There have been quite a few recent developments about mummies in Egypt lately, including the largest discovery of mummies in over a century near Luxor, which was followed by the eruption of a minor a controversy over where those mummies will now be housed (national officials prefer the new Grand Egyptian Museum while local Luxor officials prefer them to be added to the Luxor … [Read more...] about Mummies on the Move
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New Major Mummy Discovery Unveiled in Luxor
Newly discovered undisturbed mummies inside their colorful coffins on display in Luxor, Egypt. (photo credit: Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities) The largest new discovery of ancient Egyptian mummies in over a century has been revealed to the public by Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities at a ceremony in the southern city of Luxor, resting place to hundreds of ancient pharaohs, … [Read more...] about New Major Mummy Discovery Unveiled in Luxor
Fun Facts about the new Grand Egyptian Museum
When it is completed, the Grand Egyptian Museum just outside of Cairo on the Giza Plateau (and next door to the Pyramids) will not only be the new crown jewel of Egypt, but it will also be one of the largest, most modern, and most renowned museums in the entire world. For those interested in learning more about the project's history and the museum itself, here are a number … [Read more...] about Fun Facts about the new Grand Egyptian Museum
The Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
The Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa ranked #1 in Luxor among Best Hotels of Egypt for 2019. The only property in Luxor to make the Egypt Travel Blog’s and the Egypt Travel Podcast’s list of Best Hotels of Egypt for 2019 is the Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa. This property is exquisite from the moment you step into its lobby and I am 100% confident that you’ll be thoroughly … [Read more...] about The Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
Where to Go on the Red Sea in Egypt
The Red Sea is the long and relatively narrow body of water that lies between the northeast coast of Africa and the Arabian peninsula that is bordered by Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Djbouti, Eritrea, and Sudan. Despite some of those countries being red flags for war and conflict, the Red Sea is a remarkably peaceful and conflict-free body of water. Here, … [Read more...] about Where to Go on the Red Sea in Egypt
Exploring Aswan and Abu Simbel
Southern Egypt, also known as Upper Egypt, is most famous for the scores of majestic ancient temples that still line the shores of the Nile River for hundreds of miles. Of all the towns and villages in this region, Aswan is the largest in the far south of Egypt and a favorite base from which travelers have set out to visit and explore these ruins for thousands of years. And of … [Read more...] about Exploring Aswan and Abu Simbel
What to See and Do in Luxor
Luxor is Egypt’s number two destination for visitors after the greater Cairo/Giza area further north. Luxor is the area I call the land of tombs and temples because, while there are certainly tombs and temples all over Egypt, Luxor is where the most magnificent ones are located. Most notably in Luxor we have the Valley of the Kings with the splendid underground tombs of … [Read more...] about What to See and Do in Luxor
Luxor’s Winter Palace Hotel
NOTE: The hotel scene in Egypt can change drastically within a few years as some hotels improve, others decline, and some close unexpectedly for renovations. The Egypt Travel Blog has an updated and more current review of this property in our Best Hotels of Egypt for 2019 feature, which can be found here. The Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor can be most accurately summed up for … [Read more...] about Luxor’s Winter Palace Hotel
All About Visiting the Pyramids
The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt are the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to survive into the modern era. Everything else has vanished or crumbled or been destroyed by man or nature, yet these massive monuments have stood the test of time and are still standing today. And take my word on this - these structures are truly awe-inspiring when you’re actually there … [Read more...] about All About Visiting the Pyramids
20 Years of Awesomeness at the Sheraton Miramar El Gouna
Today I received an email from the Sheraton Miramar El Gouna, one of my favorite places to escape and relax in all of Egypt, telling me that the resort is celebrating its 20th anniversary on this very day. I have written about and reviewed the Sheraton property in El Gouna before and shared the fact that I have chosen it many times as my preferred spot to take both friends and … [Read more...] about 20 Years of Awesomeness at the Sheraton Miramar El Gouna