Why take a trip to
Egypt?
People, sunshine, culture, history, adventure, good
times or all of the above?
So almost everyone knows about the
pyramids right? But what else has Egypt got to
offer?
How about ancient
monuments from across the ages, a rich and fascinating culture, the terrain and
infrastructure for a whole host of adventure sports, and year round
sunshine?
Ancient
Monuments: If you really love pyramids there are over 100 that you could see in Egypt if you really
cared to. Alternatively you could see a few (like the most famous ones at Giza
and Sakkara), and spend the rest of your trip enjoying the country’s many
other monuments built by the Pharaohs, the Persians, the Romans, the Ptolemy’s, the Greeks, the Arabs, the
Mamlucks, the Turks, and even the Egyptians!
Culture:
When Egypt declared its independence in 1952, it marked the first time that
Egypt was to be ruled by the Egyptians since the time of the Pharaohs. With so many
cultures having a presence here during the two thousand year interim, it’s no wonder that Egyptian culture is so rich, fascinating and diverse.
Adventure Sports:
You might not realise it if you spend all your time on the beach, but Egypt is actually
a Mecca for adventure sports and outdoor pursuits. Some of planet’s best diving and
snorkelling spots are to be found in the Red
Sea, and the rugged terrain of the Sinai peninsular is a playground for trekking, rock climbing, and burning about
the dunes in jeeps and buggies. Camel and donkey riding is also extremely popular, or for something altogether more
lethargic why not sail across the skies in a hot air balloon.
The Egyptians:
You’ll never feel alone with such friendly and hospitable people. The locals are curious and sociable and if you’re
open to it, you’ll make plenty of friends.
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