Egypt, in practice
Guides to the questions guests ask us before they book: when to go, what things cost, which tombs are worth your ticket, and whether a small sailing boat really beats a cruise ship. Written by the people who run the trips.
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The Grand Egyptian Museum: how long you need, and what to skip
Allow four hours, not two. Go up to Tutankhamun first, before the coaches. And accept before you walk in that you will not see all of it.
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Which tombs to choose in the Valley of the Kings
Your ticket covers three tombs out of the eight or nine open. Which three you pick matters more than anything else that morning, and most people choose by queue length.
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How much to tip in Egypt, in actual numbers
Not a bonus for good service. For many people in Egyptian tourism it is most of the income. Here are the amounts, written down, plus what to do when you run out of small notes.
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Is Luxor worth it as a day trip from Hurghada?
Yes, if you go privately and accept twelve hours. No, if the only version you can get is a coach at two in the morning. The difference between those days is the whole answer.
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The best time to visit Egypt, month by month
October to April, if you have the choice. Here is what that means month by month, what the Khamsin is, and how to build a good trip if your holiday falls in July.
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Dahabeya or Nile cruise ship? An honest comparison
Both sail the same river past the same temples. The difference is what you want a week on the water to feel like. Written out properly, including the parts that do not flatter us.