Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up

Ted Loukes
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A weekly round up of the latest Ancient Egypt news that made the headlines, brought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours. Visit these websites for more on books by Ted Loukes or news of our latest tour to Egypt. https://tedloukes.com https://gnttours.com Contact us at ted@gnttours.com

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Ancient Egypt News 03 - 09 August

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the second week of August GEM Environmental Awareness Course New Discoveries in Dakahliya The New Water Museum Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is also featured in the 2026 edition of Top 60 Africa News Podcasts as well. https://www.millionpodcasts.com/africa-news-podcasts/ MillionPodcasts is a podcast-first media database that replaces generic PR databases with podcast-specific contact and audience data.  https://millionpodcasts.com/  These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  2. Aug 3

    Ancient Egypt News 27 July - 02 August

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the first days of August Funerary Complex Found in Damietta AI Imagines Alexandria Underwater Museum Treasures of the Pharaohs in San Francisco Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is also featured in the 2026 edition of Top 60 Africa News Podcasts as well. https://www.millionpodcasts.com/africa-news-podcasts/ MillionPodcasts is a podcast-first media database that replaces generic PR databases with podcast-specific contact and audience data.  https://millionpodcasts.com/  These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  3. Jul 27

    Ancient Egypt News 20 - 26 July

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the fourth week of July  Digital Visas Coming Soon Tell Quesna Necropolis Discoveries Ancient Dams at Dashur? Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is also featured in the 2026 edition of Top 60 Africa News Podcasts as well. https://www.millionpodcasts.com/africa-news-podcasts/ MillionPodcasts is a podcast-first media database that replaces generic PR databases with podcast-specific contact and audience data.  https://millionpodcasts.com/  These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  4. Jul 20

    Ancient Egypt News 13 - 19 July

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the third week of July  Overseas Exhibitions MK Princesses Were Skilled Archers Saqqara Upgrade Launched 3 New Kingdom Tombs Found at Saqqara Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  5. Jul 13

    Ancient Egypt News 06 - 12 July

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the second week of July  Protecting Egypt's Petroglyphs GEM Library Inaugerated Tutankhamun Opera to Debut in Sicily GEM Website on Egypt's Mobile Platforms Bahariya Oasis  Price Increase Eyes of Egypt Documentary Series Launches Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  6. Jul 6

    Ancient Egypt News 29 June - 05 July 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the first days of July  2 I P Finds at Tell el-Koua in Wadi Tumilat Marina el-Alamein Tombs and Gold Tongues Discoveries Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  7. Jun 29

    Ancient Egypt News 22 - 28 June 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the last week of June Cleopatra: The Truth Project Launched New Digital Tourist Guide Licence Cards Brendan Fraser at Ramses & the Pharaoh's Gold Sailors in Ancient Egypt at Saqqara Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  8. Jun 22

    Ancient Egypt News 15 - 21 June 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the third week of June New Discoveries at Old Qsar Temple Early Dynastic Tombs Found at Gabal el-Teir The New Karnak Cafeteria Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  9. Jun 15

    Ancient Egypt News 08 - 14 June 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the second week of June Antiquities Smugglers Sentenced Strategic Tourism Master Plan for Pyramids Destination  Treasures of the Pharaohs Extended Saqqara and VoK Digital Upgrades  Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  10. Jun 8

    Ancient Egypt News 01 - 07 June 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the first week of June Excavations in Matariya Rare Finds in Ihnasya Four Artefacts Returned From US New Discoveries at Tell Kom Aziza  Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  11. May 25

    Ancient Egypt News 18 - 24 May 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the fourth week of May International Museum Day Tutankhamun's Clay Seals in Luxor Museum How The Great Pyramid Survives Earthquakes Luxor Museum Wins Excellence Award Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  12. May 18

    Ancient Egypt News 11 - 17 May 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the third week of May New Discoveries in Dra Abu el-Naga Two Tombs Opened in el-Khokha The Nile: Pulse of Egyptian Civilization Exhibition Luxor Cache Hall Reopened in Luxor Museum Treasures of the Pharoah's Exhibition to Tour U.S. Zahi Hawass and Piers Morgan Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

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