Ancient Egypt Holiday
“Ancient Egypt” is such an appropriate description for this intriguing location.
Oozing history from every pore, it is correct to say that most people who think of Egypt, think of antiquities, but Egypt has much more to offer.
Here’s a run down of why a bargain holiday to Egypt can encompass all aspects of a luxury foreign get away.
• Amazing desert treking adventures.
• Some of the best scuba diving in the world. The Red Sea truely has some of the finest corals and exotic sea life in the world. Just make sure you choose the right, accredited scuba company to go with. Do your research thoroughly before you go.
• Luxury river boat cruises down the Nile.
• Obviously the climate is exceptional.
• Friendly and warm people.
• Some of the finest hotels in the world.
• Plenty of bazaars and markets to get your teeth into.
Key Tourist Destinations
• Egypt is part of the Holy Land and tours to Christian and other religous monumnets are a must for all visitors.
• Tomb of Queen Nefertari, Luxor. Considered one of the most impressive tombs in Egypt, this tomb of the favorite wife of Ramses II is exquisitely decorated with scenes depicting the ritual journey of the soul to the underworld.
• Valley of the Kings, Luxor. This desert valley includes the ancient burial ground of many Egyptian pharaohs. Among over 60 royal tombs is the famous Tomb of Tutankhamen that was found in pristine condition.
• Na’ama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh - Stunning snorkeling and scuba diving combined with an exotic nightlife has turned this sheltered bay into a tourist hotspot.
• Great Sphinx, Giza - Measuring over 240 feet long and 66 feet high, it’s miraculous that this mysterious sculpture was carved from a solid piece of limestone block.
• Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza - The largest and oldest of the Giza pyramids, this breathtaking structure measures nearly 500 feet tall.
• Pyramids of Giza, Giza - Perhaps the most instantly recognizable among the Seven Wonders of the World, how these majestic pyramids cam into being is still shrouded in much mystery.
Holidays to Egypt are obviously steeped in historical and archaeological significance. But don’t forget there’s plenty of other things to get your teeth into if the mummy’s don’t tickle your fancy!
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