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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Tourist Destinations in Egypt-Spend Your Holidays with Mummies and Pyramids of Ancient Egypt

Tourist Attractions in Egypt
Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Egypt has a moderate climate all over the year, which makes the tourists to visit this place throughout the year.The major attractions in Egypt include the many historically important places like pyramids and temples, beautiful and serine Oasis and the Senai region. There lots of swimming opportunities in the Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts. The underwater life is very colorful here.




The Nile:
The Nile is the longest river in Africa. The name of the Nile River is derived from the Greek word "Nelios", which means the River Valley. The most spectacular view of Nile can be seen when it thunders over the Tisisat Falls near Bahar Dar, forming millions of gallons of water cascade and creating spectacular rainbows, earning its name ‘Smoking Water’. The Nile River in Egypt forms a highly cultivated land for Nile River Valley and Nile River Delta, that small, narrow strip part of Egypt embraces more than 90 percent of the population.

Thus, you can see the major cities and places of Egypt on the boarders of Nile, while on the Nile cruise. The beautiful sunset view in the Nile should never be missed out.



Cairo: Historical Capital:
Cairo is the great Capital of Egypt with a complex blend of different civilizations and therefore is unique place to live in. It is considered to be the largest city in Africa and has a fine weather throughout the year. Cairo bares a significant, flourishing historical background that starts from the Pharaonic period passing through the Greco-Roman, Jewish, and Coptic, till the Islamic period. Thus, there are several historical sites in Cairo. Some of the major attractions of this place are

•Khan al-Khalili market
•Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
•Pyramids of Giza
•and Old Cairo.



The city of Alexandria - The Pearl of the Mediterranean
The City is Known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean", this is the second largest city in Egypt. The Alexandria museum, located here is considered to be one of the best museums in Egypt. . Heading to the west of Alexandria with about 60km, lies the extended breathtaking beaches of the North Coast and the tourist’s villages. Some of the other major attractions are

•Citadel of Qaitbey
•Montaza Royal Gardens
•Pompey's Pillar
•Bibliotheca Alexandria
•King Farouk Palace
•and the Roman Amphitheater
•Sidi Kreir, Abu Mina, El Alamein etc. are some of the attractions of north cost.

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