Planning a trip to Egypt from the UK? How long to go for, how to get there, visas, the best time to travel, and how our private tour packages work, from 4-day Cairo breaks to 10-day Nile journeys.Read More

A dahabiya is a traditional sailing boat with only a handful of cabins. How a dahabiya Nile cruise differs from a big cruise ship, the route from Esna to Aswan, what it costs, and who it suits.Read More

How to visit Abu Simbel from Aswan: how long the drive takes, what you see at the two temples of Ramesses II, the sun festival in February and October, and tips for an early start.Read More

Staying in Hurghada and wondering whether a day trip to Luxor is worth the drive? How long it takes, what you can see in a day, what to bring, and when an overnight trip is the better choice.Read More

A sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor's West Bank is one of Egypt's great experiences. What happens on the morning, how long you fly, safety, cancellations and the best time of year.Read More

Luxor to Aswan or Aswan to Luxor? Three, four or seven nights? Standard, deluxe or a dahabiya? A plain-English guide to choosing a Nile cruise, with what is included and what it costs.Read More

Thinking of spending Christmas in Egypt? Here is what the weather is like in late December, how busy it gets, how Egyptians celebrate, and how to plan a festive trip to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan or the Red Sea.Read More