Ahmed Samir
Ahmed Samir writes and updates the Egypt travel guides of Egypt Online Tour, a licensed tour company based in Cairo (ETAA licence 1466). Our travel advisors review each guide before it is published.
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The Temple of Horus at Edfu is the best-preserved temple in Egypt, built by the Ptolemies between 237 and 57 BC halfway between Luxor and Aswan. A foreign adult ticket costs EGP 550. Here is its history, what to see inside, how to get there and how long to stay.
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Step into Khan el-Khalili Cairo Egypt, a vibrant bazaar filled with history, handmade treasures, and local flavors. Explore, shop, and soak in the atmosphere!
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Explore facts about King Tut, his short reign, mysterious death, and treasures. His tomb’s discovery still fascinates historians, revealing secrets of Egypt.
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How long did Mary and Joseph stay in Egypt? The Gospel of Matthew gives no number. Coptic tradition holds about three and a half years, while scholars who date Herod's death to 4 BC suggest one to two years. Here is the route, station by station, and the sites you can visit today.
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Discover how long it took to build the pyramids, the construction timeline, workforce, and fascinating facts behind these ancient wonders of Egypt.
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How many wives did King Ramses II have? Ramses II, one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs, had multiple wives, including Nefertari and Isetnofret.
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The history of ancient Nubia in one guide: the Kerma kingdom, Egyptian rule, the Kushite pharaohs of the 25th Dynasty, Meroe, Christian Nubia, the UNESCO rescue of the temples, the Temple of Debod in Madrid, the Nubian Museum in Aswan and how to visit Nubia today.
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Read more about Egyptian symbols to provide protection and peace for your journey and the story of more than 60 ancient Egyptian symbols.
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Egypt is one of the most popular destinations in the Middle East and Africa: it received a record of nearly 19 million international tourists in 2025, up 21% on 2024. Here are the seven reasons people choose it, where they go and what to expect on a first trip.
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Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt! Learn what are 3 major achievements of ancient Egypt that shaped history and still amaze us today. Explore now!
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Cairo is generally safe for American tourists: violent crime against visitors is rare and the main sights are guarded. The real risks are touts, overcharging, traffic and harassment. Here is what the US and UK advisories say, which areas to avoid and the precautions our guides use every day.
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The best things to do in Aswan are Philae Temple, a felucca sail around Elephantine and Kitchener's Island, a Nubian village on the west bank, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Nubia Museum and a day trip to Abu Simbel. Here is what each costs, how long it takes and how to fit it into two or three days.
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