Friday, February 11, 2011

Egypt Vacations Offer Much More Than Just The Pyramids

By Amanda Chalmers


Egypt is a very popular holiday destinations for people all over the world. And in order for you to make your trip to Egypt a memorable one, there are several things that you can do. Below will follow several tips that will make this a memorable experience. When in Egypt, make sure that you visit the temples. It is important to value the incredible structures and temples that Egypt has to offer, as these are amazing accomplishments.

A three night boat cruise along Lake Nasser is also worth booking as you approach some these breathtaking temples of Rameses the lake. It will definitely be a once in a lifetime experience. Having breakfast at the pyramids is another must. Next to the pyramids and the Sphinx is the captivating historical hotel, the Mena House Oberoi. This hotel has been the place where many emperors, kings and celebrities stayed on their visits to Egypt. This spot will give you the chance to enjoy a wonderful breakfast while enjoying a view of the pyramids. And you can do this without being in the midst of enormous crowds.

It is truly an amazing experience being in the air while watching the sunrise over the Nile. A hot air balloon will be an amazing experience while you get the chance to make your way over the monuments, tombs and temples. You can also take a nice break by enjoying the breathtaking views as you go in a boat down the Nile. During these trips you will learn about all the incredible sites through the guide on board helping you to learn as much as you can while sailing down this magnificent river. You can also keep away from the lots of other tourists by booking your accommodation at the Red Sea resort of Ain Soukhna. And if you are able to afford it, you can stay at the four star Stella Grand that presents all the luxuries so you get all the time for yourself you want. This resort is located only two hours from the Pyramids, which can enable you to see the well-known sights while still having the advantage of the beach.

The city of Alexandria is an appealing city that is often unnoticed by tourists, but it used to be the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt. When in Alexandria you should pay a visit to the Montazah Palace, which was the last residence of King Farouk I. The Bibliotheca Alexandria is home to a museum of antiques. There are an abundance of water sports to enjoy and take part in, together with some other exciting sports. There is an awesome dune buggy experience in Sharm el Sheikh that comes highly recommended. But if you are not that into cars, you might just opt for the diving experience in the coral in the amazing Red Sea.

When going to Egypt for a holiday you will quickly realizes that there is so much to do and see, and you therefore have to plan a bit. But if you follow some of these suggestions, you will definitely have an amazing holiday.




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