There is a lot more to Egypt vacation packages than sand and pyramids. The Arab Republic of Egypt is located in North Africa. It has a coastline on two seas, the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. The Sinai Peninsula offers miles of quiet shoreline. The Gulf of Suez on the western side and the Gulf of Aqaba to the east make the country an ideal holiday spot for honeymooners, families, and seniors alike.
There is so much to see and do.
Make friends with the locals and visit a Bedouin tent. Figure out how to make
unleavened bread in the first part of the day and the specialty of weaving mats
on a loom in the early evening. Dance with the natives late into the evening
and peer at the night sky through a telescope with the aid of your very own
star guide.
Journey down the Nile River on a
little yacht and laze in the daylight getting a charge out of delectable food.
Talk your captain into letting you take the helm or hop in the water for a
quick swim and snorkel. Back on shore, a camel ride is a definite must.
If you can tear yourself away
from the seaside, take a tour to the Great Pyramid of Giza. It is one of the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one of them to remain mostly in
one piece. It took twenty years to construct and was completed around the year
2560 BC. It is thought to be the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu of the Fourth Dynasty.
Also in Giza is the Great Sphynx, a statue of a mythical creature with the body
of a lion and the head of a man. It stands more than 66 feet high, 20 feet wide
and nearly 250 feet long.
If ancient wonders are really
your thing, save some time for the Lighthouse of Alexandria. The lighthouse was
actually built on the island of Pharos in the year 280 BC. It was commissioned
by King Ptolemy Soter, who succeeded Alexander the Great, who perished of a
fever at the age of 32. Of course, you might also want to set aside some time
to visit the Great Sphynx.
You may want to enjoy your
regular hobby in a different setting. Egypt offers golf, fishing, horseback
riding and many other activities. Choose a themed holiday built around
something that interests you. Archaeology, walking, art and even Christmas are
possibilities.
A fully inclusive holiday package
might include all flights, including internal flights, airport taxes and other
associated fees. It will also include your travel insurance, accommodation and
possibly some meals. You can arrange to prepay for any tours (Nile cruise,
Pyramids, Lighthouse, etc.). Also, if you sort out porterage of luggage at your
hotel, this can save you fiddling with foreign currency and trying to figure
out how much to tip.
Many inclusive Egypt vacation
packages include the services of a company representative to assist with
check-in at the airport. It is useful if your tour company has an office nearby
your accommodation to provide assistance with any problems that crop up,
especially if you are unfamiliar with the local language.
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