Further confirmation that it is safe to travel to Egypt has now been received from Washington, D.C. The American embassy in Cairo, Egypt has resumed its normal operations. An official statement issued by the U.S. State Department added further, "The security situation in Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea Resorts, including Sharm el Sheikh, continues to be … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Cairo Back to Normal
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Egyptian Antiquity Sites Now Fully Open
A few weeks ago we reported about the question of whether it is safe to visit Egypt, saying that this is one of the best times ever to tour Egyptian sacred sites. Today, we would like to give you an update because we have just received more news about the state of tourism in Egypt from Stephen S. Mehler. Stephen is an independent Egyptologist and Tour Leader for Body, Mind, … [Read more...] about Egyptian Antiquity Sites Now Fully Open
Egyptian Tourism: Is Egypt Travel Safe?
Egypt has long been a favorite spiritual travel destination. When Napoleon visited the Great Pyramid in 1798 and spent the night in the King’s Chamber, it was reported that he was powerfully moved by the experience. Recent political turmoil in Egypt, with President Hosni Mubarak stepping down, has caused much worry about whether it is safe for visitors to travel to Egypt and … [Read more...] about Egyptian Tourism: Is Egypt Travel Safe?