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The Lotus Journal

Travel guides, history deep-dives and practical tips for Egypt — written by our local Egyptologists.

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Cairo in One Day: The Perfect Layover Itinerary (6, 8 or 12 Hours)

Long connection in Cairo? Pyramids in 8 hours, the full city in 12 — exact timelines, visa notes, traffic rules, and how to be back with hours to spare.

3 min readSep 24, 2026

Guides

What to Visit in Egypt After the Pyramids Tour

Done with Giza? Luxor’s tombs, Aswan’s islands, Alexandria’s coast, desert nights and Red Sea beaches — where to go next, and how many days each needs.

5 min readSep 24, 2026