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Sailing the Nile: A Journey from Luxor to Aswan Through Ancient Egypt
Between Luxor and Aswan, the Nile carries travelers past temples, tombs, and villages that have barely changed in thousands of years — still one of the most beautiful ways to see Egypt.
The Pyramids of Giza: Standing Before Egypt's Last Ancient Wonder
Just outside Cairo, the Great Pyramid and its two companions have watched over the desert for more than 4,500 years. Here's what to know before you stand beneath them.
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Egyptian History 101: A Timeline for First-Time Travelers
From the first pharaohs to the Romans, Arabs, and modern era — a simple timeline that makes sense of what you'll actually see on a tour of Egypt.
Saqqara and Dahshur: Where Egypt's Pyramids Began
Before Giza, there was Saqqara's Step Pyramid and Dahshur's Bent and Red Pyramids — the experimental first steps that led Egyptian architects to perfect the pyramid form.
Valley of the Kings: A Complete Guide to Luxor's West Bank
Inside the royal tombs of ancient Egypt — what to see, which tombs to pick, and how to plan your visit to the Valley of the Kings.
Karnak and Luxor Temple: A Complete Guide to Egypt's Greatest Temple Complex
From the Hypostyle Hall's forest of columns to the Avenue of Sphinxes — everything you need to know before visiting Karnak and Luxor Temple.
The Pyramids of Giza: Standing Before Egypt's Last Ancient Wonder
Just outside Cairo, the Great Pyramid and its two companions have watched over the desert for more than 4,500 years. Here's what to know before you stand beneath them.