The legendary land of the Pharaohs and its present-day Muslim and Coptic cultures offer one of the world's most iconic travel experiences. And there's a lot to like pricewise, too!
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The fantastic Philae Temple in Aswan
Photos unless otherwise noted: ArabCountries.com 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 Philae Island in Nubia (Upper Egypt, paradoxically in the south) during his tenure (284-246 BCE). As he wanted the Egyptian people to love him as they did the previous Egyptian pharoahs of old , by showing them that he too believed in their great…
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My mother and sister went to Egypt ten years ago when Mubaruk was strongly in power but even then it was not a safe place to visit. They could not walk around Cairo without their guide.
I was in Egypt in October 2012 when locals were still hopeful about Morsy. Cruising the Nile on the Sonesta Star Goddess was wonderful. We stayed in Cairo a few days to visit the pyramids, museum and other historic sites--and felt perfectly safe. Tourism was just bouncing back. I managed to get two articles published before the unrest began again. I feel so sorry for the locals who depend on tourism--and, like Ed, I fear for the historic treeasures if the radicals have their way.
7 years ago I went to Egypt with my parents and brother... and almost got sold for some camels!
Yesterday Egyptian Jihadist Al-Gohary called for the destruction of the pyramids and other pagan monuments. What will Egypt be like five years from now?
Holiday apartments in Sharm el Sheikh for rent
Holiday accomodations near to the beach in Hadaba, Sharm el Sheikh at Red Sea Riviera in Egypt.
1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments with sea view balconies and modern air condition in all rooms. The apartments are fully equipped with SAT TV, CD-Player, kitchen area with cooking plates / oven, refrigerator, water cooker.
The beach is only 3 minutes walking distance.
Shopping and bus stop is also nearby.
Airport transfer can be arranged.
Arrival and depature daily possible.
- Prices:
- 30 Euro per day for single person
- 40 Euro per day for 2 person
All details and pictures on my website: http://rental.thewico.com
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The kidnapped tourists in Egypt have been released, yet I wonder: With all this unrest, how can Egypt's tourism recover?
Hello, all! A fellow Tripatini member is looking for practical advice and tips re travel in Egypt and also beach resorts. If you'd like to help, please reply not on this wall but at this link to our Ask A Travel Expert forum.
لف شكر alf šukr!
hi David
let me tell you that the muslims said that they will prevent selling alcohol in public places and they will let the tourist to get his alcoholic drinks with him without any problems and as for the bikinis and beaches they said they can not prevent any one of wearing the bikini but the most important thing is that the tourists who love Egypt because of it's attraction and beauty will not care about who is ruling and they will apply the rules because they are coming to experience Egypt and they know quite well that Egypt is not a place only for alcohol and bikini but Egypt is a place with a great value
Are any of you Egypt tourism professionals concerned that Muslims and Salafists taking over may lead to extremist measures as in Saudi Arabia and Iran (no alcohol, no bikinis on beaches) that may drive more tourists away?
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