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Holidays In Egypt - A Guide
This is a guide to making the most of your holiday in Egypt. Find out which places are good to visit, what are the attractions of Egypt and where are nice places to stay.
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For centuries Egypt has attracted visitors and for good reason, the sun shines brightly down onto those famous monuments in Egypt, which has world-renowned treasures, from iconic pyramids to medieval bazaars. But take a look beyond the obvious archaeological treasures, and a country rich in natural beauty and vibrant in contemporary culture is easily revealed. Egypt promises an unforgettable experience of history and relaxation - a mixture of discovery and pleasure.
Float down the Nile in a oold fashioned Felucca, one of more popular journeys are between Luxor and Aswan, which lasts about 5 days. Check out the tomb of King Tut, discover the majestic Pyramids and take a walk through the bustling streets of Cairo. You could take a cruise down the Nile and experience Nubian village life. Explore the ancient sites of and explore the most famous of them all, the Great Pyramids of Giza, be shocked by the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids, Check out the interiors via labyrinthine tunnels and staircases.
See the gems of the Nile’s West Bank, the vast Theban Necropolis, containing some of the world’s most impressive tombs the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens; and Tombs of the Nobles. Hot spots include the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and the Tomb of Nefertari, known to be the country’s most extraordinary. Abu Simbel, the magnificent Sun temple of Ramses II, also saved from flooding, Ramses had four gigantic statues of himself built in order to intimidate travellers entering Egypt from the rest of Africa.
Escape to an oasis, take that yoga course you all ways wanted to do, dive in the red sea, Egypt offers some of the world’s best scuba diving with superb visibility, countless varieties of hard and soft coral. The Red Sea has a huge and diverse fish life including various types of grouper, stingray, parrotfish, angelfish, butterfly fish and turtles. This is a perfect place for snorkelling.
Taste the Egyptian cuisine which combines many of the best traditions of Middle Eastern cooking, with local specialities such as foul (bean dishes), stuffed vine leaves, roast pigeon, grilled aubergines and kebabs. Get a kick start after your meal with kahwa (strong, thick coffee) or go for the more refreshing shay bil na’na’ (mint tea).
Some of the many attactions of Egypt are: Pyramids, The Sphinx, Luxor, Aswan, Elephantine Island, Felucca sailing trip, Valley of the Kings, Cairo, Nubian villages, Feluccas, Valley of the Kings, Deir el Medina temple, Roman catacombs, desert camping, Diving, Yoga retreat.