Beautiful Egyptian city flirting with danger
Preservation or development? How do you strike the balance in a place like Luxor.
Why you should visit Aswan in Egypt's land of gold
Located in southern Egypt, Aswan was part of the ancient kingdom of Nubia.
A horse hospital is helping the animals that serve Egypt's tourists
In Egypt, where horses and donkeys are still an important part of local life, there is concern about the treatment of some of the animals.
Not the Danube: The one river every traveller should sail
It is the enduring watery equivalent of the tree of life, representing the story of our world.
What it's like to stay in one of the world's best historic hotels
With an unsurpassed setting, smooth service and the undoubtedly fabulous history, I rate it this of my top historic stays around the world.
Egypt's ancient artefacts are under threat
Egypt's archaeological heritage has been carted off to foreign shores for centuries. What remains is extraordinary, but will it last?
Why ancient Egypt still offers visitors something new
'I am going over old ground. Egypt, however, has some surprises in store for me.'
Three hotels tied to Egypt's incredible history
These luxury hotels are linked to momentous events in history, from the unearthing of Tutankhamun's tomb to the birth of the Arab Spring.
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Nothing prepares you for the size and greatness of this captivating place. Sites such as Luxor's Karnak temple; the sand-swept tombs of the Valley of the Dead; Abu Simbel or the Great Pyramids are awe-inspiring. But you can also dine like pharaohs on the banks of the magnificent Red Sea after a day's snorkelling on the blue hole; or investigate its history in the fascinating museums of Cairo.
