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