Egypt is probably best known by the pyramids and ancient burial sites of long dead Pharaohs, but there’s much more to it than that. While without a doubt the ancient Egypt remains are one of the most astonishing remains of the Ancient world available for tourism, Egypt also has places of natural beauty difficult to find anywhere else, such as the Red Sea or the dessert, and cultural centers such as el Cairo. Many say that once you go to Egypt once you’ll be longing to come back, and here are some of the reasons why:
Pyramids and Templates
It’s impossible to talk about Egypt and its culture without mentioning the Pyramids and temples, legacy of the ancient Egypt Pharaohs. The most famous pyramids are those at Giza, an ancient necropolis that was the after death home of Pharaohs through the first to the fourth dynasties. The tomb of Pharaoh Cheops is the tallest Egyptian pyramid, 10 meters taller than the Red Pyramid build by his father. Along with the pyramids for the reigning Pharaohs, temples and smaller pyramids for the Pharaoh wives and family, and another of Egypt’s landmarks: The Sphinx. Many of those sites are now empty; their treasures stolen over the years of confusion after the fall of the last Kingdom, but archaeologists are still making new discoveries even today. There are many other pyramids and templates all along the Nile, smaller but not less impressive and often less frequented by tourists.
Deserts and Nature
The contrast between the furnace of the Sahara desert and the rich areas bordering the Nile where the Egyptian population centers grow is astonishing. While a trip into the deep Sahara is out of bounds for most casual visitors, a short tour of the dunes with a reliable guide, often on the back of camels, can be an amazing experience that most people won’t forget. However, remember that the desert is a dangerous place and you should never go out on your own. If you prefer, you can head for the Red Sea resorts, and enjoy the relaxing beaches, therapeutic springs or even go snorkeling on the Red Sea coral reefs. The Red Sea shores are also home to thousands of migrating birds, making it a heaven for bird watching lovers.
A good way to experience everything Egypt has to offer is to take a Nile cruise and stay package. The Nile is the main artery that brings life to the region, and as such a cruise is like a moving hotel that will stop near most landmarks and interesting places so you have time to visit, provide a nice place to eat and sleep and entertainment when in route. It does beat traveling on an old bus under midday heat, doesn’t it?
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