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For centuries, Egypt has captured the imagination and souls of travelers from around the world. It is not difficult to understand why: holding one of the seven wonders of the world - the three Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza are certainly a traveler's dream.
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. Cairo can be described as a city of contrasts where mud-brick villages stand beside Pharaonic ruins, which are surrounded by buildings of modern architecture. City traffic competes with donkey drawn carts - it is a city of chaos and clutter but at the same time of Ancient history and beauty.
. Further south south along the Nile we enter the city of Aswan, a city which developed as a result of the High Dam. We have Lake Nasser on the one side boasting Abu Simbel - the gigantic Temples of King Ramses II and Nefertari, while the Nile as we know it on the other side provides life and agriculture to its settlers.
It is a special city with a great vibe enhanced by the reception of the people as you explore the streets of the markets.
. The mighty Pharaohs of Abu Simbel and Philae Temple stand proud as they look upon Floating restaurants along the river abound, offering you a taste of Egyptian cuisine while watching the feluccas glide by. the city of Aswan.
. Some Egyptians' lives and lifestyles have remained very similar to that of their forefathers. Life takes on a more simple approach where the majesty of their natural world is used for their everyday survival. A trip on board a felucca is the finest way to come to appreciate their chosen lifestyles and to experience the wonders of their world as you sail down the Nile. Relax on board the felucca and watch the villages along the river banks pass by together with the sounds of water buffalo, donkeys, and children shouting "Hello... hello.." until they fade into the distance.
. Experience the array of colored-contrasts as the sun slowly disappears behind the desert mountains. From one way of life to another, its time to visit Edfu, a lively town offering you a chance to visit what is considered the best preserved and second largest Temple built in Egypt: Edfu Temple.
Moving further North, it's time to explore what used to be the ancient city of Thebes, now known as Luxor. Truly a city of classical Pharaonic culture, it now depends completely on tourism. However, you will feel like you are walking through history - it is in fact an open and living museum. Awake to the sunrise on the East bank - considered the city of the living, and explore the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Later, as the sun sets on the West Bank, shadows will be cast on the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and Hatchsepsut Temple, known by the Pharaohs as the city of the dead.
. As we travel further East, we enter the continent of Asia, destination Dahab, South Sinai. A walk along the main beach, lined with many restaurants decorated Bedouin-style, is certainly a traveler's paradise. Relax and unwind in one of the cheap restaurants, listening to the beats of your favorite band while you absorb the mountainous landscapes and breathtaking sunsets of the Sinai. Enter the world unknown to many people - the Underwater World - and explore its sensational, unspoiled waters. Life in the Red Sea is a diver's dream and if you are not a diver maybe you will become one!
From the vibrancy and energy of the big cities to the peacefulness and tranquility of the deserts; From the culture and traditions of the Arab world, to the Levi jeans and Reeboks of the modern; With its vast history and significance of its temples and tombs Egypt is certainly a feast for the eyes.
. Herodotus, the ancient Greek historian and intrepid traveler, described Egypt long ago as ' the gift of the Nile ' and since then, this gem in Africa's crown - home to the ancient pharaohs, pyramids, temples, monasteries, an assortment of gods and King Tutankhamen himself- has captured the imagination and interest of many. From notables such as Napoleon Nightingale, Lord Kitchener and Agatha Christie to great discoverers such as Howard carter, even a rock star or two all have been captivated by Egypt.
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