An independent guide to ancient Egypt tours: Nile cruises vs land tours, how to vet an Egyptologist guide, when to go, what it costs, and how to book well.

When you think of a mummy, you probably think of Egypt. Or maybe you think of the Hollywood movie The Mummy, starring Brendon Fraser. But what if you were to discover that there are actual mummified animals laid to rest alongside their ancient Egyptian masters?