Egypt’s diverse economy includes tourism, agriculture, industry, and services.Units of currency are the Egyptian Pound (EGP) which you usually see written as LE, and the piaster. The Pound is made up of 100 piasters. Coins are 25 piaster, 50 piaster…
guest blog post by Susan Kaye Why I choose Real Egypt and Dahabiya Nile Sailing for tours in Egypt colour and movement in a folk performance in Cairo As an Australian, perched on the bottom of the globe and surrounded…
Art inspired by Nile travel Maha Gamil is a young Egyptian artist whose paintings are appearing in many places around Egypt, including in the suites of our dahabiya “Safiya”. Silsila Temple Trip Maha and her husband joined us on…
Dahabiya Nile Sailing tours are not only about visiting the ancient temples, tombs and remains of cities while travelling along the Nile in the most relaxed, comfortable way. One of our key aims is to give our guests experiences of…
Egypt and the Nile have been an inspiration for many writers. Among those who have written about their experiences are many women, perhaps initially interested in seeing the ancient Egyptian temples and tombs but who also brought readers fascinating details…
What to Wear and do to travel comfortably – how to avoid dehydration, heat stroke and heat rash, and maintain your energy to really enjoy your travel Choose clothing made of natural fibers – cotton, silk, hemp. linen or mix…
Ancient Egyptian history is a long and complex one with more than 3,000 years of details. Throughout these 3,000 years Ancient Egyptians lived under around 30 dynasties, with each dynasty being based on the lineage of the kings A bit…
Entry Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality.You must check the Egyptian Government Visa website for the Visa requirements See the page FAQ – Who requires a visa? If you need to apply for a Visa before arriving in Egypt, please…
Egyptian society is conservative, in some places more than in others. Exposed arms, legs, and more are accepted in big city nightclubs and in tourist hotels in places such as Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada. However, off the beaches and…
Why tip? Tipping is considered to be part of the income of the person serving you, and is expected in this culture. However, it should only be given if the service is of an excellent standard. Tipping encourages the guides ,drivers, hotel…
