Salah El-Din Citadel in Islamic Cairo
Salah El-Din Citadel or Cairo Citadel is built by Salah El-Din Al-Ayoubi, the founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty in 1176 to be a fortress and seat of rule for nearly 700 years. It stopped being the seat of the rule when Khedive Ismail transferred it to Abdeen Palace in 1874. Salah El-Din Al-Ayoubi decided to […]
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
This museum is the most famous landmark in Egypt, holding great and unique ancient Egyptian collections. Let’s go back a little bit before building the Egyptian Museum Due to the discoveries of Napoleon Bonaparte’s expedition, Egypt built the Cairo Museum to conserve the objects. This museum was an initial house at Ezbakiyya. Unfortunately, in 1855, […]
Gayer Anderson Museum or Bayt Al-Kritliyya
Gayer Anderson Museum, or Bayt Al-Kritliyya, is one of the most perfect examples of Islamic domestic architecture in Islamic Cairo; It is located beside Ibn Tulun Mosque. This museum consists of two houses. The first house is on the east. It was founded by Hajj Mohammad Al-Gazzar in 1632. Later, this house was bought by […]
The Egyptian Royal Mummies Parade
On April 3rd, Pharaohs will be in a New Museum. Egypt waits for a great historical event (Royal Mummies Parade). The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is preparing to transfer the royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to a new home, to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). For getting ready […]
Abusir Necropolis – Historical Site
Abusir Necropolis is considered an essential part of the Memphis Necropolis, where the ancient Egyptian kings of the fifth dynasty built their pyramids. Abusir Necropolis houses fourteen pyramids, but the most famous pyramids there are the pyramids of king Neferirkare, Niuserre, and Sahure, dating back to the fifth dynasty. Additionally, the temple of the sun […]
Dahshur Necropolis – Historical Site
Dahshur is considered as an important part of the Memphis Necropolis, where Pharaonic kings built their pyramids. Dahshur Necropolis is located on the west bank of the Nile River, approximately 40 km southwest of Cairo city. The importance of Dahshur Necropolis lies in reflecting two important stages of the architectural development used by the ancient […]
Dahshur Necropolis and its Countryside
Discover Dahshur Necropolis and its countryside with Egypt Vacation Tours experts. In Dahshur Necropolis and its countryside tour, you will be able to visit ancient Egyptian attractions and find out its local community by visiting its countryside. In the countryside of Dahshur, you will allow you to discover the community of Dahshur by visiting a […]
Ancient Egyptian Artifacts on Mars Planet
Do you think the ancient Egyptians could reach Mars Planet and added their ancient Egyptian artifacts? Is that right? Keep reading to know more about this mysterious secret. NASA team noted a strange object on Mars planet. They thought that it is an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, as it holds hieroglyphic inscriptions. Did the ancient Egyptians […]
Tipping or Baksheesh Tips in Egypt
Do you know about tipping in Egypt? Get new tips for your tour in Egypt Tipping, also known as Baksheesh, is an expected thing in Egypt; it reflects your appreciation for the efforts of the person who helped you in something. Many Egyptians who work in the service or hospitality industry consider Baksheesh is an […]
Baron Empain Palace in Heliopolis
Baron Empain Palace is the most famous landmark of Heliopolis, the city of the sun. This palace suffered from neglect for many years until the Ministry of Antiquities bought, received it from its owners, and began to restore it in 2007. The restoration work finished, and the palace is opened on Jun 29, 2020. But […]
