‘When are we going back to the hotel?” Nancy whined as I tried to perfect our family selfie in front of the Sphinx. Yes, we went to Egypt with the kids. • Discover our full guide to EgyptThe glory of the Egyptian Museum — old and newA quick note: you’ve probably read about the GEM, Cairo’s giant, shiny new Grand Egyptian Museum, which finally opened, but only partially, last year. AdvertisementBefore you travel, visit a museum exhibition about ancient Egypt to discover what you are all most interested in. To see the funerary treasures discovered by Howard Carter, visit the Egyptian Museum Cairo (£8; egyptianmuseumcairo.eg).

Source: The Times September 06, 2025 20:40 UTC