About Egypt 

EGYPT
Herodotus, the ancient Greek traveler once described Egypt As the gift of the Nile, and since long before the birth of Christ travelers have been drawn by images of pyramids, the sphinx, ancient Luxor and Nile River.

 

Islamic Cairo
The ibn tulun mosque, dating from the 9th century and one of the largest mosques in the world as well as the mausdem of imam ash-shafii, the largest Islamic tomb in Egypt where one of Islam's greatest saints was buried, and the citadel, which is an Awesome medieval jortress.

Coptic Cairo 
The fortress of Babylon is a tower, which was built in 98AD, the Coptic museum that covers Egypt's Christian era between 300 and 1000 AD. This stunning collection includes religious and secular art.

 

Giza
These pyramids are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, they are truly overwhelming when you stand before them. They have survived the rise and fall of great dynasties and conquerors and share the flat desert surrounds with the sphinx and a number of smaller pyramids and temples.

 

Luxor
One of the greatest touristic destinations in the world, for many hundreds of years people have been visiting the temples of Luxor, Karnak, hetsgepsut and ramsesll, The Nile has feluccas and old barges that shuffles between the luxury hotels ships,
That cruises between Luxor and Aswan.

 

Alexandria
The great library of Alexandria that contains more than 500,000 volumes, the Graeco-Roman museum, the Roman Amphitheatre was only recently rediscovered, Pompeii's pillars, catacombs of kom ash-shuqqafa are the largest known Roman burial Site in Egypt.

 

Port said 
The site of the huge ships that line up to enter the canal is something special.

 

Aswan
The Nile has Elephantine Island in its center and this is where the main town and Temple area of sunt were located. There are other good reasons here to visit. The Nile Is glorious as it makes its way down from massive high Dam and lake Nasser, And watching the feluccas glide by as the sun sets over the Nile is about as moving As any travel experience gets.

 

Dakhla Oasis
Cantered around the towns of Mut and AL_ qasr where you Can visit the remains of an dedicatedly which once was the town proper.

 

Dahab
Swimming and snorkeling in the Gulf of Aqaba are magnificent.

Sidi Abdel Rahman
Fine White-sand beaches abound along this stretch of coast and it's easy to find your own deserted bit of paradise.

 

Marsa Alam
About 145 km southwest into the desert is the tomb of soyyid ash-shadhili who was an important Sufi leader in the 13th century, The most stunning beaches, Clean white sands, Clear water and vivid marine life.

 

Sharm Elsheikh 

The simplicity of sun, sea and sand. The luxury of five-star hotels, water sports, shopping and entertainment. This is Sharm el-Sheikh, one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities on the Sinai peninsula. All around are Bedouins, colorful tents, mountains and sea., as well as larger hotel complexes belonging to International chains, plus about all the amenities one could expect of a tourist center, including casinos, discos and nightclubs, golf courses and health facilities. In fact, with diving and snorkeling, windsurfing and other water sports, horses and camel riding, desert safaris, and great nearby antiquities attractions, it is almost impossible for a visitor to ever suffer from boredom.   

 

Hurghada 

Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world.

 

Safaagha 

There are plenty of good opportunities for swimming on the many fine beaches along Egypt's Red Sea coasts. Diving and snorkeling are by far the most popular organized activities in Egypt and the Red Sea is said to have some of the best scuba diving in the world. The waters of Egypt teem with underwater and marine life.  

 

Elqusir 

Under water life, the corals crustaceans and fish come in all sorts of vivid colures and shapes.

 

Useful Information
  • Population: 60 million
  • Capital: Cairo
  • Language: Arabic, English, French are commonly spoken
  • Currency: Egyptian Pound
  • Climate: Mild winters and Hot summers
  • Banking Hours: Sunday - Thursday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Recommended Purchases: Leather, Silver, Copper, Gold, Papyrus, Khartouch,Cotton
  • Tipping: 5 - 10 %
  • Voltage: 220/240 voltes, Ac 50 cycle, round two-holed plug
  • Visa to Egypt: Rules differ from every nationalities

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