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Medinet-Habu Temple The Medinet-Habu Temple was founded by Ramses III. The stately temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu is notable for preserving a large part of its original temple structures. Excavations have revealed the layout of the temple, including all its sections, fortifications, and interior constructions in considerable detail. Located on the west bank...Read More

Valley of the Queens This name was given because about one and a half kilometers southwest of the Valley of the Kings lie the tombs of queens from the 19th and 20th dynasties, as well as members of the royal family and princesses from the Ramesside period. The location offers natural protection from the surrounding...Read More

Deir el-Medina The workers’ village of Deir el-Medina is located in a small valley southeast of the Valley of the Kings from the New Kingdom period. It consists of a main street running north-south and several side streets, with approximately 70 houses. Deir el-Medina was the residence for the workers who built and decorated the...Read More

Buggy Driving Driving a buggy in the desert is an amazing experience. For this excursion, you will be picked up directly from your hotel reception. The transfer with RaReisen is exclusively private. What’s special about the buggy ride? You can drive alone or with up to 4 people. The costs with RaReisen are very reasonable:...Read More

This excursion program is offered by many providers under different names, but it is always similar (Jeep, Quad, with dinner and folklore show in the desert).This tour is recommended for families with children under 15 years old because you travel by Jeep and can take a short ride on the Quad. Since, for safety reasons,...Read More

In Egypt, at the Red Sea, there are countless sea excursions (Mahmya, Paradise Island, Orange Island, Dolphin, VIP Dolphin, …).The best option is a private tour because you have the freedom to decide yourself, allowing for more peace and a true holiday feeling.At RaReisen, you have the opportunity to book a private boat from 2...Read More

Medical Instruments in Ancient Egypt On the enclosure wall behind the six rooms, a famous temple scene is depicted: King Marcus Aurelius kneels and offers a sacrificial table with surgical and medical instruments (tweezers, scalpels, bandages, and healing amulets) to Imhotep, the god of medicine. Imhotep was the architect of the Step Pyramid of King...Read More

Distribution of Subheadings Since the text is quite long, subheadings should be used to improve the flow of reading. This helps readers scan the text more easily and find important information faster. Here is an example of a good distribution of subheadings: El Gouna: A Paradise on the Red Sea Main Attractions in El Gouna...Read More

Khan Al-Khalili Khan Al-Khalili is a district of old Cairo and a major tourist attraction for visitors to Cairo and Egypt in general. It is known for its popular tourist shops, stores, and restaurants. What does the name Khan Al-Khalili mean? The term “Khan” refers to a large square building surrounding a courtyard, with middle-class...Read More

Al-Mu’iz Street for the Fatimid Religion Al-Mu’iz Street, dedicated to the religion of God Al-Fatimi, is the heart of ancient Cairo and has been restored as an open-air museum showcasing Islamic architecture and monuments. During the rule of the Egyptian Fatimid state, Al-Mu’iz Street emerged and was called the Great Street. Eventually, in 1937, it...Read More