A pyramid of your own
With tourism at a low, the advantages of visiting Egypt now are many, writes Michael Gebicki.
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Alone on the Nile
The Arab Spring badly affected tourism in Egypt but, there has never been a better time to visit.
Sightseeing in a revolution
What do the upheavals of the Arab Spring mean for visitors? David Blair gives an overview of a rapidly changing region.
Departing the Red Sea
Despite the civil unrest and the ousting of the Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak, hoteliers in Egypt's Red Sea resorts say they are open for business.
Have snorkel, will part waters
The world beneath the Red Sea surface can top the simple pleasures of the shore, writes Stephanie Clifford-Smith.
Sacred sites still drawing in spiritualists
The Great Pyramid of Giza was one of the ancient wonders of the world, and even most travellers today would not consider a trip to Egypt complete without seeing the pyramids.
Destinations that pack value
Travel in budget mode doesn't necessarily involve nights in shared dorms, fast food and backpacks.
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Nothing prepares you for the size and greatness of this captivating place. Sites such as Luxor's Karnak temple; the sand-swept tombs of the Valley of the Dead; Abu Simbel or the Great Pyramids are awe-inspiring. But you can also dine like pharaohs on the banks of the magnificent Red Sea after a day's snorkelling on the blue hole; or investigate its history in the fascinating museums of Cairo.
