Egypt News News Egypt » Tourism: Saqqara Development Project Enhances Roads and Visitor Services While Preserving Egypt’s Heritage
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a development project at the Saqqara archaeological site to upgrade internal roads and enhance visitor services, reinforcing the de ...
News Egypt » Tourism: Egypt records 7% rise in tourist arrivals in first four months of 2026
Egypt’s tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in 2026, with tourist arrivals rising by seven percent during the first four months of the year to reach 6.1 million visitors, compared with 5.7 ...
News Egypt » Tourism: Egypt facing major problem at iconic pyramids as tourism booms: ‘Avoid all these scammers’
Egypt’s tourism sector is booming but just like in some parts of Europe and Asia – it’s starting to feel the pinch of overcrowding. In 2024 alone, it welcomed nearly 17.5 million tourists and with the ...
News Egypt » Tourism: Egypt Tourist Backpacker Guide: How to Travel on a Budget
Egypt is more affordable than most travelers expect. With the right plan, you can explore one of the world's greatest civilizations without draining your savings. Egypt rewards budget travelers who ...
News Egypt » Tourism: Mudbrick Byzantine city unearthed during excavations at Egypt's western desert oasis
The discovery helps “highlight the cultural diversity witnessed by the Egyptian oases throughout different historical periods," said Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy.
News Egypt » Tourism: Egypt's Tourism Minister Talks Travel Triumphs, Challenges in Exclusive Interview With TravelPulse
Egypt is having a paradoxical tourism moment: demand is strong, the product is better than ever, and yet war clouds, fuel costs, and confusing safety headlines are more pervasive than ever. The ...
News Egypt » Tourism: Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
Archaeologists have unearthed fourth-century quarters in Egypt, revealing residential and religious structures, including a basilica church.
News Egypt » Tourism: Advisors predict Egypt tourism will suffer due to mixed messages on safety
Viking passengers on a visit to the pyramids in Egypt in 2023. Advisors are concerned about a tourism downturn to the country as a result of the Iran war. Photo Credit: Nicole Edenedo Seemingly ...
News Egypt » Tourism: Egypt tourism minister Sherif Fathy on marketing diversification
Egypt is growing its tourism relationship with the U.S. trade and advertising its diversity as a destination. Sherif Fathy, Egypt's minister of tourism and antiquities, spoke with tours editor Brinley ...
News Egypt » Tourism: Egypt uncovers lost city in one of two major archaeological finds
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city and ancient tombs in two major archaeological finds - Archaeologists also found four gold pieces placed inside the mouths of some of the deceased, known as ‘the ...
News Egypt » Tourism: US family returns four artifacts to Egypt, including statue head thought to depict female pharoah
The artifacts were received in Cairo on June 5 before being transferred to the Egyptian Museum for further examination, documentation and restoration ahead of their display in the museum.