DISCOVER EGYPT: Attractions & Culture
The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a series of dynasties ruled in Egypt for the next three millennia.
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Hurghada,
Luxor,
Museums of Egypt,
Pyramids of Egypt,
Videos,
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DISCOVER ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria is the second-largest city in Egypt, and its largest seaport. Alexandria extends about 20 miles along the coast of the Mediterranean sea in north-central Egypt. It is home to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the New Library of Alexandria, and is an important industrial centre because of its pipelines from Suez ...
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ALEXANDRIA:
Destination Alexandria,
Alexandria National Museum,
Bibliotheca Alexandrina,
Citadel of Qaitbay,
Graeco-Roman Museum,
Library of Alexandria,
Lighthouse of Alexandria,
Maamoura Beach,
Montaza Palace,
Port of Alexandria,
Royal Jewelry Museum,
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DISCOVER CAIRO
Cairo is located on the banks and islands of the Nile River in the north of Egypt, immediately south of the point where the river leaves its desert-bound valley and breaks into two branches into the low-lying Nile Delta region. The oldest part of the city is somewhat east of the river. There, the city gradually spreads west ...
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CAIRO:
Destination Cairo,
Cairo Citadel,
Cairo Tower,
Egyptian Museum,
Great Sphinx of Giza,
The Hanging Church,
Khan el-Khalili,
Pyramids of Giza,
Pyramid of Khafre,
Pyramid of Khufu,
Pyramid of Menkaure,
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DISCOVER LUXOR
Thousands of tourists arrive in Luxor each year to visit the rich selection of ancient monuments, their presence forming a large part of the economic basis for the city. As a result, Luxor represents an excellent base for touring Upper Egypt, and is a popular holiday destination and a starting or finishing point for Nile cruises....
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LUXOR:
Destination Luxor,
Colossi of Memnon,
Deir el-Bahri,
Karnak Temple,
Luxor International Airport,
Luxor Museum,
Luxor Temple,
Malkata,
Ramesseum,
Tombs of the Nobles,
Valley of the Kings,
Valley of the Queens,
Valley of the Workers,
Winter Palace,
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Discover ASWAN
Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, the capital of the Aswan Governorate. It stands on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract and is a busy market and tourist center. Aswan is one of the driest inhabited places in the world; in Nubian settlements, they generally do not bother to roof all of the rooms in their houses ...
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Discover HURGHADA
Hurghada has become an international center for aquatic sports like windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, and above all snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world. The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs ...
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PYRAMIDS OF ANCIENT EGYPT
The best known Egyptian pyramids are those found at Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo. The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence. The earliest known Egyptian pyramid is the Pyramid of Djoser which was built during the third dynasty ...
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PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT:
Pyramid of Amenemhet III,
Pyramid of Amenemhet I,
Bent Pyramid,
Pyramid of Djedefre,
Pyramid of Djoser,
Giza Necropolis,
Pyramid of Khafre,
Pyramid of Khufu,
Pyramid at Meidum,
Pyramid of Menkaure,
Pyramid of Neferefre,
Red Pyramid,
Saqqara,
Pyramid of Teti,
Pyramid of Unas,
... see all Pyramids of Egypt
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MUSEUMS OF EGYPT
Egypt has one of the oldest civilizations in the world, thus, it has been in contact with many other civilizations and has been through a series of important eras since the pre-historic age. Many museums can be found throughout Egypt, covering periods such as; Pharonic, Roman, Greek, Islamic and many other ages ....
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MUSEUMS OF EGYPT:
Alexandria National Museum,
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities,
Graeco-Roman Museum,
Luxor Museum,
Royal Jewelry Museum,
... see all Museums
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EGYPT VIDEOS: Virtual Visits to Egypt
Discover Egypt with virtual visits in video and photo slide shows. From interesting documentaries to beautiful photos and great travel video diaries, the talents of these tourists to magical Egypt will give you a great insight into the attractions and activities you'd like to enjoy on your holiday ....
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