
It is one of the first questions African American travelers ask us, and it deserves a straight answer. Egypt welcomes millions of visitors every year, and with sensible planning most trips go smoothly. Here is what to know before you go. What the U.S. government says At the time of writing, the U.S. State Department […]

Good news for American travelers: getting a tourist visa for Egypt is quick and inexpensive. U.S. passport holders can apply online for an e-Visa before they fly or buy a visa on arrival at the airport. Here is how each option works, so you can choose the one that suits your trip. Option 1: The […]

The ancient Egyptians called their home Kemet, the Black Land. Here is what that name means, how the Nile tied Egypt to the rest of Africa, and where to feel that connection on your trip.

In the 8th century BCE, kings from Kush in present-day Sudan conquered Egypt and ruled it as the 25th Dynasty. Meet Piye, Shabaka, and Taharqa, and find their footprints on your Egypt tour.


