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Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza Egypt with tourists enjoying a guided visit by Nile Cruisen

Egypt 2026 Travel Guide: Why You Should Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

In the Land of the Pharaohs, experts and professional travelers have recognized the Grand Egyptian Museum as a must-visit destination for travel to Egypt in 2026. The GEM is situated on the outskirts of the capital city, Cairo; from one of the sides of the museum, the guests can see the Great Pyramid of Giza. […]

Tourist taking a photo at a historic mosque in Islamic Cairo, Egypt

After the “Islamabad breakthrough”: Egyptian tourism is preparing for a record jump following the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran

The tourism and economic circles in Egypt witnessed a state of cautious optimism that quickly turned into intense action plans, following the official announcement that the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran had reached a two-week ceasefire agreement, and the start of direct negotiations in the Pakistani capital. This geopolitical development, […]

Explore the Majestic Hatshepsut Temple on Your Nile Cruise

Cairo Airport Records 9% Passenger Growth in First Quarter of 2026

The new height for Cairo International Airport is in the first quarter of 2026, as it has recorded a rise in passengers by 9% in comparison to the records of previous years. This passenger traffic increase shows the improved position of Cairo Airport on the global level. According to the reports and numbers, the airport […]

Camel ride in front of the Giza Pyramids during a Nile Cruisen Egypt tour

How has Egyptian tourism withstood the winds of regional crises?

Despite the clouds covering the skies of the Middle East, and the recent escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, the global tourism compass still points strongly towards the “The Protected Land” In a new confirmation of the flexibility of this vital sector, the General Assembly of the Federation of Tourism Chambers revealed that inbound […]

Egypt Announces Increase in Emergency Tourist Visa Fee from $25 to $30

Egypt Announces Increase in Emergency Tourist Visa Fee from $25 to $30

The tourism authorities of Egypt and its chambers have agreed on the increase of the entry fee of the emergency tourist visa. Which is $25 for a tourist visa is now $30; that came into effect on Sunday, 1 March 2026.   It is the official decision made by the authorities to streamline the process of […]