert and Crystal Mountain, a night at camp, the best months and what to pack.
Sharm El Sheikh Beyond the Beach
Ras Mohammed and Tiran by boat, a night climb up Mount Sinai, Dahab’s Blue Hole and quad rides in the mountains – the best days out from Sharm.
Hurghada Days Out: Sea, Desert and Temples
Giftun and Orange Bay, dolphins and a first dive, quads in the Eastern Desert and day trips to Luxor and Cairo – how to fill a week in Hurghada.
Siwa Oasis: Egypt’s Far West
Shali, the Oracle Temple, Cleopatra’s Spring, the salt lakes and the Great Sand Sea – what to see in Siwa, how to get there from Cairo and how long to stay.
Luxor: How to Spend Your Days in Ancient Thebes
East Bank temples, West Bank tombs, a balloon at dawn and day trips to Dendera, Abydos and Edfu – a practical plan for Luxor.
Aswan and Abu Simbel: Egypt’s Deep South
Philae, the High Dam, Nubian villages, sunset sailing and the temples of Abu Simbel – how to see Aswan and the far south, and how to get to Abu Simbel.
Marsa Alam: The Red Sea for Nature Lovers
Sea turtles at Abu Dabbab, spinner dolphins at Sataya, the valleys of Wadi El Gemal and a day in Luxor – what makes Marsa Alam different.
Alexandria in a Day: Egypt’s Mediterranean City
Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and a fish lunch on the Corniche – how to spend a day in Alexandria from Cairo.
Before You Travel to Egypt: Tips from Our Team
Visas, cash and tipping, what to wear, staying well in the heat, photography rules and getting around – the practical things we tell every guest.