About Egypt
Egypt, land of ancient civilization and of the promising bright future, invites you to one of the most enjoyable trips of your life.
It is so easy to come to Egypt or transit it. Situated at the crossroads of the world, Egypt is a vital junction for international air and sea traffic.
You may enjoy a trip to Egypt : a trip to stimulating to the mind and pleasing to the heart, amidst immortal ancient monuments dating from some of the oldest civilizations ever created by man.
Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, early Christian and Islamic civilizations.
With the beauty of its nature, its bright sunshine and its hospitable people, Egypt welcomes and invites you to a holiday of pleasure and enjoyment, teeming with culture, knowledge, information, and a wealth of unforgettable memories that you glean on the banks of the Nile.
With a history spanning a period of over 7,000 years, Egypt s rich and splendid culture retains an indisputable place in history books and ensures it holds a very special appeal for the discerning visitors. Egypt bears incredible legacies amazing past civilizations.
The Pyramids, The Tomb of Tutankhamon, the Valley of the Kings, Queens and Nobles, these reminders of the great Pharaohs and Power of Egypt are as awesome as the Eternal Nile.
A land of lush green vegetation, stark and quiet deserts.
A country of humble villages unchanged by time and also the cosmopolitan – metropolis of Cairo a reflection of changing time itself.
Don't forget as you roam the cities and ancient monuments, to give some attention to the living context of the past.
Search for those continuities and patterns that will help you comprehend the modern heirs of those who built and died here ... so long ago.
Therefore, with a unique and exotic backdrop, Egypt promises to fascinate and satisfy the most vivid imaginations, creating a chance for exploration and leisure … an opportunity to enrich the soul.
Egypt is definitely a land of many delights.
People were marveling at wonders almost four thousand years ago.
It's great natural beauty is offset by the pedigree of its incredible historic tradition and the charm of its modern cities as well as its quaint countryside villages.
There is something in Egypt for everyone, and a visit to Egypt promises to be an experience whose memories you will cherish.
There is so much to do and see all over Egypt – this lovely warm land with its charming and hospitable people.
Your one and only problem is likely to be time – you may never want to leave.
Alexandria
The largest port in Egypt, And the most important summer resort in the Middle East. Its lies on the Mediterranean, west of the Nile Delta, 220 Km from Cairo.
Alexander the great, it was built at his orders on the site of small village called Racotis ,in 332 B C to be the capital of his realm in Egypt, and a sea port close to his homeland, as well as a center of Greek culture and civilization.
Alexandria remained for centuries, a beacon of cultures from the world ove, and left its mark on the history of mankind.
Today, Alexandria is the second capital of Egypt.
Its ideally situated has temperate climate and soft sandy beaches.
Landmarks of Alexandria
- Alexandria Library
- The Greco - Roman Museum
- The Pompey Pillar
- Catacombs
- The Roman Theatre
- Abou Abbas Mosque
- The Museum of Fine Arts
Cairo
Modern Cairo is a dazzling varied metropolis that hums with activity all year round.
A city of contrasts, it is a place where donkey carts, jockey with Mercedes along the crowded streets where a thousand minarets adorn the skyline alongside a sea of skyscrapers.
Each of the pagan, Christian and Muslim civilizations which Cairo has hosted has left its imprint in the form of customs, celebrations, monuments and artifacts.
Monuments such as the Pyramids, Sphinx, lively bazaars, Famous Islamic Mosques and ancient Coptic Churches open a window of a glorious past.
A Center of cultural, social intellectual, economic and political activity, Cairo also holds a diversity of world famous hotel chains, glittering nightclubs, Casinos, and discos Cairo the city that never sleeps, being the cultural and commercial center of the Arab world and the largest in Africa and the Middle East.
Cairo is, Egypt s capital, where East meets west, combining the exoticism of one and the sophistication of the other, is the largest city in Africa and the heart of the Arab world.
Cairo strikes one as a land of vivid contrasts. Its ancient civilization, unique history and culture blend harmoniously with the modern refinements of the 20th century.
Sites in Cairo
- The Egyptian Museum
- The Pyramids
- Sphinx of Giza
- The Citadel
- Khan El- Khalili
- Sakkara
- Old Cairo
Sinai
One of the remaining places on earth that is almost untouched by modern civilization,"Sinai the land of turquoise" is a ragged triangle of holy places, pilgrim routes and military outposts. Visitors come and follow in the foot steps of legendary gods and goddesses and ancient warriors and Biblical prophets and heroes.
It is a land of verdant oases, flat deserts and towering mountains. The goddesses Isis crossed this wedged shaped desert peninsula in search of the god Osiris and where Alexander the Great and Cleopatra and Antoney armies fought. It was in Sinai that Moses received the Ten Commandments and the holy family traveled through to Egypt.
Land mark in Sinai
- Sharm El Sheikh
- the southern tip of Sinai peninsula and situated between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, Sharm el Sheikh has some of the finest snorkeling and diving sites in the world. It is also popular for its weather, fishing, diving and pure relaxation.
- Ras Mohamed
- Ras Mohammed is designated as parks and nature reserves with strict laws and regulations to protect and preserve it. Ras Mohammed lies in the narrowest strip between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. Scientists, explorers, scuba divers and campers alike seek Ras Mohammed for adventure and excitement as it is the richest area for marine life in the Red Sea.
- St. Catherine
- Saint Catharine village is an admirable place to be visited. You should not miss the climb of Mount Sinai where Moses received the ten commandments. The monastery of St. Catharine has been a holy spot throughout history. The modern basilica that is in perfect condition dates back to the reign of the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD.
Luxor
Known as "Thebes, the city of the thousand gates," Luxor was the center of the power for the Pharaohs for almost 1500 years.
Luxor reflects its rich array of magnificent temples and tombs. During the seventh century BC 2700 years ago, the Assyrians invaded Egypt and left the "city of the thousand gates" in ruins.
Today the new invaders are visitors who frequently arrive on Nile cruises or by airplanes to view the remnants of the truly magnifcoent civilization.
Land mark in Luxor
- Karnak Temple
- This metropolis of worship is a 50,000 square meter complex of towering pylons, mammoth statues, vast columned halls, sanctuaries, shrines, and obelisks. It was built by successive rulers over the period of 2000 years. The most awesome of its many wonders is the great hypostyle hall with its forest of 134 columns. At the far end of the Karnak is the Secret Lake with seating tiers for spectators to view the breath-taking sound and light show spectacle during the final phase of the tour.
- Luxor Temple
- Once linked to the Karnak Temple by a 2 km long avenue of ram-headed sphinxes of which many still stand. The Luxor Temple was built by Amenhotep III in the 15th century BC, hereto the statues, obelisks and hypostyle halls are of a colossal scale.
- Valley of the Kings
- In deep tunneled galleries glowing with colorful mural portraiture and inscriptions, over sixty of Egypt's most famous pharaohs were entombed. The most famous is the most modest in size tomb of the boy King Tut Ankh Amen. It was discovered in 1922 with its treasures found more or less intact. Valley of the Queens Less imposingin dimensions than the tombs of the Kings but certainly not in artistic depiction. The most beautiful is that of Nefertari, Ramsis II Queen.
- Hatshepsut Temple
- The mortuary temple belongs to one of the greatest peacetime pharaohs. Queen Hatshepsut (1503-1482 BC) it rises in terraced tiers with the sheer cliff as a backdrop. One of its walls chronicles pictorially the trading expedition sent by the Queen to the land of Punt (present day Somalia).
Aswan
Know as Egypt's winter resort (10oc to 24 oc) offering a delightful, natural beauty with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere of warm and dry climate.
A wide variety of ancient monuments and peaceful beauty of the countryside draw visitors to Aswan through the winter months.
Lying 890 km south of Cairo, it has long been known as the "Gate to Africa" and the contact point between Arabian North Africa and sub-Saharan cultures.
Land mark in Aswan
- The Temple of Philae
- This superb assemblage of temples dedicated to the mother-goddess Isis, they once stood and that was wholly submerged beneath the water of Lake Nasser. A spectacular rescue operation sponsored by UNESCO was begun 1962 and completed in 1970 whereby the entire island complex was methodically dismantled and re-erected on the higher island Aglika.
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- Still attached to the quarry-bed with its three other sides and apex already carved, this graceful granite monument nearly 24 meters in length would have weighted 1164 tons if completed, It demonstrate the technique of detaching rock from a quarry by boring holes along prescribed lines, driving wedges into the holes, soaking the wedges with water causing them to expand and thus crack the rock face.
- Elephantine Island
- The main one of many islands that make up the Nile at Aswan , The Elephantine Island is richly vand overgrown with luxuriant palms. It was the home of two Nubian villages whose inhabitants still preserve their old traditions. It is also the location of the ancient nilometer and Aswan museum.
- The High Dam
- The High Dam has a massive accumulation of 42.7 billion cubic meters (17 times the volume of the great pyramid) of stones, sand, clay core and concrete casing, extending 3.6 kms in length and 111 meters in height. Inaugurated in January 1971, after eleven years of work, it has created an immense reservoir, Lake Nasser, covering an area of 5250 kms (510 km in length and 5 to 35 kms in width) and is the second artificial lake in the world.






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