Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Our Egypt Tour



Our Egypt tour was a memorable and
fascinating journey.We enjoyed every minute of our stay in this wonder land
call EGYPT.  It has been always a country
of tourism.


I had been always captivated by this
wonderland. As a kid I studied about its ancient civilization, the mighty Nile,
the pyramids, great sphinx, mummification and its temples.
Its ancient
ruins, such as those of Memphis, Thebes, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings,
are a significant focus of archaeological study, and artifacts from these sites
are now displayed in major museums around the world.
But never did I think that one
day I will be able to see and enjoy it myself. Thanks to my dear dear hubby for
organizing the tour.






EGYPT, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country mainly inNorth Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental
country
, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean
region
and the Islamic world.
It is regarded as one of the most populous countries in Africa and the
Middle East.


Apart from its pyramids, sphinx and temples it has much more to offer. It
is part of the Holy Land, and its Coptic and Islamic Monuments are also
well-known, It is also known for its Safari Tourism, Therapeutic Tourism, its
Oases, Nature and Desert treks, great Scuba diving, golf, fishing and bird expeditions.
One may choose to relax on the wondrous Egypt Red Sea
or Sinai coasts, take in the high culture of Cairo, or even leisurely float
down the Egyptian Nile on a luxurious river boat. The choices are many.


We visited the old city of Alexandria, Cairo (a city
which needs no introduction), Aswan, Agalika Island, Abu Simbel and took  a 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise (which started
from Aswan..took us to Edfu, Kom Ombo, West Bank, East Bank and  Luxor). Though we included a major part of
Egypt, there is much more to be visited. May be some day will visit again.

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