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Is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. The fourteenth-century Ibn
Khaldun termed the city “capital of the world” and “crown of the world”. The River
Nile flows northward through Cairo Metropolitan Area. Cairo strikes one as a land
of vivid contrasts. Its ancient civilization, unique history and culture blend harmoniously
with the modern refinements of the 20th century. Merely a glance at Cairo’s diversity
and variety makes it clear why Cairo means Egypt to an Egyptian.
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The Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza: On the west bank of the Nile
and on top of Giza plateau rise the three great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and
Mycerinus. They are guarded by the mysterious Sphinx which is a mythical statue
with the body of a lion and a human head. The three Pyramids are considered one
of the seven wonders of the world.
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The Solar Boat Museum: Is situated at the foot of the great Pyramid
at Giza. The boat has lately been discovered and assembled. It is the oldest complete
boat in the world.
The Egyptian Museum: The largest of Egyptian antiquities museums
all over the world. It presents through its innumerable pieces, the antique culture
of the entire country covering the whole history of ancient Egypt.
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Memphis and Sakkara areas: Memphis served as the capital of Upper
and Lower Egypt some 5’000 years ago during the First Dynasty. Menes, the king who
united Upper & Lower Egypt and the first Pharaoh of this dynasty, built a great,
white-walled palace and the Temple of Ptah.
Sakkara: One of the most exciting historical and archeological
areas in all Egypt. In this place more of Egypt’s Pharaonic splendors can be seen.
It is known for the Step Pyramid of King Zoser which is considered an evolution
in the concept of Pyramids.
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Old Coptic Cairo: :This area is the oldest part of Cairo. After
the spread of Christianity throughout Egypt, it became a Christian stronghold, with
as many as twenty churches that dates from the 4th century upwards, built within
an area of just one square mile - now only few remain. After the fall of Jerusalem
in around 70 AD, the area saw an influx of Jews, and it’s here where Egypt’s oldest
synagogue, Ben Ezra is located. Among the churches are: Abu Sirga church, the Hanging
church, the church of the Virgin, Saint Barbara church, the Greek Orthodox church
of Saint George, the church of Saint Mina, the church of Saint George, the church
of Abu Seifein Monastery … etc.
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Islamic Cairo: beauty of Islamic monuments is not limited to mosques
only, but it also includes houses and palaces. Islamic sights includes:
The Citadel of Salah El Din: Situated in the spur of Muqattam Hills,
it evokes the memory of its great founder.
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Mohamed Ali Mosque in the Citadel: Named the Alabaster mosque due
to the use of Alabaster for coating its interior & exterior walls. Sultan Hassan
Mosque: one of Islam’s greatest buildings.
Ibn Tulun Mosque: It is built in the classical courtyard style
and covers a vast area.
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Al Azhar Mosque: The first mosque of Fatimid Cairo and part of
the world’s first university.
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Al Refa’ie Mosque: Located in Salah El Din square at the Citadel
north of Sultan Hasaan Mosque in addition to other Islamic sights.
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Gayer Anderson Museum:A charming Ottoman-style house which belonged
to a British major of the same name. The museum is actually a combination of two
different styles.
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Khan El Khalili Bazzars: Is the largest souk (shopping center)
in the world. Built in the 14th century A.D. and contains many stores that exhibit
wonderful collections, leather ware, embroidered dresses and attractive hand-made
products that make a great selection of souvenirs. It also has many coffee-shops
for refreshments.
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Pharaonic Village: It is a village built entirely in the ancient
style, inhabited by some 300 living in the ancient Egyptian atmosphere and practicing
all agricultural and industrial activities with the same tools and implements used
in Ancient Egypt
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Cairo Tower: Over 180 meters high, it is the most outstanding attraction
of modern Cairo. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo from the observation
platform. It has a rotating restaurant & a cafeteria.
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Al-Azhar Park: The park is on the site of an earlier garden made
during the Fatamid reconstruction of Cairo in the late 10th century. The high hilly
ground of the park commands a spectacular panoramic view over the townscape of historic
Cairo, modern Cairo and over the “City of the Dead” and so it functions as a ‘green
lung’ because of its enormous potential location.
Al Azhar park features shaded walkways, a children’s play area, a museum and a stunning
hilltop restaurant that is designed around a courtyard with a small traditional
fountain at its center. A graceful shaded area leads to a terrace, which has a magnificent
panoramic view of the Citadel. There is also a breathtaking Lakeside Café, it’s
cuisine is mainly Lebanese.
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- Alexandria
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The second largest city in Egypt, known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”. It
has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; it’s ambience
and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is actually
only 225 km. from Cairo. The founder of the city was Alexander the Great, in whose
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Alexandria Library “the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina”: By reopening
the library, Alexandria is trying to recapture the spirit of its richest legacy
– the Great Library of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
It has reopened near the site where the original famed learning centre once stood
2’500 years ago. Today the new Bibliotheca Alexandria proves that perhaps the most
important element of the ancient library persists – its spirit. And this time the
building is fireproof.
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Greco Roman Museum: Houses many collections of rare Roman relics
and coins about 40 thousand pieces, from the 3rd century B.C. to the 7th century
A.D.
Roman Amphitheatre:A small Roman theatre that was used for musical
performances, and sometimes also for wrestling contests.
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Pompeys Pillar: A granite pillar</strong>, over 25 meters
high, and built amidst the ruins of the Serapium in 297 A.D in memory of the Roman
Emperor Diocletian.
The Catacombs: This is the largest Roman cemetery. It is of three
levels and cut in the rock to a depth of 100 feet. Dating to the beginning of the
2nd century A.D., it is a blend of Pharaonic and Roman art.
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Montazah Palace: Acres of formal gardens and a beautiful beach
make Montazah the foremost city pleasure grounds. Montazah Palace, a grand structure
built in a mixture of Turkish and Florentine styles, is now a great statehouse.
The Royal Jewellery Museum: This museum is considered a magnificent
architectural piece of art, its halls comprise several paintings, decorations and
rare statues. The museum houses collection of Mohamed Ali family’s jewellery, all
are invaluable and rare pieces. The family was famous throughout its history.
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The Fort of Quaitbay: This fort was constructed in the 15th century
by Quaitbay, and consists of three floors along the medieval fortresses in Egypt,
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- Luxor
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It was the Capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdom. It was proverbially
famous for its wealth. Nowhere else in the world has such wealth of antiquities
of mankind been preserved as it has been in Luxor - “Luxor” in Arabic means “The
Palaces”. Luxor reflects its rich array of magnificent temples and tombs. Each step
covers a historic era, each stone recalls a legend. Luxor is the largest open air
museum on earth. Luxor, where royality was buried. |
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Luxor Temple – It was the center of the most important festivals
during that period. It has huge papyrus columns and was dedicated to the god Amun.
It is close to the Nile and parallel with the River Bank. The temple has been in
almost continuous use as a place of worship right up to the present day. One of
its striking aspects are the remains of an ancient Christian Church and Abu Haggag
Mosque. Three religions represented in one place.
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Karnak Temple – This vast temple complex just to the north of Luxor,
consists of three main areas. There are many theories covering the main function
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The West Bank: It is one of the most important archeological sites
in the world where the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and the Tombs of
the Nobels are found. It was there that the fabulous treasures of Tutankhamon which
dazzled the world, were discovered. At the foot of the cliff, lie El Deir El-Bahari
or the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and amidst green fields stands the two colossal
statues of Memnon. |
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Luxor Museum: It lies on the East Bank and contains an important
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Dendera and Abydos: Are located north of Luxor. It was at Dendera
that the Egyptians worshipped Hathor, the ancient Egyptian goddess of love and joy,
in a temple which is exceptionally well-preserved. Abydos occupies an important
place in the religious history of Pharaonic Egypt.
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The Temples of Esna, Edfu & Kom-Ombo: They lie between Luxor
and Aswan and can be reached by car/bus. There lies a beautiful and famous temples,
Temple of Khnum in Esna – Temple of Horus in Edfu – Temple shared by the two gods
Sobek & Haroeris in Kom Ombo. |
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For golfers: There is a golf course situated at the East Bank of
Luxor, please visit our website
www.golfinegypt.com |
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- Aswan
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It is Egypt’s southernmost city and ancient frontier town located 210 Km south of
Luxor. The city’s ambience is palpably African, it is located in the ancient Nubian
lands. Much of its charm come from the Nile River, which runs through it, as well
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The High Dam: Lies just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan.
It was constructed not only to regulate the yearly flood of the Nile, but also to
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The Unfinished Obelisk: It gives a great deal of information about
how the original builders set out their tasks. It was meant to be erected to Queen
Hatshepsut but fissures developed in several points and it was never removed from
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Philae Temple: Lies south of the city of Aswan. Philae was the
last bastion of ancient Egyptian religion and hieroglyphic usage. It is also a superb
example of threatened cultural heritage being saved in the face of modern civilizations
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Sailing around the Island by felucca: A delightful excursion to
the small granite islands of the Nile, including the Elephantine and Kitcheners
islands.
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- AbuSimbel
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Located 300 km southwest of Aswan in the Nubian desert on the banks of Lake Nasser.
It is rather surprising that while Abu Simbel is considered to be the most famed
monument of its kind in Egypt, it remaind practically unknown throughout most of
the 19th century.
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The two temples of Abu Simbel: Ramses II and his wife Nefertari:
They are the most awe-inspiring sites in Egypt. Not only are they among the most
magnificent monuments in the world, but their removal and reconstruction was a historic
event in itself. The decorations & paintings on the walls of the temples shows their
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- Oasis
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It was the Capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdom. It was proverbially
famous for its wealth. Nowhere else in the world has such wealth of antiquities
of mankind been preserved as it has been in Luxor - “Luxor” in Arabic means “The
Palaces”. Luxor reflects its rich array of magnificent temples and tombs. Each step
covers a historic era, each stone recalls a legend. Luxor is the largest open air
museum on earth. Luxor, where royality was buried. |
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Luxor Temple – It was the center of the most important festivals
during that period. It has huge papyrus columns and was dedicated to the god Amun.
It is close to the Nile and parallel with the River Bank. The temple has been in
almost continuous use as a place of worship right up to the present day. One of
its striking aspects are the remains of an ancient Christian Church and Abu Haggag
Mosque. Three religions represented in one place.
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Karnak Temple – This vast temple complex just to the north of Luxor,
consists of three main areas. There are many theories covering the main function
of the temple. |
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The West Bank: It is one of the most important archeological sites
in the world where the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and the Tombs of
the Nobels are found. It was there that the fabulous treasures of Tutankhamon which
dazzled the world, were discovered. At the foot of the cliff, lie El Deir El-Bahari
or the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and amidst green fields stands the two colossal
statues of Memnon. |
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Luxor Museum: It lies on the East Bank and contains an important
collection of Egyptian antiquities from the Upper Egyptian kingdoms. |
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Dendera and Abydos: Are located north of Luxor. It was at Dendera
that the Egyptians worshipped Hathor, the ancient Egyptian goddess of love and joy,
in a temple which is exceptionally well-preserved. Abydos occupies an important
place in the religious history of Pharaonic Egypt.
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The Temples of Esna, Edfu & Kom-Ombo: They lie between Luxor
and Aswan and can be reached by car/bus. There lies a beautiful and famous temples,
Temple of Khnum in Esna – Temple of Horus in Edfu – Temple shared by the two gods
Sobek & Haroeris in Kom Ombo. |
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For golfers: There is a golf course situated at the East Bank of
Luxor, please visit our website
www.golfinegypt.com |
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- AlAlamein
Al Alamein
The village located about 66 miles east of Alexandria. It is mostly a port facility
for shopping oil. It was once described by Churchill as having the best climate
in the world. There are several hotels and beach resorts. |
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MARSA MATROUH
It lies 290 km west of Alexandria. The distance from Cairo to Matrouh is 524 km.
It lies on a bay on the Mediterranean and is distinguished by its seven km long
beach. It’s beaches are famous by their white soft sands and calm transparent waters,
for the bay is protected from the high seas by a series of rocks forming a natural
wave-breaker, with small opening to allow light vessels in. It has several hotels
& resorts with different categories.
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- Red Sea
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It has been called “red” due to the color of various mountain ranges bordering the
sea. It is one of the world’s most beautiful places; one can just enjoy gazing out
across its heavenly water. The underwater life is fascinating; it has everything
to offer – spectacular reefs, fabulous colored fish, dramatic wrecks and good visibility
at most times of the year – in fact the divers dream of paradise.
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The Red Sea, where the desert meets the ocean, is truly one of the planet most exotic
and fascinating natural seascape environments. For swimmers, divers, fishermen and
tourists, the Red Sea has its own kind of incomparability. In the Red Sea, plenty
of resort areas should be visited such as. |
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Was at a time just a simple fishing village. But with the nature around, the clarity
of the water, and the endless opportunities for divers, Hurghada became an Egyptian
center for pleasure tourism. 20 km of beach hotels is the result.
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Far from the true Egypt of great monuments, traffic jams which makes Hurghada a
successful tourist resort for divers and swimmers. It’s ringed by mountains, desert,
a clean sandy shore and a clear blue sea. It is a paradise of scuba diving, snorkeling
and deep sea fishing.
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Most of the hotels have their own private beach, organized in an attractive way
in three main centers. To the north lies the place that is closest to being a town,
Ad-Dahar, which has more than half of the total local population, and the most price
worthy hotels and restaurants. A couple of kilometers south, comes Sigala, a place
that suffers from being between Ad-Dahar and New Hurghada a few kilometers more
to the south. There are some hotels there, some restaurants. |
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Located 22 km. north of Hurghada. El Gouna is a beautiful resort built on a group
of islands and surrounded by lagoons composed of 8 hotels and a lot of other attractions.
Unrivaled diving, watersports, sailing, fishing, windsurfing … etc , shopping, kids’
activities, entertainment, world class cuisine and nightlife puts El Gouna on the
map. For golfers: There is golf course "El Gouna Golf & Fitness Club", please visit
our web site
www.golfinegypt.com
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Located 60 km. south of Hurghada on the Red Sea. A sleepy harbor of sun and water
sports that is just beginning to awaken as a winter tourist resort. Known best for
its fantastic coral reefs. For Golfers: There is a spectacular seaside golf course
“The Cascades” designed by Gary Player, please visit our web site
www.golfinegypt.com
A Thalasso-therapy center
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Located 80 km. south of Safaga, it is a suitable site for camping and water sports.
Al Quseir has some hotels with different categories. |
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About 135 km. south of Quseir, it has several hotels with different categories and
is rich with marine life and therefore suitable for fishing |
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Located 140 km. east of Cairo on the Gulf of Suez and 55 km south of Suez, Red Sea.
It is one of the beautiful spots on the Red Sea and the closest to Cairo. In Arabic,
“Ein Sokhna” means hot spring, was named after the nearby sulfur springs. The area
in known for its mild climate all year round. It is a favorite spot for water sports,
fishing … etc. In Ein Sokhna there are 5, 4 and 3 stars hotels for tourists to enjoy
their stay.
For golfers: there is a golf course in Stella Di Mare, please visit
our website www.golfinegypt.com
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- Sinai
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It is indeed a magical area “The Land of Turquoise”. The stretch of coastline boasts
splendid sandy beaches, with colorful mountains as backdrop and the most fabulous
offshore flora and underwater life imaginable. Not only is Sinai a leisure and diving
destination, but also has historical significance and some of the most attractive
desert scenery possible as well.Sinai is where rock meets coral reef and the desert
stops at the sea.
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Where the granite meets the golden beaches. Tropical fish, spectacular sunsets and
clear starry nights where you can relax on the beach, snorkel in water rich with
rare marine life and exquisite corals while enjoying the exotic experience that
Egypt offers. In Sinai, plenty of resort areas should be visited such as. |
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The simplicity of sun, sea and sand. Situated between the Red Sea and the Gulf of
Aqaba. Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort
communities on the Sinai peninsula. All around are Bedouins, colorful tents, magnificent
mountains background with the surroundings of azure blue sea. Sharm El Sheikh has
all the amenities one could expect of a tourist center, including casinos, discos
and nightclubs.
For golfers there is a golf course situated at Joile Ville Movenpick
Golf Resort, please visit our web site www.golfinegypt.com and health facilities
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Water sports can be enjoyed all day long. Snorkeling and diving trips can also be
arranged. In addition to horses, camel riding and desert safaris – all this makes
it almost impossible for a visitor to ever suffer from boredom. For those who live
to shop, Sharm El Sheikh Mall provides shops with both foreign and local products,
including jewellery, leather goods, clothing, pottery and books.
A Thalasso-therapy center
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There are small intimate hotels with modern designs, as well as larger hotel complexes
belonging to the International chains. Most of the hotels are organized between
the following areas at Sharm:
Na’ama Bay: Is one of the centers of tourist activities. Located
just north of Sharm. This small tourist settlement has developed into a thriving
resort town of its own. Most hotels at Na’ama Bay have their own private beaches
with comfortable chairs and shades against the dazzling sun, and even bars.
Sharks Bay: Is one of the beautiful bays in the whole of Sinai.
Despite its name, is a haven of calm and tranquility. Small boats bobbing about
on the sea, a few umbrellas and some beach towels seem to be the only signs of life
along with several diving centers.
Nabq Bay and Ras Um Sid: Are part of Sharm El Sheikh with their
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About 90 km north of Sharm El Sheikh. It’s a small Bedouin village at the Gulf of
Aqaba. “Dahab” means gold in Arabic, and it is said that it was given by the Arab
Bedouins, who linked the shimmering sands and tawny beaches to gold dust. Its hotels
and villages are self contained with private beaches and access to a coral reef
on the headland.
Check Dahab Hotels
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Is a small and peaceful town, located 58 miles away from Dahab and about an hour
south of Taba. It overlooks the Gulf of Aqaba. There are plenty of things to keep
you busy, water sports, a view of the fabulous coral reefs, and desert safaris.
Nuweiba is the feast of colors for the eyes – the beauty of life under the water
and the blue sea with golden sand
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Is a meeting of borders, it has a unique location, overlooking the Aqaba harbor
in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and only 2 miles from Elate Holy Land. Egypt has a major
plans for this area as a tourism center. It has all the excitement and fascination
a tourist could want; the beach with its clear crystal water, its colored reefs
and rare fish. It currently has good restaurants and beach cafes. In its hotels
with their private beaches you can enjoy the wealth of water sports, scuba diving
… etc in addition to sunbathing where you can relax and spend a leisurely afternoon
enjoying the calm sea.
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There you will visit the Mount of Sinai, which carries a lot of historical & spiritual
significance where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. Saint Catherine
monastery: Set beneath the mountain. It has been one of the world’s great centers
of religious pilgrimage over fifteen centuries. Quite simply the monastery is a
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Located 260 km. from Cairo. It has experienced more than its fair share of invasions.
Fortunately the latest one is peaceful and it is well known by its palm shaded beaches.
It has various hotels with different categories |
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Located 225 km. from Cairo on the Gulf of Suez. Famed for the variety of seashells
washed up on its beach and its perfect windsurfing conditions. There are number
of resorts growing up around the town. |
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