Egypt Travel Guide

There are thousands of places to visit all over the world but Egypt has its own magic that attracts tourist from all parts of the world to discover its impressive history that dates back over 5000 years ago.

Egypt offers a very different type of tourism experience because of its enormous enigmatic pyramids in addition to its marvelous monuments that have grand past.

Egypt is not only known with its history but it is also famous for its majestic resorts on the coasts of the Red Sea that take the advantage of its warm sunny weather during the different types of the year which makes Egypt the targeted destination to all of the travelers who seek to find the best possible vacation site.

Egypt is a unique country that has a big haul of history amidst historical controversies and some people have some ancient heroes and they are real fans to including Queen Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, King Tut and others have donned the land.

Egypt is located in the north eastern part of Africa and it is bordered by Israel to the East, the Mediterranean Sea to the North, Libya to the West and Sudan to the South.

Egypt is rich with cities that each narrate stories of struggle, greatness, and dream that came into reality with the hands of some fascinating builders & constructers.

People often wonder “It’s Safe to Travel to Egypt Right Now!!!,” discover the answer next:

Is it safe to travel to Egypt??

Some people get sensitive when it comes to the security issues upon planning a trip to Egypt. From the tourism rates in Egypt, Egypt scored some special records in the amount of the tourists who come to visit its attractions monthly through its different seasons and festivals as they know that Egypt is a totally safe country and all of the tourist sites are highly secured by the Egyptian government to guarantee that the rates of tourists get higher and higher as tourism is so important in Egypt for the national income.

There is no need to be worried while being in Egypt at especially with “Egypt Tours Portal,” the travel agency that recorded the biggest number of positive reviews in the history of tourism in general as we truly care for the absolute luxury of our clients and we try to provide them with the safest travel conditions through customizing our tours regarding the best time to visit Egypt and choosing the safest tourist sites that are well governed and totally secured by the Egyptian government.

Why Visit Egypt??

Some people want to get rid of the routine of their daily life through booking some day tours or even some packages for 10 or maybe 15 days of adventure and when it comes to choose the best country to spend such a time, Egypt sparkles with its glory because of the impressive monuments and treasure that get the appeal of tourists who like finding unusual sites and have some memorable tours around temples and tombs that have been once belonged to some amazing pharaohs and rulers.

It is also possible to head to some coastal beaches to enjoy the view of the beach while doing some amazing activities like snorkeling, diving, and witnessing some interesting types of fish and sea life.

Imagine doing all of this in just few days and without paying a fortune!!! As Egypt opens its gates to all people from different nationalities to follow the steps of its ancient pharaohs and visit some of the immortal sites that took years to be built and a lifetime to be witnessed.

Egypt Ancient Civilization

The civilization of Egypt is the earliest civilization in the world that is located along the lower Nile “Hapy,” which is known to be the modern Egypt of today. The insufficient natural rainfall was the main reason that led the ancient Egyptians to develop artificial irrigation system and to take advantage of the annual floods of the Nile which could be precisely foretold.

We can say that Egypt started to witness a very special period with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by Menes around year 3000 BC. Ancient Egypt was in fact ruled by 31 dynasties from the Unification period till the conquest of Alexander the Great in 332 BC. And that is why the history of Egypt can be divided as following:

  • Predynastic Period (3100-2950 BC)
  • Early Dynastic Period (2950-2640 BC)
  • Old Kingdom (2640-2134 BC)
  • First Intermediate Period (2134-2040 BC)
  • Middle Kingdom (2040-1650 BC)
  • Second Intermediate Kingdom (1650-1552 BC)
  • New Kingdom (1552-1070 BC)
  • Third Intermediate Period (1070-663 BC)
  • Late Period (663-332 BC)
  • Ptolemaic Dynasty (332 BC – 30 BC)

Egypt Tourist Attractions Guide

If one is interested in booking a holiday in Egypt to spend some amazing time touring its different sites, be confident that there are plenty of attractions that. Egypt has some fanciful wide variety of tourist attractions ranging from the Pyramids of ancient Egypt to cruises on the river Nile.

Top Attractions and Activities to Do in Egypt

  • Giza Pyramids

Giza Pyramids are known to the entire world to be the largest constructed monuments that have been built as tombs to the ancient Egyptian pharaohs who lie mummified after their death for their final journey. The Giza Pyramids Complex contains three world popular pyramids and is guarded by the lion headed Sphinx in addition to the popular Valley Temple that has been once the main site of the mummification processes of the mummies of the Kings as they had a belief on the afterlife and they wanted to secure the body of their mummies so that they will be in a good condition when they come back to life again.

Other Monuments

The great Giza Pyramids aren’t the only impressive constructed monuments in Egypt as there are some other fascinating monuments spread in the different Egyptian cities and here are some of them:

In Cairo has some of the best historical, Coptic, and Islamic monuments including Memphis City, Saqqara Step Pyramid, Dahshur Pyramid, the Red & the Bent Pyramids, The Egyptian Museum, Moghamed Ali Mosque, Salah El-Din Citadel, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Abu Serga Church, El-Refai Mosque, and it will be a truly amazing adventure to head to Alexandria “The Bride of the Mediterranean Sea” from Cairo to visit the incredible attractions that lie there including Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, Qaitbey Citadel, and the fascinating Alexandria Library.

Cairo International Airport has a flight to Luxor which contains more than one third of the world’s greatest treasures and monuments including the marvelous Luxor & Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, the breathtaking Hatshepsut in addition to the truly masterpieces Abydos & Dandara Temples.

From Luxor, there is a train to Aswan, the gorgeous Nubian City that hosts some of the greatest attractions in Egypt that overlooks the Nile River and obtain the secrets of beauty including Abu Simbel Temples of Ramesses II, Philae Temple, The High Dam, The wonderful Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, from there its possible to drive to the remarkable temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu. Aswan is widely known with its souk in the Nubian Village that has some interesting shopping.

Safaris

Egypt has some exceptional tours and customize some different varieties of safaris for travelers to witness the animals that have adjusted to difficult climactic conditions. Tourists can take a jeep or even ride a quad bike

Spend some unforgettable nights with the Bedouins who will tell some exceptional stories about the life of the ancients and will gladly prepare a barbeque dinner and the best of all, there is camping in the free air with beauty that surrounds the area.

Nile Cruises

There is another way to enjoy the most while being in Egypt and it is totally different from the over land tours as through a magical Nile Cruise, that will sail in a totally magical adventure to some of the most desirable tourist destinations in Luxor and Aswan and there are two types of Nile Cruises in Egypt.

The first type is the one that starts from Luxor and it takes f5 days long and ends in Aswan. The other type takes only 4 days and it starts from Aswan and ends in Luxor. Both of them can be customized in terrific 5* Nile Cruises which come with good restaurants, swimming pools, gym, bars, libraries, even sometimes a driving range and possibly other amenities too.

The best time to have a Nile Cruise tour then the period from October till the mid of April is going to be the best chance because the weather gets totally beautiful and the prices get so reasonable.

Beaches

Egypt has a lot to offer and some of the best in Egypt exist in its golden sandy beaches of its magical coastal beaches and a lot of travelers find Egyptian beaches warm and better value than many other ‘sea, sun and sand’ alternatives.

There are terrific coastal beaches along the Red Sea and we can divide them into the majestic beaches of Hurghada, Sharm, El-Gouna, and Marsa Alam.

Tips for Travelers

  • Airports: There are many airports in Egypt including Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria and Hurghada. Cairo International airport is the biggest and the busiest among the whole international airports in Egypt.
  • Visas: It is important to check first the visa requirements at the Egyptian embassy to determine if one can obtain it upon arrival in Egypt or if it must be obtained before flying.
  • Survival Kit: there are some items that is needed while planning a trip to Egypt including; hat or head covering, sun block lotion, sunglasses, water filtration system, a power adapter and
  • Weather: It is usually warm and sunny in Egypt most of the year. In winter it gets somehow cold at night and in summer in gets hot during the day time. The best recommended time to visit Egypt is between October & April.
  • Food: Egypt is totally rich with the most amazing restaurants that prepare the most traditional Egyptian dishes and the prices are totally reasonable.
  • Clothing: Egypt is mainly a Muslim country and it is important to respect the traditions and customs of the Egyptian citizens. Common Arabic Words

There are some common Arabic words that may be somehow helpful to be able to communicate while in Egypt despite the fact that most of the Egyptians can understand English:

  • Thank You : Shukran
  • Welcome : Marhaba
  • My name is : Ana Esmi
  • Yes : Naam
  • Sorry : Assef
  • Please : Men Fadlek (m) & Men Fadlik (f)
  • I Speak English : Ana Batkalem Englizi
  • What Time Is It? : El Saa Kam
  • Good Morning : Sabah Al Kheir
  • Good Evening : Masah Al Khier
  • Goodbye : Salaam
Melissa Thompson
Melissa Thompson writes about a wide range of topics, revealing interesting things we didn't know before. She is a freelance USA Today producer, and a Technorati contributor.