Egypt travel Archives

These Trafalgar guests just travelled with us to Egypt. Here’s what it was like…

24/03/2021

A year ago, our last trip of 2020 came to an end in Hawaii. Since then, as borders have remained closed and planes grounded, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that whenever travel does open u...

Our essential guide on what to pack for a trip to Egypt

22/02/2021

Travel Tips & News

Think loose and light when you’re packing for your exciting trip to Egypt. As the unforgiving heat of the Egyptian sun beats down on those epic ancient sites you’ve waited for years to see,...

ancient statue temple Egypt Death on the Nile

If you’re excited for Death on the Nile, watch these 11 movies all filmed in Egypt

25/01/2021

Inspiration

Agatha Christie’s famous 1937 novel is set to come back to the big screen this year with Kenneth Branagh directing the new Death on the Nile movie. The iconic Belgian detective Hercules Poirot is back on the c...

8 of the biggest misconceptions about the Pyramids of Giza

11/12/2020

Inspiration

The Great Pyramids of Giza are the greatest relics of Ancient Egypt and one of the most iconic man-made wonders on earth. They were built around 4,500 years ago, made to last for eternity to guide the divine P...

Where to go to discover the real history of Egypt

08/11/2020

Destination Guides

History doesn’t get more thrilling than in Egypt. As one of the world’s greatest cradles of civilisation and the land of the Pharaohs, Egypt is absolutely packed with ancient wonders that will leave you scratc...

Food in Egypt: 11 dishes and drinks you have to try

11/10/2020

Food

With culinary traditions stretching back over 5,000 years to the ancient era of the pharaohs, Egyptians really know their food. Over the centuries, many cultures have influenced the food in Egypt, including Tu...

sail boats cruising the Nile river Egypt

Your questions answered: What is the best time of year to do a Nile cruise?

28/09/2020

Travel Tips & News

As the longest river on Earth and a cradle of civilisation, the Nile is a true bucket-list destination. Its mystical waters are lined with Egypt’s ancient past, with spectacular tombs, temples and the riches o...

Why You Should Visit Egypt in 2015

24/03/2015

Destination Guides, Travel Tips & News

Photo by Andrew A. Shenouda under Creative Common Licence The Muezzin's rhythmic call to prayer split the still morning air. It was still dark as I left the hotel, but the first rays of light were breaking ...