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 Egypt has always been a hub of tourists interested in the
history and the valuable heritage of ancient Egyptian monuments
spread all over the country. With great pyramids and other
antiquities belonging to the various eras and civilizations,
Egypt is a country steeped in rich heritage. Apart from its
numerous monuments and museums, Egypt is also a place for
nature and desert treks and there are opportunities galore
for scuba diving, golfing, fishing and bird expeditions. Discover
the magical country of Egypt with tours from Vacations in
Egypt.
LOCATION
Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on its north and the Red
Sea in its east, Egypt is a country located in north-eastern
Africa. The neighbouring countries include Libya and Sudan.
CLIMATE
Largely desert, Egypt experiences extremely dry and hot summers.
The moderate winter in the months of November, December and
January are the best months for travel in Egypt. There is
almost no rain in the Nile valley.
MUST VISIT
The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
One of the greatest architectural feats by man and the last
surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids
at Giza are tombs to different kings of Egypt. In front of
the pyramids lies the Sphinx. Carved out of a single block
of stone, this enormous cat-like sculpture has mesmerized
millions of visitors
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The museum is a reminder of ancient Egypt's glorious reign
With over 120,000 artifacts, one can enjoy mummies, sarcophagi,
pottery, jewellery and King Tutankhamen's treasures among
other interesting antiquities.
Siwa Oasis
The Siwa oasis is known for its geographical beauty, hot springs
and the fact that Alexander the Great traveled here to visit
the Oracle of Amun
Valley of Kings
A burial site, the Valley of the Kings (Biban El Moluk) situated
on the ancient site of Thebes served as the pharaohs' tombs.
It is home to the Tutankhamun's tomb also
Temples of Karnak
Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient
Egypt and has a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, kiosks,
pylons and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods
Abu Simbel
They are two temples built in the honor of pharaoh Ramesses
II. Carved out of sandstone cliffs high above the River Nile
in 1257 BC, they are actually dedicated to the sun god Re-Herakhte.
MUST DO
Diving at Hurghada
Located on the Red Sea, Hurghada has some of the most terrific
beaches and spectacular coral reefs that are ideal for snorkeling.
Diving amongst very exotic fishes floating underwater is the
most popular attraction here.
Felucca Rides
Feluccas are sailboats that have been used on the Nile since
the ancient times. A trip in these primordial sailboats down
the tranquil waters of Nile is an amazing experience.
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