Easter breaks
Whether you want to spend your Easter vacation on the beach in a Red Sea city or in the Mediterranean, on the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt or in Cairo, there are a variety of options around. Rehab Saad guides you through the best deals in town

Where to go on 12 April

Tapping a legacy
Centuries ago the desert fortress of Labeka was surrounded by green orchards and fertile fields. Jenny Jobbins reports on a neglected heritage site and the pains taken to re-open the ancient aqueduct

Weekend retreats: An unlikely spot
Suez has much to offer the more seasoned traveller, Youssef Rakha found out

Wandering amid the silence
Whether you are looking for a one-day getaway or a 16-day adventure, there is no better place than Farafra. Vivian Salama describes her first experience in the desert

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By Rehab Saad

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