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The 275-year rule of the Greek Ptolemaic dynasty was initiated by the conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great in 305 BCE, and its second king, Ptolemy Philadelphus, had this great temple built on P
On the one hand, the remnants of the ancient civilization of the pharoahs continue to amaze you and your kids (though the experience is probably better suited to older than younger children). It's a UNESCO World Heritage extravaganza, from
Here’s a complete 180-degree pivot from frozen Finland: Egypt with its heat, its ancient culture - and its great sand sea. For some hot adventure head out to remote Siwa Oasis, nine hour drive west of Cairo, and try plummeting do
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Victor Block
I’m in Cairo on a hotel balcony overlooking the Nile River, a fantasy destination I’ve heard about my whole life - and at long last I’m here. I needed to take a minute and revel in that. And recognize that thanks to Overseas Adventure
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One of the world's earliest great civilizations - from around 3150 to 332 BCE - ancient Egypt still fascinates, and is primarily the reason why more than 13 million visitors travel here each year. Here we've put together a list of the country's
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Egypt is one of the most distinctive countries of the African continent as well as the Middle East, with an impressive civilization stretching back more than 5,000 years. From its pyramids and palaces to its art, artifacts to its bustling cities,
During the daytime, the city of Cairo offers countless number of monuments and artifacts located in the Egyptian museum, the Giza pyramid complex and old Cairo dating back to more than 5,000 years spanning from the ancient Egypt
Egypt’s top tourist resort, near the southern point of the Sinai Peninsula, features beautiful coral reefs and beaches, shipwrecks, desert adventures, ancient monasteries, and vibrant nightlife.
Here are my top 7 trips and tours you must go on when
You may be dreaming of the Great Sphinx and the pyramids, but upon arriving at any of the best Egypt hotels, you’ll quickly come to know that how much more this country has to offer.
From the white-sand beaches of Hurghada to the cosmopolitan casinos
Read more…A first time visitor to Egypt who wants a classical (pharaonic antiquities) experience would do well to book a Nile cruise. Of course modern airlines shuttle tourists to the southern region of Egypt, but historically the Nile cruise was really the on
Read more…Spanning over 40 km of pristine coastline, Hurghada City has year-round sunshine, incredibly beautiful coral reefs and dozens of exciting attractions in a laid back, relaxed atmosphere. Even though it's known as a top-three diving destination on the
Read more…A fine Hotel in Cairo in the center of Cairo (Downtown)
This summer is up for special prices Starts from 26 Euro till end of September
Includes:
-Breakfast. Dining restaurant
-Tv. Connected with sattlite & local channnells
- Individual controlled A
"Of the more than 300 cruise liners usually touring this section of the world's longest river, part of a tourist industry that is a major source of revenue in Egypt, not more than 40 are still setting sail," reports stuff.co.nz. Furthermore, those th
Read more…Albawaba reports that while overall international tourism rose 4.5% in the first half of 2011, tourism has dropped in the Middle East. Are you surprised or did you expect this?
New post on Gypsy Tales.
Egypt Now: All the Ancient History and Hope for Revolutionary Change.
Blog: GypsyTales01.wordpress.com
Dear All,
Is anyone planning to visit Egypt soon this year? What will your itinerary be? What is the main reason that takes you to Egypt?
Read more…Anyone know of any Fam trips coming up this year to Egypt? I would like to sell Egypt, and want to be able to give my clients first hand information on the current tourism situation.
Thanks!
Loretta Modern
Read more…From which continent have visits to Egypt plummeted the most this winter? Bet you'll guess wrong.
The World Tourism Organization reports that visits to Lebanon were up about 39% in 2009. In Abu Dhabi, however, eTurboNews reports that "the number of hotel guest arrivals rose by just 2% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2009." I know there's been financial t
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Here's a pretty good video summing up of the key places travelers shouldn't miss in the land of the Pharoahs.
