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Research Report: Ella's Cruise on the Flaneuse du Nil

On a research trip to Egypt, our Content Manager, Ella, soaked up the storied sights lining the banks of the Nile onboard the Flaneuse du Nil. Elegant and intimate,

The most beautiful archaeological sites in Egypt

With imposing pyramids and crumbling cities, there’s an abundance of archaeological sites to explore on a trip to Egypt. From Cleopatra and animal-headed gods to pharaohs,

Tom Barber’s Trip on the Steam Ship Sudan

There are certain types of trips that belong in the pantheon of travel experiences. An African safari would be one, the annual ski holiday another, the Rome city break, the family beach holiday.

Research Report: Ben’s Trip to Egypt

On a recent research trip to Egypt, our North Africa specialist, Ben, enjoyed the sweet life on board the Flaneuse du Nil, a traditional dahabieh sailing boat.

Things to do in Cairo

A sprawling city that can sometimes be crowded and chaotic, Cairo is well-loved by winter sunseekers, history-buffs and bargain hunters alike, and it’s most travellers’ first stop when visiting Egypt.

Sustainable Tourism in Egypt

Egypt is a tourist magnet – and rightfully so. But with this ever-rising frequency in footfall comes concerns regarding sustainable tourism in Egypt. How

Is it Safe to Travel to Egypt at the Moment?

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Things To Do in the Red Sea

Winter sunseekers, watersports-lovers and diving disciples all know that the Red Sea is the place to be. Year-round sunshine and world-class conditions

History of Travel in Egypt

The world’s first tourist destination, Egypt has attracted the great and the good for more than five millennia. 100 years after Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered and Egypt became an independent state,

Luxury Hotels in Luxor, Aswan and on the Nile

Al Moudira Step back in time and soak up the atmosphere in the only palace on the Nile's west bank. Tucked away in rural farmland, Al Moudira is ideally

Luxury Hotels in Siwa and the Western Desert

Adrere Amellal Located some 10 miles from the magical oasis town of Siwa and at the base of a huge white monolith known, unsurprisingly, as the White Mountain,

Where to Stay around the Pyramids and Red Sea

Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh The Oberoi at Sahl Hasheesh is a luxurious, all-suite resort on Egypt's Red Sea coast. Set in 48 acres of palm-filled grounds about 6 miles south of Hurghada,

Anthony Sattin - Britain's Leading Egyptophile

From the 30th September to 9th October 2020, Original Travel are hosting a private cruise down the Nile aboard the historic Steam Ship Sudan, with esteemed

Culture in Chaotic Cairo

I arrived into Cairo in the blazing Ramadan heat - normally I wouldn't advise going to Egypt during Ramadan however if you are prepared for things to be

24 hours in Cairo

A trip to Cairo. From its museums and pyramids, to its cupolas and minarets, and from its cafés and the delicious perfume of apple tobacco, to its non-stop motion,

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