The Opening of Abdeen Palace to Visitors

Abdeen Palace marks the inception of modern Cairo. The city that came to life upon orders of Khedive Ismail to turn into a token of European style embracing spacious squares, wide streets, palaces, bridges on the Nile, as well as gardens with trees and rare palm trees. The palace was constructed upon an order by […]

St Catherine

Hike the ancient trail Moses walked and experience raw mountain beauty Concealed deep in the Sinai mountains at an elevation of 1,600 m above sea level lies the town and protectorate of St Catherine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This holy ground is sacred to all religions and holds spiritual significance as the divine spot […]

Al-Dakhla & Al-Kharga Oasis

Experience Egypt’s Western Desert for an adventure off the beaten path In between the road that loops out into the Western Desert from Cairo reconnects with the Nile Valley at Luxor passes through four oases, including Al-Dakhla and Al-Kharga Oases. Kharga is the oasis furthest to the south and is the largest of the four […]

Al-Farafra Oasis

Experience the magical terrain of the White and Black Deserts Located in Egypt’s Western Desert, the charming Al-Farafra Oasis sits in a land depression surrounded by the White and Black Deserts and the Great Sand Sea. The terrain in the deserts just outside of Al-Farafra is surreal; it will make you feel like you’ve been […]

Al-Bahariyya

Home to the White Desert and the Black Desert Explore Al-Bahariyya Oasis where ancient rituals, religions, and agriculture have created the rich cultural layers that make the village the peaceful escape that it is today. Located 370 km southwest of Cairo, it is the closest Western Desert oasis to the capital city. Hot springs with […]

Siwa Oasis

Egypt’s desert sanctuary Friendliness and smiles are infectious in Siwa, Egypt’s most remote desert oasis. Located 300 km southwest of , Siwa is a charming urban oasis. This desert sanctuary may be off the beaten path, but the effort it takes to get there is well worth it. As soon as you arrive, you will […]

Wadi al-Natrun

Discover some of Christianity’s holiest sites Located in the desert at the halfway point between Cairo and Alexandria, Wadi al-Natrun is regarded as one of the most sacred places in the world for Christian monasticism. For 1,500 years, the monks of Wadi al-Natrun enjoyed the isolation of the desert, nestled in a quiet oasis of […]

Marsa Matrouh

Egypt’s classic summer getaway Known for gentle turquoise bays and white sandy beaches, the coastal city of Marsa Matruh has been drawing people to its shores for centuries. While newer North Coast destinations may have taken over as the places to see and be seen, Marsa Matruh has maintained its status as Egypt’s traditional summer […]

North Coast & Al-Alamein

White sandy beaches and stunning turquoise waters make this Egypt’s go-to summer vacation destination The North Coast, known to Egyptians as “Al-Sahel” is the country’s go-to summer vacation destination. In July and August, summer vacationers from across the country migrate north to the coast where the cool sea breeze, white sandy beaches dotted with colorful umbrellas, and […]

Al-Ain Al-Sukhna

Cairo’s Weekend Beach Getaway Al-Ain al-Sukhna is the perfect weekend beach getaway from Cairo. Regardless of where you are in the capital city, Sukhna, as it’s known to Egyptians, is easily accessible by car or bus. If you’re staying on the east side of Cairo, it can take less than an hour door to door, […]