Sep 2, 2011

(DOWNERS GROVE, IL – August 25, 2011) - Egypt has been transformed.   There is an unmistakable sense of confidence and optimism in the air, and history itself seems to be unfolding before your eyes. Egyptians are eager to demonstrate their legendary hospitality. There has never been a better time to travel to Egypt — and now, there has never been a better

Jun 27, 2011

Encino, CA, June, 2011— SITA World Tours has been operating tours to Egypt and the Middle East since its inception in 1933. Although the unrest in Egypt impacted travel for a short time, tourists have begun pouring back into this land of excitement and adventure at a rapid clip. SITA’s representative office in Cairo and all its local guides and

Mar 19, 2011

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today toured Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the epicenter of the peaceful revolution in Egypt. Surrounded by a heavy contingent of U.S. and Egyptian security guards, Clinton smiled, waved and shook hands with Egyptian citizens who thronged her during her unscheduled 15-minute stroll through the square. Egypt launched

Wise, wrinkled, weathered faces, and innocent, young faces. Faces of stone. Faces of flesh. Faces of deep compassion. My perception of Egypt comes mostly from the Hollywood images of Pharaohs and fellaheen, images of kings and commoners that are much too simplistic. After all, it was Egypt that bequeathed the fundamental civilizing influence of

Today Eileen meets with El Sayed Khalifa of the Egyptian Tourist Authority to get some insight to both new and old Egypt. Perhaps many might not think of Egypt as a golfing destination, but El Sayed gives us good reason to reconsider calling “Fore!” in northern Africa. ITKT fans can also expect more on Egypt when we read about one of our writers,

This morning I brushed my teeth with tap water, one of the many things that tell me I’m home.I’ve just returned from yet another place on my “must see” list, the Pyramids and Egypt. Please don’t confuse this as braggadocio, as it’s not. For me, travel is more than a numerical, carving a new notchin the money belt, thing. Rather

A part of a growing series helping travelers get to know destinations and service providers better before visiting. Maryl meets with Mohamed of Lotus International Tours and they discuss some destinations in Egypt and what visitors can expect on their luxury tours. Another Wayfarer Digital production for In The Know Traveler. For more on Egypt at ITKT. Remember

In what could be the largest vote ever, the world will soon choose the New Seven Wonders of the World to stand alongside the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. In January, the New7Wonders committee, chaired by Dr. Federico Mayor, selected 21 finalists out of the 77 nominated sites. You can have a say in the selection of the final seven by casting your vote.