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There are many tourist attractions in Egypt that leave the visitors completely amazed...

  • Culture: Ancient Egypt is among the most primitive civilizations of the earth. Its pyramids, ancient monuments, architecture and the memoirs of famous personalities like Alexander, Cleopatra and the Romans make the cultural tours in Egypt eternally charming. Giza is among the most important tourist attractions of Egypt and is famous the world over for the Pyramids and the Sphinx. These monuments have been listed as World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO. Other cultural sites include Karnak Temple, twin statues of Ramses II, Temple of Luxor, EL-Mekashkesh Mosque and the Mummification Museum
  • Beaches: Depending on how you look at it, Egypt can be said to have as many as seven beach zones. These consist of the Mediterranean beaches along the mainline coast from the Suez Canal over to Libya, the Mediterranean beaches along the northern Sinai, the Sinai coast along the gulf of Aqaba, the Sinai coast along the Gulf of Suez, the southern Sinai region which opens onto the Red Sea, the Mainland coast along the Gulf of Suez and the Mainland coast south of that along the Red Sea
  • Scuba Diving: For many years people have been going on holiday to the Red Sea, with the sole purpose being to scuba dive. There are many areas catering specifically for divers, with even one new tourist development building a temple and sinking it into the sea for divers to explore
  • Nile Cruises: To fully discover the ancient wonders of Egypt, a cruise on the River Nile is a truly unforgettable experience. The Nile River has been Egypt's lifeline since ancient times and there is no better way to trace the course of Egypt's history than to follow the course of the Nile
  • Golf: Egypt has many golf courses throughout the country in Cairo (6), Alexandria, Hurghada (3), Sharm El Sheik and Luxor. Several more golf courses are planned for construction in the near future within luxury resort developments
  • Cities: Cairo, the capital city, is considered as the 'mother of the world' and is the most visited city. The beauty and significance of tourist attractions in Cairo can be judged by the fact that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The modern cities of Egypt present a fresh amalgamation of modernity and tradition... the mud-brick homes, ancient buildings, people wearing long robes and modern traffic racing with donkey-drawn carts mix together extremely well. Alexandria is located on Egypt's Mediterranean Coast is a city steeped in history. Made famous by its founder Alexander The Great in 331 BC, it offers a relaxing alternative to the bustling streets of Cairo. With its buried tombs and beautiful golden beaches the resort is ideal for those looking for looking for something different