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Egypt Travel Blog

Egyptology, Cairo heritage and practical travel guides

Stories, history and travel advice from Egypt

Welcome to the Egypt travel blog of Deluxe Travel Egypt. Here our team shares clear, well-researched articles on ancient Egypt and Egyptology, the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Islamic and Coptic heritage of Cairo, and practical guides to help you plan your trip – from the pyramids of Giza to Luxor, Aswan and the White Desert. Every article is checked against published Egyptological sources.

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Pyramids, pharaohs, tombs and beliefs

Ancient Egypt & Egyptology

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza
October 17, 2026

What the Pyramids Were Built For: Tombs, Kingship, and Religious Beliefs

Royal tombs, yes – but also temples, economic engines and religious symbols. A clear look at what the Egyptian pyramids were built...
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October 17, 2026

Ancient Egyptian Mummification: Beliefs, Rituals, and Archaeological Evidence

Why the Egyptians preserved their dead, how embalmers actually did it, and what a 26th Dynasty embalming workshop at Saqqara has revealed...
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step pyramids of saqqara group photo
October 17, 2026

Who Was Imhotep? The Architect Who Changed Egyptian Architecture

Architect, high priest and, 2,000 years later, a god: the real story of Imhotep, the man linked to the Step Pyramid of...
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Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara near Cairo
October 17, 2026

Giza vs. Saqqara vs. Dahshur: Three Different Stages of Pyramid History

Saqqara, Dahshur and Giza are not three versions of the same thing. Together they tell the story of how the Egyptians invented,...
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The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza
October 17, 2026

How the Great Pyramid of Giza Was Built: What Archaeologists Know

Quarries, a workers’ town, a 4,500-year-old logbook and a lot of careful engineering: what the archaeological evidence tells us about how the...
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The GEM, Tutankhamun, hieroglyphs and great finds

Museums & Discoveries

View of the Giza Pyramids from the Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo
October 17, 2026

The Story of Khufu’s Solar Boats

Buried beside the Great Pyramid 4,500 years ago, rediscovered in 1954 and now on show at the Grand Egyptian Museum: the remarkable...
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Red facade of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, Cairo, with a sphinx statue in the garden
October 17, 2026

Five Important Artefacts That Explain Ancient Egyptian Daily Life

Forget gold for a moment. These five artefacts – from tiny wooden bakeries to a register of workers’ absences – show how...
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Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak Temple, Luxor
October 17, 2026

How to Understand Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Sound signs, word signs and silent classifiers: a clear beginner’s guide to how Egyptian hieroglyphs work, how to read a cartouche and...
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The golden funerary mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun
October 17, 2026

Tutankhamun: What His Tomb Actually Revealed

More than gold: what Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 – and a century of research since – has revealed...
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Colossal royal statues lining the Grand Staircase of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza
October 17, 2026

What to See at the Grand Egyptian Museum: A Visitor’s Guide

The colossal Ramesses II, the Grand Staircase, the complete treasures of Tutankhamun and Khufu’s 4,500-year-old boat: how to make the most of...
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Islamic and Coptic Cairo, bazaars and food

Cairo Culture & Heritage

Tea glasses and shisha at a traditional cafe in Khan el-Khalili, Cairo
October 17, 2026

Traditional Egyptian Food and the Culture Behind It

From UNESCO-listed koshary to breakfast ful, green ta’meya and Ramadan sweets: the dishes that define traditional Egyptian food, and the culture of...
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Cairo street in khan khalili
October 17, 2026

Fatimid, Ayyubid, and Mamluk Cairo: What’s the Difference?

Three dynasties, three styles: how to tell Fatimid, Ayyubid and Mamluk monuments apart as you walk through medieval Cairo, with the best...
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Colourful lanterns and souvenirs for sale in Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Cairo
October 17, 2026

Khan el-Khalili: History, Crafts, and How to Explore the Bazaar

From a 14th-century caravanserai to Cairo’s most famous market: the history of Khan el-Khalili, the traditional crafts to look for and practical...
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The Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo
October 17, 2026

Coptic Cairo Explained: Churches, the Fortress of Babylon, and Religious History

Roman towers, the Hanging Church, the cave linked to the Holy Family and a synagogue that held a thousand years of documents:...
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Domes and minarets of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Citadel of Saladin in Cairo
October 17, 2026

A Guide to Islamic Cairo: Mosques, Madrasas, and Medieval Streets

A thousand years of mosques, madrasas, gates and markets: how to understand and explore Islamic Cairo, from the Mosque of Ibn Tulun...
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Practical advice for planning your trip

Egypt Travel Guides

Egyptologist guide with guests at the Great Pyramid
October 17, 2026

Private Tour or Group Tour in Cairo: Which Is Right for You?

Cost, flexibility, pace and atmosphere: an honest comparison of private and group tours in Cairo, with the questions to ask any operator...
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grand egyptian museum outside view
October 17, 2026

How to Combine the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum

The Giza pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum are only a few minutes apart. Here is how to combine them in one...
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Pharaonic-style Nile dinner cruise boat moored on the Nile in Cairo
October 17, 2026

Cairo in One Day: A Realistic Sightseeing Itinerary

A realistic, hour-by-hour plan for seeing the best of Cairo in one day: the pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and an evening...
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The Great Sphinx of Giza with the Pyramid of Khafre behind it
October 17, 2026

How to Plan a First Visit to the Giza Pyramids

The new entrance and electric buses, tickets, the best time of day, a simple route around the plateau and honest tips for...
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The Great Sphinx of Giza with the pyramids of Khafre and Khufu under a blue sky
October 17, 2026

How Many Days Do You Need in Cairo?

One day, three days or five? Honest advice on how many days you need in Cairo, with simple day-by-day plans for every...
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Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, the Nile and the desert

Beyond Cairo

White Desert landscape with chalk rock formations, Egypt
October 18, 2026

The White Desert: Geology, Landscapes, and Responsible Desert Travel

Chalk mushrooms, crystal ridges and black volcanic hills: how the landscapes of Egypt’s White Desert were formed, and how to enjoy them...
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White Nile cruise ship sailing on the river between Luxor and Aswan
October 17, 2026

How a Nile Cruise Connects Egypt’s Most Important Ancient Sites

The Nile was ancient Egypt’s highway. Here is how a cruise between Luxor and Aswan links its greatest temples – Karnak, Edfu,...
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White-sailed feluccas on the Nile in Aswan with the West Bank hills behind
October 17, 2026

Aswan and Nubian Culture: A Guide to Southern Egypt

Granite islands, feluccas, the temple of Isis at Philae and the colourful villages of the Nubians: a guide to Aswan, its history...
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Abu simbel temple full panoramic view
October 17, 2026

Abu Simbel: The Temples of Ramesses II Explained

Why Ramesses II carved two temples into a cliff in Nubia, what the reliefs and the twice-yearly sun alignment mean, and how...
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Luxor Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes lit up at dusk
October 17, 2026

Luxor’s East Bank and West Bank: Understanding Ancient Thebes

The city of the living and the city of the dead: how ancient Thebes was organised, what to see on Luxor’s East...
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