Camel riding tours in Fayoum
a unique way of exploring Egyptian landscapes Camel riding as part of a one or two day tour is a distinctly different experience to the short rides which are provided throughout Egypt mainly as photo…
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Experiencing Fayoum first hand
We took some of the Real Egypt team out of the office and into adventure. For many, it was the first time seeing the stunning sites of Fayoum, from quiet lakes to fossil-filled desert. This…
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Fayoum food fabulousness
In several places around the world you can try food cooked in the ground, experiencing the unique tastes of meals cooked either in thermal earth or on hot coals. However nothing compares to the taste…
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Exploring Fayoum Oasis ancient sites
Egyptologist, chief guide and CEO of Real Fayoum, Samir Abbass, introduces some of the ancient sites you can visit during our tours. Dimieh el Sebaa Dimieh el Sebaa is one of the less often visited,…
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Watching the Total Lunar Eclipse
On 7 September, 2025 a Total Lunar Eclipse was visible in Egypt. Guests on tour with Dahabiya Nile Sailing and with our sister company Real Fayoum watched from the Nile and the desert, and our…
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Sailing the Nile and Cairo encounters: women writers’ experiences of Egypt
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…
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Travel peace of mind and security
We ensure our guests in Egypt are secure and comfortable wherever we tour. Our team works and lives throughout Egypt and we would not advise you to travel if our on-the-ground assessment suggests there is…
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Food
Egyptian culinary traditions evolved over centuries of trade and invasions. Contemporary Egyptian food includes many dishes and drinks that may be familiar to non-Egyptians because they have been popularised by Egyptians who settled in other…
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Baron empain palace
Recently finished extensive restoration project and now open to the public – Heliopolis Cairo Baron Empain’s Palace, built as a reflection of a Hindu temple, known as Qasr el Baron in Arabic, The palace tower stands…
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Must do tours for new tourists to Cairo-Egypt
There is an endless list of things to see and do in Cairo and around but as a first-time tourist below is a list of the most popular tourist sites. Allow 2 days to cover…
