Diving in the Red Sea began in the 1950s when Greek and Italian workers started spearfishing while in Egypt. The Austrian zoologist Dr. Hans Hass, a famous underwater filmmaker, and the famous French diver Jacques Cousteau explored the Red Sea with its amazing coral reefs that are a magnet for thousands of species. Diving has […]
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 […]
Ancient Egypt captures the imagination, touches the soul and inspires the uninspired. You simply cannot escape the over 7000 year old historical influence of Ancient Egypt. The legacy of Ancient Egypt, with names like Ramses, Nefertiti and Tutankhamun, and sites like the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, reverberates in art, literature and popular […]
Dominated by a harsh, unforgiving but beautiful desert and divided by the world’s longest river, nature travel in Egypt is something beautiful you should experience. Support Egypt’s nature reserves, stay in eco-lodges, visit Egypt’s national parks, and look for other ways to help. Nature tours in Egypt help ecotourism thrive and set sustainable standards so […]
