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CAIRO, [Egypt] |
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Far from the madding crowd sits the ancient land of Egypt. The Sphinx, the Nile, ancient Luxor, the pyramids -- all come together to remind you of Egypt’s glorious past and the rich legacy of the Greeks, Romans, early Christians and Muslims. Trek across the sands on camel-back or cruise down the Nile, this land is blessed with great natural beauty. Of course, Cairo’s chaos, its Levis and Reebok stores, tell you how Egypt has kept up with the times.
CITIES / TOWNS - CAIRO
- ALEXANDRIA
- EL ALAMEIN
- ASWAN
- LUXOR
- HURGHADA
- OASES
- MARSA ALAM
- SHARM EL-SHEIKH
- TABA
- DAHAB
- AL-ARISH
ATTRACTIONS - CAIRO: Al Giza Pyramids, The Great Sphinx, The Grand Museum, The Egyptian Museum, The Islamic Ceramic Museum, Citadel, City Centre, Liberation Square, Cairo’s underground – the fourth pyramid, Nightlife – Belly Dancing, Cabaret Clubs, Islamic Quarters, Bab el-Futuh (Gate of Conquests) and Bab el-Nasr (Gate of Victory), Misr el-Qadima - the Coptic Quarter, The Coptic Museum, Church of St George and “Hanging Church” , Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, The Islands of Gezira and Roda, Cairo Tower
- MEMPHIS: The Colossus of Ramses the Great, Saqqara Pyramids, Dahshur Pyramids
- ALEXANDRIA: Qaitbay Fort, Ras al-Tin Palace, Anfoushi Quarter, Roman theatre (Kom el Dikka), Pompeii Column and Kom el-Shuqafa Catacombs, The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandrian Study Centre, The cafes of Alexandria, Discovery of the Alexandria lighthouse, Beaches of Alexandria, Alexandria Underwater Archaeology Museum, The Graeco-Roman Museum
- LUXOR: Luxor and Karnak Temples, The village of Gurna, Toutankhamon’s mummy from the Valley of the Kings, The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Thebes), The Colossi of Memnon
- ASWAN: Museum of Nubia, The Feluccas
- EDFU: The Temple of Horus
- KOM OMBO: Kom Ombo Temples
- ESNA: The Temple of Khnum
- EL ALAMEIN: Porto Marina, Memorials and cemeteries of people killed in the battle of 1942, Military Museum
- SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Beaches, Water sports including Scuba diving, leisure activities, shopping for souveniers etc at night markets, discos
- HURGHADA: Sea side Resort, Coral Reefs especially at The Giftun Islands, Water sports, Experience the Marine world by snorkeling
- OASES: Siwa, Baharia, Farafra, Dakhla and Kharga
- MARSA ALAM: Port Ghalib Marina, Diving
- ABU SIMBEL: Great Temple of Ramses II, The Temple of Hathor
- TABA: Taba Heights (19 km south of Taba) - a seaside resort famous for its beaches and coral reefs, it offers Water sports like windsurfing, water skiing, sailing, sea trips, fishing and sea kayaking. Island of the Pharaoh (Geziret Faraum) – 5 km southeast of Taba, The Coloured Canyon (70 km southwest of Taba)
- AL-ARISH: Beaches, Clear waters, Weekly Bedouin market
CURRENCY: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
TIME: Standard Time is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Egypt operates Daylight-Saving Time (in summers) between the last Friday in April and the last Thursday in September when the clocks are 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
LANGUAGE: Arabic is the official language spoken by all Egyptians. English is very widely spoken. Other European languages such as French, German, Italian and Russian are also quite popular.
TIPPING: Tips known as “baksheesh” are an integral part of Egyptian culture.
WHAT TO WEAR: Egypt is a conservative country and you are requested to wear appropriate clothes. It is advisable to wear loose cotton clothes in summer. Carry light woolen clothes for the cool evenings in the winter months. You must carry comfortable shoes and a hat. |
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BEST TIME TO VISIT |
November to April |
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Pyramids, Al Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Grand Museum, Egyptian Museum, Liberation Square, Gate of Victory, Memphis, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo, Temple of Khnum, Porto Marina, Hurghada, Abu Simbel, Coloured Canyon, Giftun Islands
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