Egypt Tourism

CNN Travel recommends Egypt as one of best tourist destinations amid Coronavirus pandemic

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 - 01:01 GMT

Within their “Unlocking the World” initiative launched for its readers about the recommended tourist destinations to visit amid the COVID-19 pandemic, CNN Travel chose Egypt as one of these destinations along with a number of other countries.

Restoration, development works of Sabil Ruqayah Dudu on Souk Al-Silah St. Completed, Min. of Tourism & Antiquities

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 03:56 GMT

Within the framework of the project launched by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to restore and save 100 archaeological buildings in Historic Cairo, the restoration and development works of Sabil Ruqayah Dudu on Souk Al-Silah Street have been completed.

President of Democratic Republic of Congo visits Giza Pyramids, Sphinx on Feb. 3

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 - 12:33 GMT

On February 3, the Giza Pyramids Area received President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi and his accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of his visit to Egypt.

Egypt launches e-ticketing system for touristic cities’ museums

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 - 01:11 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities began to activate the electronic ticketing system for Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada museums, in addition to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.

International bloggers’ visits to Egyptian archaeological sites aim to promote tourism

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 - 02:53 GMT

The bloggers who visited Egypt enjoy tremendous popularity in their countries, as each of them is followed by at least half a million social media users.

Czech bloggers visit Giza Pyramids, Saqqara Archaeological Area

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 - 04:03 GMT

In their first tour for the most significant touristic and archaeological destinations in Egypt, the Czech bloggers visited the Giza pyramids and the Saqqara area.

In Pics: Serbian media delegation tours Egypt until December 5

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 12:42 GMT

The delegation is currently in Hurghada and then they are traveling to Luxor. They are introduced to the precautionary measures and hygiene safety regulations implemented by the Egyptian government to ensure the safety of citizens, tourists and workers in the tourism sector.

Egypt's Min. of Tourism & Antiquities, Communication & Information Technology signs cooperation agreement

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 - 01:13 GMT

The Ministries of Tourism and Antiquities, Communications and Information Technology signed an agreement to develop the technological infrastructure of Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on November 11.

Egypt's President Sisi re-opens 3 museums after coming to a halt in 2011

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 - 12:52 GMT

They are the museums of Sharm El-Sheikh, Kafr El-Sheikh and the Royal Carriages museum in Cairo.

Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities convenes with chairman of Egyptian Automobile & Touring Club

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 - 03:45 GMT

Anani met with members of the elected board of directors to discuss a number of important issues related to the club and its activities.

Financial aid for tourism workers continues till December, PM

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 - 08:36 GMT

The Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly convened Sunday the third meeting of the Ministerial Committee of Tourism and Antiquities that included several members of the cabinet such as the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Anani, Minister of Finance Mohammed Maait, Minister of culture, Enas Abdel Dayem and the president of Egyptian Tourism Federation, Ahmed al Wasif.

Egypt’s archaeologist Zahi Hawass nominated as Tourism Ambassador at World Tourism Organization

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 - 03:35 GMT

On the sidelines of his recent visit to Egypt, the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization indicated his intention to nominate Zahi Hawass to be an Egyptian ambassador at the organization.

Visits to various archaeological sites resume in Egypt

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 - 01:15 GMT

Among the sites that have been reopened are Abu Simbel Temples and the Philae Temple in Aswan.

In Pics: Vatican ORP visits Pyramids, Sphinx Friday

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 - 10:00 GMT

The Vatican’s delegation of the Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi, which is responsible for pilgrimages to the Vatican, visited the Pyramids and Sphinx on Friday.

The Ferka of Naqada, the art of ancient scarves

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 - 10:44 GMT

Thanks to Yadaweya , they care not only about saving the Egyptian heritage of handmade products, but they recreate and present it to the world.

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