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There’s an unobstructed view of the pyramids from the museum.

Seven things you must see at the world’s largest archaeological museum

After years of delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum is officially opening next month. Here are seven highlights among its many wonders.

  • Andrew Bain
Feluccas moored at the ancient ruins of Swenet on Elephantine Island in Aswan.

One of the world’s best travel experiences is back in fashion

A Nile River cruise is one of the world’s best travel experiences, not just for its incredible temples and tombs, but for the marvellous riverine and desert scenery.

  • Brian Johnston
The Temple of Luxor on the Nile.

Port guide: Luxor, Egypt

The Nile River is the most astonishing river cruise destination in the world, and Luxor has some of its biggest and best sights.

  • Brian Johnston
Sofitel Cairo… new luxury in ancient city.

The world’s biggest Sofitel hotel opens on the Nile

Egypt is experiencing a tourism surge, with almost 16 million tourists visiting last year.

  • Julietta Jameson
Cruising the Nile with Viking is a bucket-list moment.

Twelve things that will surprise you about a Nile cruise

Reckon the Middle East is a no-go zone for tourists right now? Think again. The sights along Egypt’s lifeblood will amaze even the most seasoned traveller.

  • Steve McKenna
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Le Meridien Pyramids’ rooms have views, as the hotel name suggests, of the Pyramids of Giza.

I spent just 24 hours in a country. Does that mean I’ve ‘been’ there?

The first thing I’m going to do on this beautiful morning, my first in a new country? Check out. And then head to the airport.

  • Ben Groundwater
After years of delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum has finally opened its doors.

The world’s most anticipated museum just opened without warning

It is the world’s largest archaeological museum, built at an estimated cost of more than $1.5 billion, and it’s 11 years late.

  • Chris Leadbeater
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca – Morocco is on the itnerary for Viking this coming season.

Port guide: Aswan, Egypt

This ancient trading city on the Nile is the most wonderfully scenic of all Egypt’s riverside towns, with plenty of energy and attitude to match.

  • Brian Johnston
Indoor palm trees are a reminder you’re in the Middle East.

Bring cash to avoid queues, crying kids at this bureaucratic airport

Cairo airport handles 26 million passengers a year. Allow time (and patience) for its lengthy security – better still, bring cash.

  • Belinda Jackson
Khinkali, phali, chahokhbili, lobio, cheese and eggplant rolls: Georgia is one of the great food and wine destinations.

The world’s most underrated countries for food

If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life, it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.

  • Ben Groundwater

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