There’s something truly magical about being swept away by a film, brought into a different world for a few hours of entertainment, education, or even enlightenment. Films can teach us about different cultures, countries, histories, and languages in subtle ways. That’s the magic of the movies — we’re transported to another place and feel closer...Read More
From the Pyramids of Giza to the River Nile, Egypt has captured the imagination of countless creatives and academics alike. In particular, Egypt continues to inspire and awe authors. Whether it’s a socio-political commentary, a forbidden love story, or a chilling murder mystery novel, Egypt has been the backdrop of some of our greatest tales....Read More
You’ve no doubt clicked through to this blog because you’re considering visiting Egypt and the Pyramids of Giza are probably close to the top of your list.Read More
While it’s great to simply jump into travel with both feet, not worrying about safety at all, the reality is that we all worry about our safety when we visit a new country. This guide is Literary Tours in Egypt’s honest attempt to allay worries and offer useful information to anyone planning a trip to...Read More
Egypt seems to capture writers’ imaginations more than any other country. This is, undoubtedly, due to the ancient allure of its strange and impressive structures, built in a period of unrivalled prosperity and architectural prowess. While visitors enjoy modern Egypt’s friendly people and interesting cuisine, it is Ancient Egypt’s enigmatic pantheon of gods, pyramids, and...Read More
In the past, we have written very focused guides to visiting Egypt, such as our blog Touring Egypt’s Death on the Nile Film Locations and our First-time Visitor’s Guide to Visiting Karnak. With today’s guide, we thought we’d zoom out the lens a little, looking at Egypt as a whole. We know that while many...Read More
With most avid travellers planning to visit at least once in their lives, Egypt is one of the World’s true bucket-list destinations. So, it’s usually not a question of whether you want to visit Egypt, but a question of when you want to visit Egypt.Read More
Recently, we have written several blogs designed to inform and inspire people considering a tour of Egypt. Today’s guide is a little different, however, as we’d like to offer practical advice for anyone visiting Egypt.Read More
Literary Tours in Egypt owes no small debt to legendary writer Agatha Christie. Depending on who’s adding up the numbers, it seems that Christie may be the best-selling novelist ever.Read More
