Matador's Ultimate Guide to Egypt

Explore this ancient world ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Matador's Guide to Egypt]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Egypt Egypt has fascinated travelers for centuries, no doubt due to the Pyramids of Giza and the country’s 7 Unesco World Heritage Sites. Beyond historical sites, Egypt is rich in modern marvels including a [vertical forest]( and [Africa’s largest Ferris Wheel](. There’s enough to see in Egypt to keep exploring for a lifetime, so here we break down the must-see and must-do sites and attractions (one note: [don’t climb the pyramids](. This week, Matador explores Egypt. [Let’s dive in](. [EXPLORE EGYPT](  GET INSPIRED [Abu Simbel in Egypt]( 7 of the Coolest Ancient Temples in Egypt and What To See in Each All temples have various hieroglyphics and reliefs carved into their structures, but deciding which temples to go to can be difficult. So we’ve done the work for you. [READ NOW](  [The Mena House]( Egypt’s Mena House Hotel Offers Views of the Pyramids of Giza From Your Balcony The Mena House dates back to the 1880s located just a stone’s throw away from the Pyramids of Giza, rooms with the best views have a picturesque backdrop of the pyramids in front of them. If you’re looking for a unique stay in Egypt, there’s nothing quite like the Mena House. [READ NOW](  [Siwa Oasis]( How To Explore the Best of Siwa Oasis, Egypt’s Most Underrated Destination The oasis’s relative isolation from the outside world has preserved the culture of its Indigenous Amazigh people, setting it apart from the rest of Egypt and rendering it a unique cultural destination. [READ NOW](  NATURE + ADVENTURE [Nile Cruise]( Why a Nile Cruise Is the Most Comfortable Way To See Egypt’s Beautiful Temples Cruising the Nile has become a highlight of any visit to Egypt, whether you’re a queen, a statesman, or just a regular tourist. This is, perhaps, because it’s the best way to see the country’s extant temples. [READ NOW]( [high speed train]( Egypt To Build First High-Speed Train From the Red Sea To the Mediterranean Egypt was actually the first country in Africa with a train system, dating back to the 1850s, though this will be its first high-speed line. [READ NOW](  FOOD + CULTURE [The Valley of Kings]( How To Make the Most of a One-Day Visit To Egypt’s Valley of the Kings There are temples upon temples, each just as unbelievably impressive as the last, but one site in particular stands out as the perfect place where a person could lose themselves for one entire day—the Valley of the Kings. [READ NOW]( [Egypt. Edfu. The Temple of Horus]( 7 Underrated Sites in Egypt Worth Visiting, According To an Archaeologist To get the under-the-radar tour, we spoke with Christina Chavez, an archaeologist in the Greater Southwest Region of the US. She had the chance to travel around Egypt several times and visit many lesser-known sites with immense historical and cultural value. These are a few of her favorites that you shouldn’t miss. [READ NOW]( [View of Islamic Cairo - Egypt]( As Tourism in Egypt Rebounds, It’s Time To Plan a Trip To the Lesser-Known Sites of Cairo and Luxor The decline in tourism that stemmed from the Egyptian revolution of 2011 was a major hit for a country where tourism contributes billions of dollars in annual revenue and employs roughly 12 percent of the country’s workforce. While the Pyramids of Giza will forever be a must-see, check out these spots for a more unique experience. [READ NOW]( [men ordering fesikh]( Every Year, Egyptians Risk Their Lives Eating This Dangerous Delicacy Every year during the spring festival Shem el-Nessim, Egyptians are rushed to the hospital after eating the traditional delicacy of fermented (sometimes rotten) fish, or "fesikh." [READ NOW](  TIPS, ADVICE + DEALS [Nayzak beach: A shooting star]( The Most Stunning Egyptian Beaches and Quiet Resorts Devoid of Crowds If your goal is to appreciate the natural beauty of Egypt’s coasts in places that range from slightly to far off the beaten sand path, there are some very worthy alternatives, all of which are accessible from major cities by car. [READ NOW]( [the pyramid of King Neferu]( Egypt’s ‘Bent Pyramid’ Is Open To the Public for the First Time Since the ‘60s Everyone knows about the Great Pyramid of Giza, but the "bent pyramid" is one of Egypt’s most unique ancient structures, and now it’s finally reopening to the public. [READ NOW]( [Epic Stays TikTok](  [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2022 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States Â