Egypt

The great Pyramids of Giza. Before heading off to Egypt on my holiday I did a little bit of reading to prepare myself for my trip and I was really surprised to learn there are in fact 93 pyramids found throughout Eygpt. When you speak to people about the pyramids most people think of the three great Pyramids at Giza visualising them on the outskirts of Cairo. I was aware that there were other pyramids and had heard about the first pyramid at Saqqara which really did not look like the pyramids that we think about but were rather step pyramids or burial mounds. It was also true that the Pharaoh would have been buried under the ground and the ...  Read the complete review

The Major Tourism Sites in Egypt It's wise to rise early to visit the Giza Plateau and to see the three pyramids and Sphinx, the early morning heat is far more mild and the stench of Cairo less overwhelming after a cool night. Even arriving at seven am, it could already be too hot and still not in time to be one of the 100 people who are allowed into the Great Pyramid each day. It is limited to that to prevent the deterioration due to sweat, breath exhalation and general wear and tear. It has been suggested that all the historical venues will be closed to the public soon to preserve them. Special video work is being undertaken with NASA equipment in ...  Read the complete review

INTRODUCTION ----------------------- I will never forget studying Ancient Egypt in year 3 of school. I was an enthusiastic 7 year old with a passion for history. I remember returning home begging my mum to buy some straw and let me dig up the garden so that I could make mud bricks like the Ancient Egyptians did. I loved learning about the gruesome mummification and the kings and queens. When I trained to be a teacher Egypt was the one topic I looked forward to teaching. It was only wise therefore that when we were planning our wedding and honeymoon we went somewhere as inspiring as Egypt. I was very lucky that my now husband had a life-long dream to visit ...  Read the complete review

I always want to visit Egypt, so I did lots of research online before I've booked my trip. Let me say first, I found a Company online called exploreegypt.co.uk and it was interesting what they offered me, so I've decided to book with them and I am really glad I did. My group was 8 people and my itinerary was 3nights Cairo, 4 nights Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel then at the end Hurghada by the Red Sea. I had great time in Egypt, it's a fascinating country with rich culture and history, and we really loved the Egyptian people we found them very friendly. The agent we were dealing with was very professional Tour Operator. He helped us create the perfect itinerary (there was a ...  Read the complete review

I did lots of research online before I've booked my trip to Egypt. I found exploreegypt.co.uk Company online and it was interesting what they offered me, so I've decided to book with them. My group was 8 people and my itinerary was 3nights Cairo, 4 nights Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel then at the end Hurghada by the Red Sea. we had a great time in Egypt , it's really an amazing country full of rich history, and I think Mohamed Fahmy who organized our trip was the most professional Tour Operator I've dealt with in that market, he was very easy to talk to and prompt in his replies. He helped us create the perfect itinerary (there was a lot I wanted to see) and he was able ...  Read the complete review