Read top Egypt tours FAQs
Cairo Top Tours' tour operators will customize your tours according to your budget and interests. You shouldn't worry about anything with us because we will take care of all the details of your vacation. That is why we provide a variety of travel alternatives that are affordable while providing an amazing vacation experience. We will work directly with you to ensure that you stay within your budget while enjoying the wonderful experiences. Please contact us immediately to learn more about our budget-friendly travel choices!
Egypt is considered one of the safest countries not only in the Arab world but in the world because Egypt has one of the strongest security services. The Egyptian government is interested in taking all the necessary safety measures to secure tourist trips in Egypt, so you do not have to worry about that at all.
Yes, the Grand Egyptian Museum is officially open for visitors. Come and explore the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic treasures, from the majestic statues to the dazzling artifacts of ancient Egypt. Your unforgettable journey into history starts here.
In the case of cancellation of the trip by the customer, based on the start dates of the trip, the following costs will be charged:
15% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from the booking date up to 61 days before the start date of the trip
25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
35% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation 30 to 15 days before the start date of the trip
Check out our partners
Ptolemy VIII, also known as Yorgetis II, was a ruler of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt during the late 2nd century BCE. His title, meaning "goodness," reflected his aspirations to be a benevolent leader. Despite internal conflicts and power struggles, Ptolemy VIII supported arts and learning, contributing to Egypt's rich cultural heritage. His reign emphasized the complexities of dynastic politics during this turbulent period.
Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II
Ptolemy VIII, the Macedonian ruler, was the son of Ptolemy V. His father had already ruled in ancient Egypt and had assumed the throne in the country from 169 - BC in Egypt and had also continued to rule for a long time. There had already been a large and violent revolt against him in Ancient Egypt that took place between 130 and 131. In that revolt, Ptolemy V fled the country and left the throne.
Cleopatra II, the most famous queen of Pharaonic Egypt, ruled the country at that time, and she was the one who held the title of Queen of Egypt at that time. But despite this, Ptolemy VIII, his son, was able to quickly succeed in restoring his king, but he died in 116 BC, and then after his stabilisation, he married Queen Juniper, who was at that time the Queen of China, who had agreed to make a pilgrimage with him against the rule of Queen Cleopatra II, who was the queen of Egypt at the time.
The great King Ptolemy VIII was actually the younger brother of King Ptolemy VI, who had previously ruled Egypt. However, despite their brotherhood, Ptolemy VIII and King Ptolemy VI were always at odds with each other and had a number of different conflicts, all of which were over power and which at one point could have led to a civil war in the country.
This happened precisely when the Senate of Egypt made a decisive decision to start separating Libya from Egypt. However, Ptolemy VIII cleverly resolved this family dispute by giving him the rule of the kingdom of Gorenah in Libya, and he became the king of Libya.
However, a few years later, Ptolemy VIII claimed, perhaps falsely, that the king of Libya, who was actually his brother Ptolemy VI at the time, was making repeated attempts to assassinate him and thus succeeded in annexing Libya to Egypt again.
Ptolemy VI cleverly covered his claim by declaring in a will that in the event of his death, his kingdom and throne would pass to Rome, and this will was discovered in an inscription found in the city of Cyrene in Libya. Ptolemy VIII ruled after his brother and ruled Egypt for 54 years, which is the longest period that one of the Ptolemaic kings ruled on the throne of Egypt.
