Egyptian temples played a major role in ancient Egypt acting as the house for the gods on earth, therefore having tremendous religious importance and a vital place in society and day to day life. Some temples were even dedicated to the Pharaohs! A variety of rituals were performed at these temples, namely offerings to the gods and festivals which often involved a substantial number of people and resources. Fortunately for…
If you’re visiting Cairo and Egypt, chances are you’re doing it because of the Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo, and rightly so as they genuinely are a wonder of the world. Yet behind the chaotic metropole that is Cairo, there are many things worth seeing and doing that can keep you busy for a few days and can perfectly complement your trip to Egypt before venturing further afield….
The pyramids of Egypt are part of everyone’s travel imaginary and recognized worldwide as the symbol of Egypt and its ancient civilization. Most people associate the pyramids of Egypt with the Giza pyramid complex near Cairo, but truth is that Egypt has over 100 pyramids! The most famous one, the Great Pyramid of Giza, is the last remaining of the original Seven Wonders of the World. Whilst in Cairo, visiting the Pyramids…
Welcome to Luxor, the world’s greatest open air museum. As one of the most important places in ancient Egypt with thousands of years of history, the city and its surroundings are full of remarkable monuments, temples and tombs to explore. Let us guide you through it and discover what to do for 3 days in Luxor. Visiting Luxor is like going to a history class about the Egyptian civilization – the good…
A visit to Egypt is not complete without a cruise on the Nile River, the world’s longest river and a source of life for Egypt and its ancient civilization. We knew we had to do it, but not aboard a regular cruise ship. Instead, we sailed the Nile on a Felucca, the traditional Egyptian wooden sailboat that has been around for centuries. In total, we spent 3 days sailing the…
