A trip to the Dakhla Oasis is not complete without a visit to the medieval Ottoman city of Al-Qasr. Al-Qasr is located at the foot of the pink limestone cliffs on the northern edge of the oasis. The architecture of the houses, which enclose the cool narrow streets and alleys despite the summer heat and […]
After a 5-year renovation that finally paid off, the Royal Jewellery Museum of Alexandria reopened to tourists in April 2010. Housed in an exquisitely decorated villa that used to belong to King Farouk’s first wife, the museum is a real gem, displaying a magnificent collection of glittering artefacts that belonged to the excessive and extravagant […]
Stanley Bridge is a 400-metre long, proud, modern Egyptian monument. Walk along the Corniche, enjoy the Alexandrian lifestyle, see old men playing backgammon and young people enjoying the Alexandria skyline at night from a nearby vantage point, see the harbour, Stanley Beach below and the elegant towers of the bridge. There are plenty of local […]
From its 187 metres height, the Cairo Tower offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Egyptian capital. It is advisable to go to the tower’s circular observation deck in the late morning or late afternoon to enjoy the clearest view of the city. At the top of the tower you will also find a restaurant. […]
Get ready for a particularly overwhelming sightseeing experience: the High Dam of Aswan is truly impressive. The dam is 3600 metres long, 980 metres thick at its base and 111 metres high (at its highest point). The water of Lake Nasser, the largest man-made lake in the world, has dammed up behind it. It provides […]
