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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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Egypt Trips to the Pyramids: How to Plan Your Visit to Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur

Egypt trips to the pyramids start in Cairo: the Giza plateau is 30 to 60 minutes from the centre and opens daily from 8:00. Here is how to plan the visit, what the tickets cost, which pyramids you can enter, and how to add Saqqara, Dahshur and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

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Is It Safe to Visit the Pyramids of Giza? An Honest Guide From Local Guides

Yes, the Pyramids of Giza are safe to visit. The plateau is a fenced, ticketed site with tourist police at every gate, and no travel advisory warns against Cairo or Giza. The real problems are touts, small scams and the sun. Here is how the site works today and how our guides avoid the hassle.

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What are the important holidays in Egypt?

Discover what is an important holiday in Egypt and why it matters for your trip. Plan smart, travel better, and enjoy Egypt’s culture at the perfect time.

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Strange Facts About The Pyramids

Looking for some profound and Strange Facts about the Pyramids? Discovering the enigmas, the secrets, and the details regarding these monuments and more about Pyramids Facts Do Not Miss this Article

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Is The Sphinx Older Than The Pyramids

Explore the debate: Is the Sphinx older than the pyramids? Do you think it is true? Learn about theories, and hidden histories in this comprehensive article

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Did Thoth Built The Pyramids

Explore the intriguing question: Did thoth built the pyramids has always been a puzzle that demands answers and we will discuss this.

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Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut | Luxor, Egypt

Visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor. Admire its grand terraces, unique design, and ancient stories that make it a must-see on any Egypt tour.

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Queen Nefertari – The Timeless Beauty of Ancient Egypt

Explore the life of Queen Nefertari, wife of Ramses II. Visit her breathtaking tomb in the Valley of the Queens and uncover her lasting legacy in ancient Egypt.

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Ancient Egyptian Race Controversy: History, Evidence and the Debate Today

The ancient Egyptian race controversy is a modern debate about whether the people of the pharaohs were black, white or something else. Here is how it began, what the DNA studies of 2017 and 2025 found, what Egyptian art shows, and why most scholars say modern race labels do not fit.

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Alexandria Library: The Ancient Library and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Today

The ancient Library of Alexandria declined and vanished in Roman times; the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, opened in 2002 near its site, is its modern successor. What we know about the ancient library, and how to visit the new one: EGP 150 for foreign adults, or EGP 300 with the museums.

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Visiting Philae Temple in Aswan: Tickets, Boat, Hours and What to See

Visiting Philae Temple in Aswan means a taxi to Shellal marina, a 10-minute boat ride to Agilkia Island and an EGP 550 ticket for foreign adults. Here is how the visit works, what to see on the island, the best time to go and how to fit Philae into a day in Aswan.

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How to Celebrate Christmas in Egypt: Traditions, Dates and Where to Go

Christmas in Egypt has two dates: 25 December, kept by hotels, cruise ships and Catholic and Protestant churches, and 7 January, Coptic Christmas and a public holiday. Here is how Egyptians celebrate, where to attend a service, what to eat and how to plan a Christmas trip.

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