Egypt travel - Lonely Planet | Africa
Egypt welcomes you with its mighty Nile and magnificent monuments, the beguiling desert and lush delta, and with its long past and welcoming, story-loving people.
The 8 best places to visit in Egypt - Lonely Planet
Sep 14, 2024 · Egypt spans a stunning array of landscapes, from Mediterranean beaches to desert oases and the snaking River Nile. Here are the top places to visit.
14 things to know before going to Egypt - Lonely Planet
Sep 5, 2024 · Egypt’s rich history reverberates through its modern-day culture. There’s plenty to do that will engage all your senses, from majestic ancient sights to lively… This guide to planning and packing along with tips on health, safety and etiquette will have you ready for a fantastic experience in Egypt.
A first-time guide to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Nov 22, 2024 · Fronted by a spectacular alabaster and glass facade, the complex is decorated with different sizes and colors of triangles – an ode to Ancient Egypt. Even the stones, over which water tinkles in the shallow rectangular pools that decorate the vast esplanade between the ticket office and the main building, are pyramidal.
15 best things to do in Egypt - Lonely Planet
Aug 16, 2023 · From learning about history and culture on a food tour in Cairo to floating in a desert oasis in Siwa, here are the best things to do on a visit to Egypt.
Must-see attractions Luxor, Egypt - Lonely Planet
Nefertari's tomb is hailed as one of the finest in the Theban necropolis – and all of Egypt for that matter. Nefertari was one of five wives of Ramses II,…
Giza travel - Lonely Planet | Cairo, Egypt, Africa
The oldest pyramid in Giza and the largest in Egypt, Khufu’s Great Pyramid stood 146m high when it was completed around 2570 BC. After 46 windy centuries,…
Luxor Temple | Luxor, Egypt | Attractions - Lonely Planet
Amun-Ra was the local god of Karnak (Luxor) and during the New Kingdom, when the princes of Thebes ruled Egypt, he became the preeminent state god, with a…
Cairo travel - Lonely Planet | Egypt, Africa
Had your fill on Cairo's museums and markets? These four day trips delve further into Egypt's history and culture. Read article
Luxor travel - Lonely Planet | Egypt, Africa
A 4000-year-old tomb is one of the latest new discoveries opening to the public in Egypt. Feb 13, 2023 • 3 min read. The Middle Kingdom tomb of Meru, the oldest archaeological site accessible to the public on Luxor's West Bank, opened for visitors