The Red Pyramid at Dahshur, built by the pharaoh Senefru, was the first successful smooth-sided pyramid. Senefru’s first attempt at a smooth-sided pyramid, the Meidum Pyramid, collapsed. Next, he built the Bent Pyramid, which alters its angle of inclination part way up, probably as a precaution ... Read More »
Egypt
Egypt Tours: The Hanging Church of Cairo
The Coptic Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary, commonly called The Hanging Church (El Muallaqa in Arabic) is located in Old Cairo. The church sits on top of a gate of the Roman Babylon Fortress, with part of the church suspended over a passageway. ... Read More »
Egypt Solar Eclipse: THE CELESTIAL EVENT OF THE CENTURY
Today is August 7, 2026 and SPACE IS SELLING OUT! We are now less than one year away from the big event and we have sold out of one of our hotel categories, the "better" 5-star category. We still have space in our moderate 5-star hotels, but we're seeing an uptick in demand. Don't wait to ... Read More »
Along the Nile
Welcome to a vicarious cruise on the Nile river in Egypt. Browse our Nile cruise tours. ... Read More »
SCENES FROM A YA’LLA EGYPT TOUR PACKAGE
Happy Friday. For your enjoyment, scenes from a Ya'lla Egypt tour package: The most famous pyramids in the world are these three on the Giza plateau on the edge of Cairo. No words do justice. Just try to imagine catching your first glimpse, flashing between passing buildings as you drive ... Read More »
Visiting Dendera, a visual feast!
Visiting Dendera temple complex is a highlight of Egyptian touring and that is saying a lot! The site was developed in the Old Kingdom, some 4,500 years ago, possibly even earlier. Existing buildings are from the Greek Ptolemaic period, significantly newer, but still 0ver 2,000 years old. There are ... Read More »
