No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit to Khan Al-Khalili. The bazaar is loud, crowded, colorful, and exciting—full of all kinds of goods and shiny baubles. You can find the typical tourist trinkets here, but don’t let them distract you from the genuinely fine shopping to be found here. There is a […]
Read moreWelcome to Egypt Cairo, Egypt, Africa Founded: a.d. 969 Location: Near the head of the Nile River delta, Egypt; northeastern Africa Time Zone: 2 pm Cairo time = noon Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Elevation: 194 m (636 ft) Latitude and Longitude: 43°40’N, 79°22’W Coastline: (Greater Cairo) approximately 27 km (17 mi) Climate: Desert climate, with hot summers and mild winters; rain is rare, and hamsin dust storms […]
Read moreWelcome to Dahab Sharm El Sheikh Blue Hole BeachDahab is a small Bedouin town, located approximately 100 km to the north of Sharm el-Sheikh’s luxurious tourist resorts. Dahab, which means “Gold” in Arabic, is named for the town’s beautiful beaches, and the atmosphere here is relaxed and peaceful. Popular with backpackers because of its affordable […]
Read moreWelcome to Mount Sinai & Saint Catherine’s Monastery Saint Catherine’s Monastery is: The most stunning locations within the Sinai Region of Egypt are undoubtedly Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine’s Monastery. Sitting majestically within this diverse location, it is simply magical with endless views and intense sunsets and sunrises. Location: Situated just a short distance from […]
Read moreWelcome to Sindbad Submarines Hurghada Location: Situated in the central area of the most popular resort of Hurghada, are what’s known as the Sinbad Submarines.The submarines are moored offshore from the Sindbad Beach Resort in New Hurghada district.and sail most everyday of the week according to bookings. What to expect: These much-hyped Sindbad Submarines are […]
Read moreSafaga Port Red Sea Egypt Safaga, renowned for its unpoluted atmosphere, black sand dunes and mineral springs (Wellness & Spa) 53 kilometres south of Hurghada stands Safaga, an ancient marine port well-known for its unpolluted atmosphere, black sand dunes and mineral springs. The town has built a great reputation as a wellness and spa resortand visitors have […]
Read moreMakadi Bay in Hurghada Makadi bay : Come to the turquoise waters and beautiful desert landscape of Makadi Bay on the Red Sea. Set in a beautiful natural bay, the luxurious resort town of Makadi bay offers you tranquility and peace of mind like no other town in Egypt. Let go of your stress at the […]
Read moreWelcome to Sharm El Sheikh Sharm El Sheikh & Na’ama Bay For many thousands of its happy visitors, the area is known simply as “Sharm”, but it’s actually a collection of attractions with differing personalities. Sharm El Sheikh town’s name first appears on maps as long ago as the eighteenth century, but, until two centuries […]
Read moreMarsa Alam is a new and upcoming resort on Egypt’s southern Red Sea Riviera. It is named after a small coastal town (population in 2013 of around 10,000) which only twenty years ago was still a tiny fishing village. The opening of an international airport 60km to the north of the town in 2001, transformed […]
Read moreWelcome to Alexandria city Founded in 331 BC by 25-year-old Alexander the Great, Alexandria city (Al Iskendariyya) is the stuff of legend. Its towering Pharos lighthouse, marking the ancient harbour’s entrance. Was one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and its Great Library was considered the archive of ancient knowledge. Alas, fate dealt the […]
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