Egypt is probably one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Abundant with culture and historical significance, it is like a ‘Mecca’ for all adventurers – offering a myriad of sights and scenes that challenge and excite. Here are the prime sites that any tourist should not miss:
NILE VALLEY. A cruise along the world’s longest river and keystone of one of humanity’s earliest civilizations offers a unique way to discover the interminable glory of Egypt from the time of the Pharaohs and the Great Pyramids on the plateau of Giza. The cruise runs along the renowned ports of Alexandria, the “Pearl of the Eastern Mediterranean”. Boasting with deep historical, cultural and archaeological heritage; it brings the adventurers along all the North Coast with its stunning beaches. The Temple of Karnak in Luxor and the river scenery of the First Cataract in Aswan are also parts of the cruise. The journey ends in the deep south of Egypt, at awesome Temple of Ramses II in Abu Simbel.
BEACHES. For motor sports enthusiasts, Hurghada offers the allure of its ideal conditions as well as its gorgeous beach scene and lively nightlife. For a more soothing family affair, El Gouna’s Marsa Alam resort is the place to go. Port Ghalib is also a world-class holiday resort.
DESERTS AND OASES. Of course, a trip to Egypt isincompete without a visit to the White Desert and the Sahara and then quench in oases of western Egypt - El Fayoum, Kharga, Dakhla, Farafra, Bahariyya and Siwa.