The Spy Who Loves Me — 007 in Egypt
Released in 1977, The Spy Who Loved Me is one of the classic James Bond adventures — with Roger Moore as 007 — and Egypt provides one of its most spectacular backdrops.
From the streets of Cairo and the pyramids of Giza to the monumental temples of Luxor and the waters of the Nile, the film takes Bond deep into the heart of ancient Egypt.
And these aren’t simply locations that inspired the story. They were real filming locations. The production filmed on location across Egypt, including the Giza Plateau, Cairo, Karnak in Luxor and Abu Simbel. (Kinoafisha)
Today, you can follow in Bond’s footsteps and experience many of these extraordinary places for yourself — combining cinema history, ancient Egypt and a Nile adventure into one unforgettable journey.
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🇪🇬 Cairo
Bond in the heart of Cairo
Ibn Tulun Mosque, Gayer-Anderson Museum and the atmospheric streets of historic Cairo all feature among the Egyptian filming locations.
🏺 Giza
Bond beneath the Pyramids
The Great Pyramids and Sphinx provide one of the film’s most recognisable Egyptian settings, alongside the Giza Plateau and Saqqara.
🌴 Luxor
Follow 007 into ancient Luxor
Karnak’s Great Hypostyle Hall, the Nile and the Luxor area form some of the film’s most spectacular Egyptian locations.
🏛️ Abu Simbel
The Egyptian MI6 headquarters
The monumental temples of Abu Simbel appear as the exterior of the joint MI6 and KGB headquarters in the film.
Follow in Bond’s Footsteps
Egypt has provided the backdrop for thousands of years of stories — and The Spy Who Loved Me added another chapter to that history.
Today, you can follow in 007’s footsteps while experiencing the pyramids, temples, Nile and ancient monuments for yourself. Whether you’re a lifelong Bond fan, fascinated by ancient Egypt, or simply looking for a different way to explore the country, these filming locations can become part of an unforgettable Egyptian adventure.
And if Bond has inspired you to discover more, there is plenty more Egypt waiting to be explored.
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