Egypt's wonders
Many famous features and figures have appeared to represent Egypt. The characters that form a prominent image in peoples heads when Egypt is mentioned are usually the same figures on Egyptian postcards. The pyramids are obviously the most famous architecture; housing the mummified Pharaohs. The Sphinx which sits alongside the pyramids is often used to represent the desert sands, the stone having been bleached after it's many years under Egypt's hot sun.
Discoveries on the Nile
The Nile is Egypt's Raison d'etre The temples and remnants of ancient civilizations which resided next to the great river show the uses to which the people put the water to. Economics, socialising, politics and religion can all be found depending on the river. The other major water attraction is scuba diving in the Red Sea. Some famous resorts include specialist towns whose economy revolves around the diving tourism such as Sharm el Sheikh.
Flying over the desert
Direct flights to Egypt are available from most major UK airports. The cross-continent journey takes around 5-6 hours and many different airlines travel it. Over 2000 miles (3200 km) separate London and Cairo, the flight is therefore medium-haul.
The history of Egypt & it's cultural heritage
Jeep safaris around the oases, camel touring on Mount Sinai or just calmly exploring one of Egypt's frantic cities; Egypt is an excellent location for numerous different pursuits. Aside from the watersports, animal activities and city nightlife, Egypt is also home to some excellent architecture, besides the Pyramids and Sphinx. The painted picturesque Valley of the Kings is by far the most popular tourist destination. Holidays around Egypt can include mountains, seas, sun, smells, desert. These features have consistently drawn people to the worlds oldest tourist destination since 430 BC when Greeks and Romans often holidayed in Egypt.
