COMETRA Travel Blog — Egypt Travel Guides
Stories & Guidance
from the Land of the Pharaohs
Practical travel guides, insider tips, and the history and geography that make Egypt unlike anywhere else on earth.
Read the BlogEverything We Know About Travelling Egypt
"The best journeys begin with the right knowledge — we share what twenty-five years on the ground has taught us."
From what to pack and when to go, to choosing between a Nile cruise and a Dahabiya, understanding Luxor's temples, or getting your bearings across Egypt's geography — our blog distills what our specialists tell every guest before they travel, so you can plan with confidence.
From the Blog
Browse by category, or explore everything we've written about travelling Egypt.
Exclusive Access
Featured
What Private Access in Egypt Actually Means
Every operator promises exclusivity. Here is exactly what it looks like on a COMETRA journey — and what it takes to arrange.
Destination Guide
The Complete Egypt Destination Guide
37 destinations across 6 regions — Cairo, the Nile Valley, the Red Sea, Sinai, the Western Desert and the Mediterranean coast, in one definitive guide.
Sites in Egypt
The Temples of Egypt
27 essential temples, region by region — from Giza and Karnak to Abu Simbel and the Delta.
Travel Guides
Things to Know Before Traveling to Egypt
Our complete pre-travel guide — visas, currency, weather, hotels, transport, safety and etiquette — everything you need before you land.
Nile Cruises
Cruising and Sailing in the Nile
Nile Cruise, Nile Dahabiya, Nile Felucca or Lake Nasser — four very different ways to sail the Nile, compared side by side.
History
Egyptian History, in Lines
From the first Pharaohs to modern Egypt — a complete timeline through 5,000 years of civilization, era by era.
History
Ancient Egyptian Gods
Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus and 26 more — the divine powers, myths, and temples behind Egypt's ancient religion.
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Why Read COMETRA's Egypt Blog?
25+ Years on the Ground
Every guide is written from decades of first-hand experience planning journeys across Egypt.
Written by Egypt Specialists
Not generic travel content — practical, specific advice from the team that plans your trip.
Historically Accurate
History and site guides are researched and fact-checked against established Egyptology sources.
Turn a Guide Into a Trip
Read something that inspires you? Our specialists will build it into your itinerary — no obligation.
Have a question a blog post didn't answer? Talk to a real Egypt specialist, at no obligation.
About the COMETRA Blog
We add new guides regularly, including an upcoming series on the history of Egypt by era. Check back or follow us on social media for new posts.
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