Ahmed Samir

The Pyramid of Sahure at Abusir, about 25 km south of Cairo, is the best-preserved pyramid of Egypt's 5th Dynasty and the model for the pyramids after it. Its temple held some 10,000 square metres of reliefs. History, architecture, the 2023 storeroom discovery and how to see it.

The Red Pyramid at Dahshur was built for King Sneferu around 2575 BC and is Egypt's first successful smooth-sided pyramid, 105 m high and the third largest after the two great pyramids of Giza. Unlike Giza, it is quiet and you can go inside. Here is its history, what you see inside and how to visit.

The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are a three-level Roman-era tomb complex cut into the rock of Alexandria in the 2nd century AD, where Anubis wears Roman armour. Open daily from 9:00 to 17:00. Here is what you see on each level, the ticket price, how long to allow and how to fit it into a day in Alexandria.

A week in Dahab is enough to snorkel or dive the Blue Hole and the Lighthouse reef, walk to Ras Abu Galum, see the Coloured Canyon, climb Mount Sinai for sunrise, try windsurfing or kitesurfing and still have slow afternoons on the promenade. Here is our day-by-day plan with practical tips.

The Citadel of Qaitbay is the Mamluk sea fort that Sultan Qaitbay built in 1477-1479 on the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. It is open daily from 9:00 to 20:00 and a foreign adult ticket costs EGP 200. History, what to see, how to get there and how to plan your visit.

Nuweiba is the quiet side of South Sinai: beach-hut camps on the Gulf of Aqaba, reefs straight off the sand, and the closest base for the Coloured Canyon and Wadi El-Weshwash. Here are the best things to do in Nuweiba, how to get there, where to stay and when to go.

The top Sinai Peninsula things to do are the sunrise climb of Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine's Monastery, snorkeling at Ras Mohamed and the Blue Hole in Dahab, the Colored Canyon and a night at a Bedouin camp. Where each one is, how long it takes, the best season and safety advice.

"Explore the natural wonders of lakes in Egypt, where rich history, diverse wildlife, and scenic beauty come together for an unforgettable experience

Egypt celebrates Easter twice over: Copts mark Holy Week and Easter on the Orthodox date (2 May in 2027), and the next day the whole country goes out for Sham El-Nessim, a spring festival with roots in ancient Egypt. Dates, customs, foods and how travellers can take part.

Bahariya Oasis, about 370 km south-west of Cairo, is the gateway to the Black and White Deserts and home to the Golden Mummies, Alexander the Great's temple and hot springs. How to get there, what to see, when to go, and how to plan a desert trip.

The 10 best places to visit in Egypt are the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Philae, Abu Simbel, a Nile cruise, Alexandria, the Red Sea and Siwa or the White Desert. Here is why each one matters, the best cities to base yourself in, and how many days you need.

What did Egyptian pharaohs wear? Explore their crowns, robes, jewelry, and iconic fashion that symbolized power and royalty in ancient Egypt.