Sunday, March 2, 2008

Egypt Over view

Egypt a land of pyramids and wonderful temples is the oldest civilization in the world. It is a prime location to see our great heritage from the ancient world. Great Pyramids of Egypt are among the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Egyptian vacation is like an adventure back in time to the Cradle of civilization. This country has an incredibly rich and glorious past.

Egypt welcomes you to explore the secrets of the pyramids and the tombs of the pharaohs. The Temples of Luxor and Karnak are enormous in scale, quite unlike anything else ever seen before. With their soaring columns and obelisks and life-like wayside of ram-headed sphinxes, the city is bound to entrance you. Anyone coming on an Egypt tour is bound to enjoy not only the wonders of nature but lovely locales as well. Egypt is a place where there is ample land that is sparsely inhabited.


Egypt is a land of dramatic contrast from the spectacular desert landscape of the Sinai Peninsula and its colourful mountain scenery to the breathtaking marine life of the Red Sea. Home to golden sandy shores, intricate coral reefs and world-class diving, this friendly and exotic destination promises an unforgettable holiday. Diving and snorkelling are by far the most popular organised activities in Egypt, and the Red Sea is said to have some of the best scuba diving in the world.

In Egypt, one of the nice things about its beach resorts is that just about every area seems to be interestingly different, and there are a wide range from the standpoint of expense. Facilities range from very rudimentary beach camps to the finest imaginable five star hotels, and include the possibility of villa rentals. The sheer age of this great civilisation is mind-blowing.

The majority of population and tourist points are located along the Nile River Valley. Egypt is called the gift of the Nile. The life-giving Nile pours across the map, feeding an emerald ribbon of irrigated fields adjacent to villages shaded by date palms. Whether on a cruise ship or traditional felucca, life on the water is a constant visual feast, while the few huge, dusty cities(Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan and Luxor) are a babble of exotic sounds and smells.



There may be no other place on earth where one can feel the distant past so acutely. A plethora of temples and tombs, many in remarkable condition, remain as intended by the ancient Egyptians. And, while discovering the surrounding villages, one notes striking similarities to the scenes of everyday life on the walls of the tombs. Discover the magic and mysteries of ancient Egypt. There is so much to do and see all over Egypt - this lovely warm land with its charming and hospitable people. Your one and only problem is likely to be that you may never want to leave this exotic destination .