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 […]
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 […]
Egypt’s metropolitan city on the Mediterranean Known affectionately by Egyptians as the “Bride of the Mediterranean,” Alexandria is a charming coastal city and port founded in 331 BC by its namesake, the legendary Macedonian ruler, Alexander the Great. Located in the north of Egypt along the Mediterranean coast, Alexandria was one of the most important […]
Egypt’s Open-Air Museum Soak in the sunshine, sink into glorious sunsets, and sail back in time. Luxor, Egypt’s open-air museum, holds the memories and chronicles of ancient Egyptian gods and royalty. Split into two halves, the East Bank and West Bank, by the River Nile, Luxor never fails to mesmerize its visitors. Be prepared to […]