Fayoum City one of the oldest cities in Egypt, dating back to around 3200 BC. It is home to many important archaeological sites, including the Temple of Dionysias and the ancient city of Karanis, with Coptic and Islamic details weaved into its history. The paleontological landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley), […]
After a long drive through the barren landscape of the western desert, you will not believe your eyes when you first reach Siwa. You will see an island full of mineral springs, salt lakes and endless olive and palm groves. Siwa-OasisIn Shali, the main town of the oasis, you can visit the strange ruins of […]
Once considered only a popular destination for Kairian vacationers, Egypt’s north-coast has earned a reputation as a world-class seaside resort in recent years, catering to a more exclusive lifestyle with its beautiful and upscale resort villages.Guests from Europe and Arab countries flock to this pristine stretch of coastline, where the weather in summer is much […]
Nestled in a large circular bay and protected from the high seas by a series of rocks that form a natural breakwater, Marsa-Matrouh is a relatively secluded destination on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. It is the capital of Matrouh Governorate, which stretches from the 61st km of the Alexandria-Matrouh highway to the Egyptian-Libyan border (450 km […]
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Battlefield of El-Alamein
El-Alamein, famous for the decisive Allied victory over the Axis powers in the North African campaign of World War II, lies halfway between Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh on Egypt’s northern coast. Today it is home to war memorials, the British, German and Italian memorials, as well as cemeteries and landmarks commemorating this important part of […]
