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Egypt tourism presents multifaceted attractions and doubles the pleasure

To escape from the hectic schedule of life every one plans for vacations where a person can take his family and friends and spend some quality time together and there is no better way to unwind our self. Well if you are stressed down with your hectic life schedule or whether simply looking for an exotic holidaying destination where you can take your family and spend some quality time together then

Pyramids of Giza

I woke up today later than planned as I hadn39t had the best sleep the night before with demonstrations continuing on Tahrir Square well into the night. At breakfast I got talking to a doctor about the same age as me from Alexandria who was down for the Anniversary the day before. However he said he wasn39t there to celebrate but to ensure that revolution was enforced. His attitude was dif

Revolution Anniversary

I was woken up fairly early to the sound of loudspeakers coming from Tahrir Square. Today was the one year Anniversary of when the Revolution began in Egypt which ended Mubarak39s rule. Nobody was sure what would happen today as the military have remained in power despite elections being held and promises that power would be handed over.I left the hostel and walked around the streets around Ta

Cairo to Abu Simbel

We started the trip south with a trip to Giza and the pyramids. It really surprised us to find that the pyramids are in a suburb of Cairo. Out of the bus and on to a camel. Lumbering over the sand dunes towards the Great Pyramid. What a sight to behold. the Sphinx was as enigmatic as anything we39ve come across. After the pyramids we went to the Cairo museum. A gigantic storehouse of Egyptian a

On a Rainy Night in Cairo...

Having finally managed to pull myself away from Dahab I got the nightbus with Josh who I had met at Penguin. The fact he has lived in Cairo definitely took the edge off arriving into this city of chaos after a nightbus from Dahab which seemed like a dream after a few hours.I checked into the Canadian Hostel which is just off Tahrir Square. We went for a look around Tahrir square got some break

Dahabby Days

I arrived at Nuweiba port at about 7.30 a.m. after a freezing cold sleepless ferry journey. I managed to get some Egyptian money Visa and went looking for a bus to Dahab. Unfortunately I realised that it had gone at 6.30 and there wasnt another one until 10.30. After 2 nights with very little sleep I eventually agreed to get a taxi for 100 LE. As soon as I got to Dahab I found Penguin Village a

Egypt Offers diversity passion and fun

Egypt is perhaps best known as home of ancient Egyptian civilization. Egypt is the prime location to see the monuments from this ancient world including temples hieroglyphs mummies and above all pyramids. Yet it is not all. It is also part of holy land homes monuments of other civilizations offers nature and desert treks great scuba diving golf and fishing and birding expeditions. You hav

Abu Simble templesEgypt

The great temple of Abu Simbel presents the most familiar image of ancient Egypt to the modern traveler and reader. When the conservation efforts to preserve the temple from the soonto be built High Aswan Dam and its rising waters were begun in the 1960s images of the colossal statues filled newspapers and books. The temples were dismantled and relocated in 1968 on the desert plateau 200 feet a

air Balloon trip in Luxor

As one of the pioneering companies for passenger balloon rides in the Luxor region we are able to provide you with a unique and unforgettable balloon adventure. With nearly a decade of experience and 36000 passengers flown in 2007 alone we proudly consider ourselves among the very best companies in Egypt and worldwide. I Would you like to make your stay in Luxor amazing come and experience the

Day excursions from Luxor

The temple of Karnak was known as Ipetisut Most select of places by the ancient Egyptians. It is a city of temples built over 2000 years and dedicated to the Theben triad of Amun Mut and Khonsu.This derelict place is still capable of overshadowing many of the wonders of the modern world and in its day must have been awe inspiring.For the largely uneducated ancient Egyptian population this coul

Valley of the Kings. Luxor tours

The Valley of the Kings is one of the most popular tourist sights in the world and people on all inclusive Egypt holidays flock here in huge numbers. The Valley of the Kings consists of the East Valley where you can find most of the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs and the West Valley which has only one tomb open to the public and that is the tomb of Ay who succeeded Tutankhamun to the Egyp

Nile Cruise to Dandara from Luxor

Dotted about the landscape of modern Egypt are many ancient temples from the Mediterranean coast all the way to the southern border with the Sudan most located in the Nile Valley but scattered elsewhere as well. Some of these temples are famous and stand out from the others such the Temples of Luxor and Karnak Philae Kom Ombo Esna Edfu and others. Among these most important temples may also

Trips to luxor from sharm elSheikh

Where as Cairo has the great pyramids Luxor39s most spectacular site is arguably the Valley of Kings. This is where for nearly 500 years the kings of the New Kingdom were buried in great tombs constructed especially for them along with their treasures to take with them to the afterlife. The tombs were decorated with amazing scenes from Egyptian mythology and give clues to the beliefs and fune

Entertainment inSharm elSheikh

If you fancy a day out to the waterpark based in Sharm el Sheikh then Aqua Park is the answer. Located next to the Aqua Blue hotel the waterpark opens daily and is an attraction to many visitors from all over Egypt. The park opens daily at 10am and the ticket covers you for the days duration at the park. Time spent there can be for as short or as long as required during the opening hours. Th

Snorkeling trips from Sharm elSheikh

About 30 km south of Sharm El Sheikh there is the southernmost part of Sinai the Ras Mohamed. With its extraordinary beauty it is one of the or for some even the most interesting site in Sinai. This first and only Egyptian National Park was declared in 1983 with an area of 97m. Since then it has been extended to 480km and includes marine and terrestrial areasSnorkeling trip to Ras Mohamed by

Desert Safarai trips in Sharm ElSheikh

Leave the bustling resorts behind you as you head into the desert on this 2 hour quadbiked trip across the desert. After a short practice session to get used to the bike you will be taken on a guided adventure across the desert towards the Sinai Mountains. There are plenty of open plains where you can open the throttle and you will also relish negotiating the dunes valleys and canyons. There is

Visit Egypt Really a Backpackers Paradise

Are you stressed down with your hectic shedule of life and wish to invigorate your body and soul by taking your family and close to an exotic holidaying destination if yes then look no further than the gift of River Nile Egypt undoubtedly one of the most sought after tourist destination fascinates tourists from every nook and corner of the world. Every year from every nook and corner of the

Egypt 2012 Blog 3

Monday 23rdJanuary We didnt play tennis as it was a warmer day than usual so we decided to get some sun down by the beach. There was a bit of a surprise when we arrived at the beach as the tide level had dropped by about 4 feet leaving the pontoons high and dry and a large expanse of coral exposed. I took the opportunity to head off along the exposed beach towards a nearby headland to see what

Blue hole Abu Galum Snorkeling trip from Dahab

Blue hole Abu Galum Snorkeling trip from DahabTake a jeep safari with Egypt Excursions Online snorkel the Blue Hole ride a camel visit some Bedouin tents and houses graves of the Bedouins very nice mountains and go bargain shopping in Dahab.Abu Galum is a Managed Resource Protected Area that covers an area of about 400km situated on the east coast of South Sinai right between Dahab and N

Dreams Do Come True As You Explore the Wonderful Egypt

Egypt is the most splendid tourist destination which easily attracts tourists from all over the globe. This wonderful destination is located in North Africa and truly is the most wonderful and sought after tourist destination in the entire world. This beautiful country is called land of pharos and the valley of Kings which easily attracts the vacationers from all over the globe. This wonderful des