March 4, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team
You might be hard pressed to find a pizza shop in Cairo that isn’t a Papa John’s or a Pizza Hut. While hardly a city that is known for their pizza scene, you might be surprised to know that there are some great pizzas in Cairo. [...]
March 4, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team
One thing that you may not have known about Cairo is that they make some really fantastic burgers here. Many burger joints take this American classic and either try to make it better or put their own culture’s spin on it. In either case, it makes for some great burgs [...]
March 4, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team
Coffee lover in Cairo? You’re in luck. There’s an increasing number of shops opening up that try to serve the best coffee in Cairo. From small hole-in-the-wall shops to chic, boutique ones, there is something for everyone’s tastes. [...]
April 29, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
With over 850 miles of coastline, Egypt’s Red Sea is a snorkelers paradise. It’s teeming with marine life, pristine corals and fantastic underwater flora and fauna. Water temperatures are relatively consistent too, averaging 25C (77F). Add to this year-round sunshine and a string of blockbuster resort towns and it isn’t [...]
March 7, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
With Cairo being such a historical gem of a city and an incredibly populous one, naturally, there will be lots of hotels in this city. From super budget options to super luxurious ones, there are plenty of great options for hotels in Cairo. [...]
November 24, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
Unlike most of Egypt‘s most iconic monuments, the Abu Simbel isn’t located in Cairo, Luxor or even Alexandria. The soaring rock-cut temples are located in the small village of Abu Simbel, located in Aswan near the corner with Sudan. They sit on the western bank of Lake Nasser, 140 miles [...]
November 18, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
Egypt isn’t short on blockbuster sights, but Luxor Temple is one of its star attractions. Located on the east bank of the River Nile, it’s one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in the world. Construction began in 1400 BCE, spearheaded by the Pharoah Amenhotep III and completed by Tutankhamen, Horemheb [...]
November 15, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
Cairo and Luxor are two of Egypt’s most popular destinations. Both offer sand-covered tombs, frenzied markets and a river-front location. But where Cairo is a living, breathing city, with a 20 million-strong population, Luxor has been a tourist mecca since the mid-19th century. If you’re torn between the two, take [...]
July 6, 2022 - Allie D'Almo
Most people hotfoot to the country’s blockbuster cities Cairo and Luxor or opt for a fly-and-flop holiday on the Red Sea, but there’s plenty to see in between. If you’re headed to Egypt and want to find out the best way to get around, take a look at our tried-and-tested [...]
October 29, 2021 - Melanie May
Over 4,500 years old, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one that remains relatively intact. However, this is not the only pyramid in Egypt. There are more than 100 of these intriguing monuments dotted across [...]
July 28, 2020 - Big 7 Travel Team
Egyptian dishes are one of the many reasons people come to visit this incredible country. Along with its history and stunning landscapes, the cooking is right up there with the best in the world. Fragrant and rich in spices, the food in Egypt includes hummus, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, and [...]
August 13, 2019 - James Wan
Cairo is Egypt’s most populous city and for good reason. There is such a huge wealth of history here that leaves visitors with so many things to do in Cairo. [...]
August 13, 2019 - James Wan
When it comes to drinking, locals in Cairo are big on going to their neighbourhood watering holes and devouring a few pints of beer. While beer may be the choice drink of locals, there are tons of bars in Cairo that serve up some great cocktails as well. [...]