People visit the Philae Temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, Feb. 21, 2026. Built mainly during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated to the goddess Isis, the Philae Temple complex's structures feature floral ...

Although travel to the entire Middle East continues to face severe disruption after the joint U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran, ...

Tourists visit the Great Temple of Abu Simbel during the Sun Festival in Aswan, Egypt, Feb. 22, 2026. During the Sun Festival, which falls on Feb. 22 and Oct. 22 every year, rays of the morning sun ...

The Nile nourishes a green band stretching through the desert, from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea. Along its banks, the ancient Egyptians grew their crops, and still do. They also built ...

Major projects to conserve ancient heritage sites and develop visitor infrastructure are underway in the Upper Egyptian city of Aswan, writes ...

Mandarin Oriental is deepening its love affair with Egypt, announcing a landmark expansion that combines two of the country’s ...

Join 2,000 tourists in Aswan for the awe-inspiring sun alignment at Abu Simbel, where the face of King Ramses II is illuminated by dawn sunlight, showcasing ancient Egypt's architectural brilliance.

From the sunbaked desert plateau of Giza to the lush riverbanks of Upper Egypt, there is no better way to experience this ancient land than with a local tour group.

Twice a year at dawn, a shaft of sunlight cuts through Abu Simbel’s Great Temple to light three statues—and in doing so turns ...

The Sheriff and Constant Companion Carmen thought (or at least she did) that they would plan a different major overseas trip for 2026.

Wild Frontiers’ small group tours in Georgia take in must-see sights such as the snow-covered peaks of the Caucasus Mountains ...