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When most people think of holidaying in Egypt, they likely picture themselves visiting the Pyramids of Giza, setting their eyes upon the Great Sphinx, or perhaps taking a camel ride through the desert. However, there’s much more to Egypt than its most quintessential tourist offerings, with one example being the country’s fantastic festivals and events. Read the rest of this entry »

A thousand scholars, philosophers and writers have been waxing lyrical over Egypt for the last five thousand years, little has remained unsaid and what can anyone possibly add that has not been written, sung or mythologized? From the awe inspiring, jaw dropping wonder of the Pyramids of Cairo and the archeologically rich Luxor down to the jewel coloured blue of the paradoxically named Red Sea, every type of person from the wannabe Egyptologist to the diver and snorkel wearing enthusiast can have a holiday of a life time. Read the rest of this entry »