Now Streaming! — “Rick Steves Egypt: Yesterday and Today” Join me for my new hour-long special, as we sail beyond Europe and explore the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt. In the teeming metropolis of Cairo, we climb to the center of a pyramid, greet the Sphinx, and marvel at King Tut’s gold. In the fabled city of Alexandria, we venture through a wonderland of back lanes, enjoy a shisha, and stroll down a Mediterranean promenade. In Luxor, we revel in the glories of the pharaohs — their tem

Last night, about 6,000 households joined me online for Monday Night Travel — and together, we watched “Egypt’s Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor,” from the new season of my public television show. As I shared behind-the-scenes commentary, we explored the Nile Valley from north to south, visiting the highlights of Egypt. In Alexandria, we ventured through a market wonderland, smoked a shisha, and strolled on a Mediterranean promenade. In Luxor, we explored the pharaohs' tombs and temples before sailin