Travel to Egypt

Visiting Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, the tourists are provided with a pleasant and delightful memory, as it is a perfect destination to start with. It should be said that most of the travelers are drawn to the capital to see the pyramids, located in Giza, 18km (11 miles) from the city centre. Being one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Pyramids of Giza are Egypt's prime tourist attraction. The largest and the oldest of them is Great Pyramid of Cheops. The famous Sphinx stands in front of the Great Pyramid, with the body of a lion joined to the head of a man. Choose the time and visit the Cairo Museum, which houses the astonishing gold of Tutankhamun, buried in the dusty upper corridors. The city also has numerous Pyramids and Sphinx. Do not miss the narrow streets of Old Cairo, the Coptic quarter and Islamic Cairo, which remind the museums of historical buildings. All these attractions do not replace the pleasure of the morning coffee with traders in Khan al-Khalili bazaar, which gives you an opportunity to learn the local traditions. Alexandria, on the other hand is another Egyptian city having a good number of historic sights. Its splendid location on the Mediterranean is indeed apt for a holiday trip.

Luxor should also be included on the traveler’s ‘must visit’ list. Thanks to a great number of ancient temples, the most famous of which is Hatshepsut’s Temple, it is considered to be the heart of the ancient Egyptian culture. Deep in the culture of ancient Egypt and visit the Valley of the Kings – a limestone valley, situated in the Theban Hills where the mummified bodies of many Egyptian pharaohs were interred. You will be able to see fantastic wall paintings depicting the lives of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt. The most famous tomb in the Valley of the Queens is the Tomb of Queen Nefertari. Looking for the best diving and snorkelling spots you are advised to visit Hurghada. The isolated fishing village has been converted into a thriving tourist resort, famous among water sports enthusiasts. What can you find in Sharm el-Sheikh? The answer is well known: sunny weather, world famous scuba-diving sites, luxurious five-star hotels, the best shopping and entertainment options. The other remarkable Egyptian tourist destinations include Aswan and Abu Simbel, famous for two temples, carved out of sandstone cliffs high above the River Nile. Be sure that Egypt travel always provides its visitors with some unique routs. You are welcome to check offers for cheap holidays to Egypt.