Today, we will talk about King Ramesses II…Egypt is known for the rich magnificence of its history and ancient monuments and the natural beauty of its sweeping landscapes. But did you ever ask yourself, who built those monuments? Who were the main characters in the long narrative of Egyptian history? Who were those great pharaohs…

When asked about the world’s ancient wonders, most people would automatically think of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx of Egypt, and it comes as no surprise because both monuments more than live up to their legendary status. The Great Pyramids in Facts and Figures Just outside Cairo on the Giza Plateau is the most…

What to wear in your Egypt private tour. The first question may come to our minds before we plan our next Egypt luxury tour. Traveling to Egypt will be an exciting adventure as there is so much to explore in this fascinating ancient land. While you are marveling at some of the incredible architecture built…

Turkey- Where Different Worlds Meet Welcome to our Turkey travel guide. Turkey is where the East meets the West; this amazing country acquired its rich cultural heritage from the numerous invasions from different kingdoms. Turkey boasts of perfectly combining the cultures and legacies of the Mediterranean, Balkans, Middle East, and Central Asia. From mosques to…

Explore the Wonder of Wonders on one of Osiris’ Egypt Tour Packages Unrivaled temples, ancient monuments, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites abound all across Egypt, and without exception, they offer a fascinating architectural master class into Egyptian history. But perhaps the most impressive of all Egypt’s wonders is the magnificent Karnak Temple. Karnak temple is…

Cairo: Minarets rise amid high-rises, pyramids loom, streets buzz with 20M inhabitants, embodying Middle Eastern vitality.

A Temple Fit For a King Of all the magnificent monuments and awe-inspiring temples on your Egypt vacation, the great Sun Temple at Abu Simbel, south of Aswan is perhaps the most unique. Commissioned by King Ramses II between 1290 and 1224 BC, in what must be one of the greatest demonstrations of narcissism in…

Did you know that when Christians say “Amen” at the end of a prayer, this comes from the Egyptian god Amun – who was the main deity worshipped at Karnak Temple? The site of Karnak in ancient Egypt is the largest site of ancient religion in the world; some might call it the “Vatican” of…

A visit to the southern city of Aswan affords some of the very best tours in Egypt. Meandering sedately through the region, the importance of the life-giving Nile is obvious, and around an area that abounds with natural beauty, it is as if time has stood still. Aswan is the second biggest city in upper…

All along the West Bank of Luxor like pearls along a string are pharaonic mortuary temples and ornate tombs, each one more beautiful than the last. Let’s explore Egypt from the Valley of the Kings to the Tombs of the Nobles and many other spots, the West Bank is one of the most spectacular areas…

Just on the outskirts of Cairo is the evocatively named Giza Plateau, and on our Pyramids Day tours, you’ll visit some of the world’s most famous and iconic all ancient monuments. There are few countries in the world that stir the fires of imagination in travelers as much as Egypt, and a visit to the…

Beginning in March, the National Geographic Museum in downtown Washington, D.C. will unveil its newest exhibit: The Queens of Egypt. Closed since the start of the new year in preparation for the event, the museum will showcase more than three hundred relics of the ancient queens for curious Egyptophiles. It is through the discovery and…