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Colonisation of Africa

Colonisation of Africa

This article explores how European powers partitioned, colonised, and administered Africa in the late 19th and 20th century.An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.

18 Nov 24 · 13 mins read
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Roman ruins, Rome, Italy

Exploring Ancient Cities

Exploring Ancient Cities What can we learn from exploring the ancient world? What do we take away from the wealth of knowledge uncovered as archaeologists investigate the ruins of past societies, while social scientists speculate…

21 Jun 19 · 10 mins read
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Egypt, Pyramids, Cairo, Camel

Uncovering Ancient Egypt: What we can learn from Egyptologists

In this article, we will discover some of the pioneers of Egyptology, the great archaeologists, excavators and linguists who have helped us explore, understand and protect Ancient Egypt and its heritage.

22 Nov 19 · 17 mins read
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The Pyramids and the Sphinx

Egypt is home to one of the only remaining wonder of the Ancient World: The Great Pyramids of Egypt. The pyramids are monumental tombs for pharaohs from the 4th dynasty and relics of Egypt's Old Kingdom era, constructed around 4,500 years ago.

1 Jan 20 · 5 mins read
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Philae Temple

Philae Temple

Egypt's Philae Temple is one of the most picturesque in the country and the complex is one of the most fascinating ancient sights in the world.

1 Jan 20 · 5 mins read
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River Nile at Luxor in Egypt

Nile River Cruise

The Nile River is the longest river in the world at 6695 kilometres long. Flowing from Uganda, through eleven countries, through to Egypt, it empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

1 Jan 20 · 4 mins read
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Discover Cairo: The City Victorious and Mother of the World

Discover Cairo: The City Victorious and Mother of the World

Article for mature and senior travellers, couples and solo travellers provides expertise about the city of Cairo, the former historic capital of Egypt. Learn about the history and relationship to the pyramids and to Alexandria and more before joining a small group tour to Egypt.

11 Jan 21 · 12 mins read
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Elements of Mosque Architecture

The word "mosque" often brings to mind not this simple prayer space, but the ornately decorated monuments built by powerful Islamic rulers.

28 Nov 19 · 8 mins read
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Birth of the Nile River

Birth of the Nile River

The Nile, one of the world's great river systems for trade and agricultural production. Learn more about the river and its journey our across Egypt. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.

3 Apr 23 · 7 mins read
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Caesar and Cleopatra in Egypt

Caesar and Cleopatra in Egypt

Learn about the Roman Emperor Caesar exploring Egypt and the historians interpretation of the relationship with Cleopatra. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.

14 Mar 23 · 7 mins read
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Cairo, the old capital

From Cairo to the NAC: Egypt Builds a New Capital City

From Cairo to the NAC: Egypt Builds a New Capital City On July 11, 2018 Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi laid the first stone of what was to become Egypt’s new capital. The city is…

9 Apr 24 · 11 mins read
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10 Unimaginable Destinations: The Definitive Guide

Experience and knowledge shows that they are plenty of places in the world still to be explored by the curious. Our collection of small group tours for seniors as well as mainstream tours to France or Italy can take the traveller as a couple or solo traveller to places of curiosity such as Panama or Iran the list is endless for the curious.

8 Oct 19 · 2 mins read
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Karnak Egypt

Questions about Egypt for senior travellers.

A small group tour to explore what remains of ancient Egypt. Visit Cairo, Luxor and the valley of the King and Queen plus Alexandria. A tour for senior and mature travellers.

13 Aug 19 · 2 mins read
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Ancient History of Egypt

Cairo development site reveals ancient statue

History of Egypt revealed in ancient statue found in Cairo In March 2017 Egyptian and German archaeologists in Cairo discovered a large quartzite bust buried 2 m below ground level during construction of a new…

16 Mar 17 · 2 mins read
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Sphinx and Pyramids in Cairo, Egypt

The Time to Visit Egypt is Now

The Time to Visit Egypt is Now Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt Egypt, the travel and tourism industry is doing it tough. Not only has inflation bitten hard into the earnings in Egyptian…

9 Mar 17 · 3 mins read
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Egypt, Luxor - Thebes, Temples of Karnak

Thebes, Egypt

Thebes, the ancient Egyptian city know within Luxor, located some 800km from the Mediterranean sea. Odyssey offers small group tours to Egypt to explore the history of the Nile and the ancient Egyptians. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.

22 Dec 23 · 10 mins read
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The Dazzling Aten, Egypt

Egypt, the Egyptians, Pyramids, the Nile, Luxor or Alexandria plus much more hold a fascination for the traveller. Beyond the antiquities is the pivotal role in early merchant trade, particularly spice and the links to Venice. Learn more with a small group educational tour with Odyssey Traveller serving senior couples and mature solo travellers. An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983.

13 May 22 · 9 mins read
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The Rosetta Stone

The Rosetta Stone

Learning about the Rosetta stone, part of the deep history of Egypt An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers.

18 Jul 23 · 7 mins read
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Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria, Egypt

Article for senior couples and mature solo travellers curious about Egypt, Greek and Roman history. Including the links to Venice and the trade in Spice and grain. Join a small group educational tour to learn and discover more.

17 Dec 21 · 11 mins read
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Egyptian linen treasures

Egyptian linen treasures

Egyptian linen treasures Egypt has long held a place in the imagination of curious travellers. Many of us were introduced to the stories of pyramids, pharaohs and buried treasure as children, and since then, books…

22 Jan 19 · 8 mins read
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Ancient History of Egypt

Discover Egypt with ten great books

Discover Egypt with ten great books Egypt captures the imagination and heart of us all. It is often our introduction to ancient history, and the mysteries of the pyramids and myths of pharaohs remain alive…

14 Mar 18 · 2 mins read
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Our small-group program, designed for senior couples and solo travellers, offers a rich journey through Egypt's past and present. You'll explore modern marvels like the Aswan Dam and immerse yourself in pivotal sites such as Tahrir Square, both key to understanding Egypt’s enduring influence on civilization. This tour is proof that Egypt remains a vital crossroads of history and culture. We explore Egypt's fairy-tale natural beauty, its ancient history, and Imperial heritage, its World Heritage Sites, and world famous cities, all with some truly spectacular scenery along the way. For those seeking an even deeper experience, we also offer opportunities to extend your travels with our tours in Morocco, Jordan, or Tunisia before beginning your Egyptian adventure.

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