Combining a Nile Cruise with Cairo
Why the Pyramids Are Not Part of a Standard Nile Cruise A Nile cruise is one of the most rewarding holidays you can take, but on its own, it does not include the Pyramids. That surprises a lot of…
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Egypt Launches a New QR Code Visa at Cairo Airport: What Travellers Need to Know
Egypt has switched on a new way to get your tourist visa. From 1 August 2026, visas at Cairo International Airport are issued as a QR code, and travellers can now buy them online before flying,…
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Featured Voyage
Grand Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour 2027
- One special departure · 23 July 2027 · 14 nights
- 3 nights Cairo with both full day tours
- 7-night Nile cruise aboard the MS Royal Princess
- The total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 over Luxor
- 4 nights Red Sea, all inclusive
- Return flights & transfers included
From £6,995 pp
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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens in Cairo: How to Visit First
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