Egypt is one of Africa’s major tourist destinations, with the main drawcards being the Red Sea, Egyptology and the Nile. The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Valley of the Kings need no introduction in the world of antiquity, the sun-soaked beaches of the Red Sea with their scuba diving are a massive attraction to those from colder climes, and a cruise on the Nile floods back memories of Cleopatra. Aside from these famous attractions, this desert country houses ancient ruins and mystical Oases, and in Cairo, ancient cultures remain, blending with the very modern. Egypt offers so much more than its world-famous pyramids. Visitors can enjoy desert trekking, scuba diving, golfing, fishing, bird watching or floating along the Red Sea!
Giza, while technically a separate administrative district, is part of the sprawling urban city of Cairo. The area is most famous as the location of the Giza Plateau: the site of some of the most impressive ancient monuments in the world. Although there are over a hundred pyramids in Egypt, by far the most famous are the Giza Pyramids. During the Greek and Roman eras, they were marveled at as the first of the Seven Wonders of the World, and they still exert a powerful fascination, both as an extraordinary technical achievement and as a demonstration of the might, power, and ambition of Egypt's pharaonic rulers. No tour of Egypt would be complete without a visit to this extraordinary site which has inspired the most fantastic legends since ancient times and continues to fascinate and inspire visitors.
Flowing through northeastern Africa, the Nile River is Africa’s longest river. It cuts through the mysterious country of Egypt which boasts archaeological treasures, a rich ancient cultural heritage, and some truly enthralling landscapes. Visitors can look forward to exploring the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites dotting its banks, which include the Valley of the Kings, the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the beautiful Temple of Philae and the Great Sphinx of Giza, and the world-renowned Pyramids of Giza. Don’t miss a scenic cruise down the Nile, ride in a traditional sailboat, and enjoy top-notch shoreline restaurants!
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Flowing through northeastern Africa, the Nile River is Africa’s longest river. It cuts through the mysterious country of Egypt which boasts archaeological treasures, a rich ancient cultural heritage, and some truly enthralling landscapes. Visitors can look forward to exploring the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites dotting its banks, which include the Valley of the Kings, the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the beautiful Temple of Philae and the Great Sphinx of Giza, and the world-renowned Pyramids of Giza. Don’t miss a scenic cruise down the Nile, ride in a traditional sailboat, and enjoy top-notch shoreline restaurants!
