| Egypt is probably one of the oldest vacation | | | | to Egypt. The big and dusty cities of Cairo, Alexandria, |
| destinations in the world today. It is recorded that early | | | | Aswan and Luxor, all abound with exotic sounds and |
| Romans and Greeks traveled to Egypt to have fun | | | | smells. |
| and see the amazing pyramids. But Egypt is much | | | | The reliability, regularity and richness of the annual Nile |
| more than pyramids and the Sphinx. The Red Sea | | | | River flood, together with semi-isolation provided by |
| Riviera has some of the world's best diving and | | | | deserts to the eastern and western parts of Egypt, |
| snorkeling spots. Sailing on the Nile is both a romantic | | | | favoured the Egyptians, and probably allowed for the |
| and natural experience. And the people are wonderful | | | | development of one of the world's great civilizations. |
| and welcoming. Wherever you go in Egypt the country | | | | The beachside resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el |
| is full of life and excitement. | | | | Sheikh, on the Red Sea coast, offer the gateway to a |
| Way back in 430 BC, when Herodotus exclaimed in | | | | magical under-water world of fish and coral. These |
| awe over the magnificent monuments in Egypt, many | | | | spots are ideal for, and are often favored by divers. |
| of the monuments were already 2500 years old! Most | | | | The more adventurous travelers venture inland where |
| of them, from the pyramids of Giza to the | | | | you will discover historical monasteries amid the arid |
| astonishingly beautiful temples of Karnak, to the | | | | mountains of Sinai - where Moses received the |
| painted tombs in the Valley of the Kings, can still be | | | | commandments - or the distant desert oases, homes |
| visited today. The sheer age of the Egyptian civilization | | | | of the hardy normads whose camel trains still wonder |
| is mind-blowing. | | | | the Sahara sands. |
| Travelers from all over the world have continued to | | | | Many tours operators offer tour packages that include |
| marvel at Egypt's archeological wonders for centuries. | | | | visits to the pyramids, the museum and the Nile cruises, |
| Today the ancient wonders still attract millions of | | | | usually between Luxor and Aswan. The Nile cruises |
| curious tourists every year. | | | | generally last between 4 and 5 days. Egypt's |
| The life-giving Nile River stretches across Egypt, | | | | convenient geographical location - with easy access |
| feeding an emerald ribbon of irrigated fields adjacent | | | | from most parts of the world - and all its precious |
| to villages lined and shaded by palms trees. Whether | | | | ancient antiquities, the lovely weather all year round |
| on a modern cruise boat or the traditional felucca, life | | | | and the pleasant people remains an excellent holiday |
| on the water is a constant visual feast for any visitor | | | | vacation. |