best places to stay in Egypt

Best places to stay in Egypt!

If you are looking for best places to stay in Egypt, then you have come to the right place. Below you will find a compiled list of places to stay depending upon whether you are solo travelers, a couple, or a group of friends or family. Egypt has plenty of accommodation options and choosing among them can be a challenging task. I get a lot of queries from people on which parts of Egypt I would...
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The complete travel guide to Egypt

Egypt is so much more than just desert. They have beaches, mountains and so much of history. If you're planning to visit Egypt anytime soon, then look below as I have complied a complete travel guide. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Passport, Visa and Travel Insurance. Egyptian pounds ( Currency of Egypt) Basic Arabic ( READ BELOW FOR BASIC PHRASES) BEST TIME TO VISIT: Egypt witnesses some extreme temperature...
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Top temples to visit in luxor and aswan

Egypt is one of those countries which contain one of the age-old civilizations in the world. It is a delight, for the history buffs as well as for the others, to contemplate the ancient architecture and get woven into the ancient tales of the kings & queens & pharaohs & sphinx. Luxor and Aswan are two such cities which consist of ancient temples and give a major part towards...
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Top things to do in Cairo

My Trip of exploring the history of Egypt began with Cairo, which also happens to be the capital of the country . Also called as the largest city of Africa, Cairo has a blend of both, modern as well as historic culture, and there is definitely no shortage of things to do here. Here is a quick post on some of the top things to do in Cairo, Egypt :- 1) Marvel at the Pyramids :...

The coastal Town of Alexandria

The first thing that popped up when I first heard about the city of Alexandria was whether it was related to Alexander the Great. A little bit of research cleared my doubt that yes he discovered this city. Excited as ever to visit and experience a new city, we set forth for our next big adventure: Alexandria. Just four hours drive to the north from Cairo, the landscape of the city changed...

Dahab : The jewel of Sinai

After hours of being seated impatiently & getting almost satiated with the journey, the quaint town of Dahab welcomed us with a huge signboard at entrance which read 'Welcome to Dahab'. I immediately jumped to joy and left behind my lethargic feelings. After all, the red sea which peeped from the horizon, welcomed me with its sparkling charm. Indeed the beach has some sort of calming effect...
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Nile River Cruise

Exploring the ancient Egypt started with an overnight bus from Cairo to Luxor and then hopping on to the Nile cruise from Luxor. Distance between the ancient cities of Luxor & Aswan can either be covered by road or by a Nile cruise. As I hadn't been on a cruise before, I was excited to go with the latter. It was a small cruise with modern facilities, rooms to stay, with staff to cater to...

Mount Sinai Conquered!

Dahab is not only well known for the pristine beaches but also it is home to the tallest mountain of Egypt i.e. Mount Sinai. Situated at an elevation of approximately 7,500 ft, Mount Sinai attracts plenty of trekkers from diverse regions of the world. It is one of those places which offer picturesque view of the surrounding mountain ranges coupled with an amazing sunrise.   Conquering...
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Captivating Cairo

The cabin crew announced, " Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to Cairo International Airport. Local time is 11.05 am and the outside temperature is 35° Celsius." As it was my first solo trip, mixed emotions and many questions about the country and it's people kept me occupied. The only thing I was certain about was the weather. How are summers in Egypt? Well they are too hot, but since I...
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The Beauty of Black & White desert

One evening my friend asked me, " Tanvi do you want to come with us to the black and white desert? " This question sounded exciting and without giving it another thought I accepted the offer. It was going to be the start of something new in the Egyptian desert.   After we began our journey from Cairo, within 3-4 hours we started seeing vast landscapes of black desert (the first Egyptian...
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