Egypt is synonymous with ancient archaeological finds and Pyramids and temples; that are what majority of the people think. There are many more things to Egypt in addition to this great cultural heritage of the ancient times and world. Egypt is no doubt famed as the land of magnificent temples and Pyramids, but it also forms an element of the Holy Land. It also houses many Christian religious monuments. The tourists are provided with abundant tourism opportunities in the form of many adventure activities like treks in the desert, birding, fishing, scuba diving and golf. The tourists can play golf with the great historical monuments forming the backdrop. This is quite an intriguing experience. You can also relax on the beautiful Egyptian coasts of Sinai and Red Sea or take the leisurely boat cruises along the River Nile or enjoy the high culture at the capital city of Cairo.
The main tourist sites of Egypt fall into 6 areas, each with its distinctive flavor and purpose. These main sites include Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm Al Sheikh. Alexandria enjoys a cooler climate due to the Mediterranean Sea and the Mediterranean feel is a great draw for the tourists. Cairo, the capital city has everything that the tourists would wish for excellent hotels, restaurants, great entertainment, historical monuments, many golf courses and bowling alleys. Luxor seems to be a living museum housing a large number of famous Egyptian monuments. Aswan’s attraction is Lake Nasser along with some other great hotels. Lake Nasser is the perfect place for anglers.
Hurghada has ample to offer to the tourists by way of many golf courses, various water sports and casinos and many more. The only thing it lacks includes the monuments. Sharm Al Sheikh is another area which provides with abundant water sports and the tourists can see the enchanting Christian monuments in its vicinity. There are many more tourist attractions in Sinai and Red Sea and the oasis in the mainland interiors of Egypt. The National Parks of Egypt also hold many treasures for the nature lovers. The beaches on the Egyptian coastline are a major hit with the tourists as they are much warmer and reasonably priced. The walking tours of Egypt take the tourists through the villages and streets and acquaint them with the unique culture and lifestyle of the Egyptian people.
The wildlife enthusiasts get to see a wide variety of bird species, Nile crocodiles, monitor lizards, desert fox and Dorcas gazelle and many more desert animals. Egypt is a shopper’s paradise with many renowned bazaars and stores throughout the country. The tourists can buy antiques, handicrafts, souvenirs, jewelry and fine clothes. The tourists have many choices as far as tours to Egypt are concerned. You may choose Family Tours or Classical Egyptian Tours or Egypt Nile Cruises or Independent or Packaged Tours. The tourists can also enjoy an Egyptian holiday through an economy or a budget tour. The entire information related to Egyptian travel, tourism, culture, people, transportation, weather and cuisine etc. is easily provided by the AETBI- Association of Egyptian Travel Business on the Internet. So, go ahead and enjoy an exciting vacation in Egypt.
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