Egypt, the cradle of history and culture, can trace its beginnings to the civilizations that developed along the banks of the Nile River. It was the Nile that molded the character of the people and made them the most civilized among any nation of ancient times. From time immemorial, the mystique of ancient Egypt has drawn fascinated travelers from across the globe. You are about to embark on a journey that will enable you to capture the beauty and soul of this fascinating country!
Egypt is located in the northeast corner of the African continent. About the size of California, Nevada, and Arizona combined, it’s a large country, yet most of the population lives along the fertile Nile River. The Nile flows south to north through the eastern portion of the country and empties out into the Mediterranean Sea. Indeed, most of the destinations you will likely be interested in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan are on the Nile.
Cairo, the largest city in Africa, is a combination the exotic and the sophisticated. With a thousand minarets, oriental bazaars, and gracious residential districts, it is also a rare blend of a time long past and a vibrant, modern present.
Western Egypt, making up the bulk of the country, is desert and largely uninhabited. The nation’s eastern border is marked by the Red Sea where the Gulf of Suez to the west and the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, help form the border of the Sinai Peninsula desert. The Suez Canal lies to the north between the Gulf of Suez and the Mediterranean.
The Pyramids, the Sphinx, the mosques, the bazaars, and the overwhelming wealth of Tutankhamen’s treasures in the Cairo museum will provide memories to last forever. Upper Egypt has many delights to offer you when you plan a diversion in this historic region, including the outstanding temples at Karnak, Luxor, Thebes, and the mystical Valley of the Kings.