Cairo
The heart of Egypt for more
than 1000 years, Cairo demonstrates the dichotomy of all things Egyptian.
It's in Cairo where the medieval world and the contemporary western world
come together in a confusion of earthen houses and towering modern office
buildings, of flashy cars and donkey-drawn carts.......Read more
Luxor
Built on the
site of the ancient city of Thebes, Luxor is one of Egypt's prime tourist
destinations. People have been visiting the magnificent monuments of Luxor,
Karnak, Hatshepsut and Ramses III for thousands of years. Feluccas and old
barges shuffle along the Nile between the luxury hotel ships of the Hilton
and Sheraton cruising to and fro Cairo and Aswan........Read more
Aswan
Aswan, Egypt's
southernmost city has long been the country's gateway to Africa. The
prosperous market city straddles the crossroads of the ancient caravan
routes, at the 'other' end of the Nile not far above the Tropic of Cancer........
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Alexandria
The mighty Macedonian
Alexander the Great came to Egypt in 331 BC after conquering Greece and
selected a small fishing village on the Mediterranean coast to establish his
new capital, Alexandria.........Read more
Hurgada
Hurgada was
founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago,
remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to
become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an
international center for aquatic sports......
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Sharm
The
simplicity of sun, sea and sand. The luxury of five-star hotels,
water sports, shopping and entertainment. This is Sharm el-Sheikh,
one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort
communities on the Sinai peninsula........
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Dahab
Located
between Sharm el Sheikh and Nuweiba, Dahab is a favorite of divers
and those who enjoy the backdrop of Bedouin culture in a relaxed,
down-to-earth atmosphere. Bedouin-style restaurants line the
shore, along with dive centers and beaches, where a wide variety
of water and land activities are available........
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Taba
Taba, the
border town between Egypt and Israel is well known for its
picturesque bays and coves. Recently, Taba has experienced a
growth spurt on its coastline and is now home to many leading
hotel chains........
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Saint Catherine
Located at
the foot of Mount Moses, St. Catherine's Monastery, was
constructed by order of the Emperor Justinian between 527 and 565.
Is built around what is thought to be Moses' Burning Bush, which
has a chapel built atop it.........
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