Gus (that’s me!) of Egypt Adventures Travel hanging out with some camels at the Giza Plateau. 2 Days in Cairo is all you need to see lots of ancient and modern Egypt! With this Cairo 2 day itinerary, you see all the highlights, including the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and some of Egypt's Islamic and Christian monuments. Plus, lots of Egyptian food! Prefer to watch instead? Check out this quick video going over every spot in the itinerary: Day 1 Start off your day by going to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx (if your “Day 1” is a Friday, you may want to swap this day with Day 2 ..read more

The main entrance of the Grand Egyptian Museum The Grand Egyptian Museum has fully opened the Great Hall, along with a few other areas! Cairo's new museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), is having its grand opening sometime in 2023 (still unconfirmed), on the edge of Cairo. But visitors can now get inside the GEM to see the Great Hall, the Glass Court, the retail area, gardens, obelisk square, and eat at one of the many restaurants inside Egypt's largest museum. Experience the Grand Egyptian Museum and more on the Essential Egypt Group Tour! Buy tickets online to the Grand Egyptian Muse ..read more

The tomb reliefs in Tell el Amarna are unlike any other style of ancient Egyptian art. Tell el Amarna was Egypt’s capital during the Amarna period. Amarna Egypt and Tell el-Amarna were Pharaoh Akhenaten’s vision of a new city centered around a new religion, the worship of the Aten, or sun disk. You can visit El Amarna to see: The Tomb of Akhenaten Where the Amarna letters were discovered Amarna art—The Amarna style of art is unique and beautiful! Amarna style tombs The city of Amarna And more! View fullsize View fullsize These images show the location of the Amarna sites in rela ..read more

The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Cairo — Photo taken in August, 2022 When will the Grand Egyptian Museum Open? Cairo's new museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), was supposed to open in November, 2022 in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo. However, there still is no official announcement of the museum's grand opening in 2022, or even 2023. In this post, I will share what we know about when the Grand Egyptian Museum will have its opening ceremonies, whether private tours of the Grand Egyptian Museum are an option, and when I think we might learn more about the opening date for the GEM. Watch ..read more

On a summer day, Egypt is hot! Egyptian men do not often wear shorts, but they are perfectly fine for a male tourist to wear. Aside from beachside resort cities, it is not recommended for female tourists to ever wear shorts in Egypt. Before traveling to Egypt for the first time, many travelers ask us what clothes to bring. While Egypt can be oppressively hot, it’s also a conservative country; most people cover up almost all of their skin year round. It’s important to have a plan of what to bring so that travelers can wear clothes that are comfortable for them considering both weather and so ..read more

Overall, Egypt is a safe place for gay, lesbian, and other travelers who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ family, but there are some important cultural, legal, and social aspects to be aware of when planning your Egypt adventure. Prefer to watch instead? I tackled this important but difficult topic on my YouTube channel. Limitations In this blog post, I will address the topic of gay and lesbian travel to Egypt using the perspective from the numerous clients I have helped travel to Egypt who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Unfortunately I cannot speak to the experiences of trans and non-binar ..read more

The Grand Egyptian Museum has been under construction for several years and is in Giza, next to the famous Pyramids of the Giza Plateau. Since the fall of 2021, different authorities in Egypt have been announcing that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Cairo’s ambitious new gargantuan archaeological museum, will be opening in November of 2022. The GEM has already been delayed numerous times, and it seems like the museum is still not on track to be ready in time for the fall. Will it really open in November? Here’s what I think, based on what we know so far. Want a customized itinerary for your ..read more

Travelers to Egypt used to have to show either a proof of negative Covid-19 test, or a proof of vaccination against Covid-19. Now, as of late June, neither is needed to enter Egypt. On 16 June, 2022, Egypt officially dropped ALL Covid-19 entry requirements in order to travel to Egypt! This means that for all nationalities, passport holders, and foreigners, no one needs to worry about having a proof of vaccination or a PCR or rapid antigen test in order to enter Egypt! The announcement came from the Egyptian Cabinet, after consulting with the Supreme Committee for the Management of Pandemics ..read more

“Tip Box” at a restaurant in Dahab, Egypt. Unfortunately, it is not always this obvious where and how to tip when traveling in Egypt. Note: This post was originally published on 29 October, 2020, and updated on 11 July, 2022 In Egypt, just like in the United States, many people rely on tips in addition to their normal income. And just like when traveling to other places, it can be confusing to know when, and how much, to tip when you are on your Egypt adventure. Let’s talk about the overall philosophy behind tipping in Egypt and then look at different situations and talk about when and how mu ..read more

I create customized itineraries, link travelers up with trusted local Egyptian guides, and even lead private tours. Have questions? Want to see a sample customized itinerary? Send me an email today at egyptadventurestravel@gmail.com! Travelers leaving Egypt for the USA used to need a PCR or rapid antigen test in order to return, which will not be necessary as of Sunday, June 12, 2022. Travelers leaving Egypt and heading to the United States will NO LONGER need to get a negative Covid-19 test prior to travel. Read more about what is still required in order to enter Egypt, and where to get a ..read more