Where Can I Travel In Egypt?

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Combining a wondrous blend of romance and ancient history, Egypt is a country of varying sights, entertainment and cosmopolitan cities in addition to contemporary infrastructure with a supreme climate. It is officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt and is sited on the north side of Africa and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea; the principal geographical feature, famous the world over, is the river Nile. There are several cities in this magnificent country with Cairo being the capital city. Other cities include Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada. Egypt covers an incredible area of 1,001,450 square kilometres and has a population of 78,887,007 with Arabic as the official language. Transportation in Egyptian cities is convenient and it is offered in different ways which include trams, metro, buses, trains, aeroplanes and taxis.

Looking for place to go and things to do while in Egypt? There are various things to do here and they include visiting the six oases of Egypt. There is the largest one called Kharga which has the Berber community and temples and museums that exhibits the history of this tradition rich ...
... country. You can also take a Nile cruise which is usually between Luxor and Aswan and generally lasts for about five days. If you want to have the best view of Luxor, you can take a hot air balloon trip over the city. Hit the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean' at Alexandria which still attracts wealthy Caireans as a summer retreat though during this time the beaches are crowded. Go diving at Sharm el-Sheikh which is an action packed grand dame resort of the Sinai Peninsula along with neighbouring Na'ama Bay.

Unwind in Aswan, the gateway to Africa which is steeped in Nubian culture where you will see beautiful riverside walks. You can try your bargaining skills at Cairo's famous Khan-el Khalili bazaar throbbing with commerce and crammed with coppersmiths, perfume and trinkets. Visit some of the best diving, beaches and stunning coastline as well as vast deserts as you explore the Red Sea region. There are many other things to see anytime you are in Egypt including the medieval Cairo which has landmarks like the Midan Hussein square with its tea houses and imposing mosque of Sayyidna Al-Hussein, the Al-Azhar Mosque with the world's oldest university, the Museum of Islamic Art and the astounding Citadel medieval fortress. Make sure you visit the seven pyramids and one of the country's greatest attractions, the Egyptian Museum housing over 130,000 exhibits including Pharaonic and Byzantine art and sculpture, the Mommy Room and the celebrated Tutankhamun exhibition. These are just some of the attractions in Egypt but you will come across many more as you traverse this great North African country.

There is so much to do in Egypt and enjoying the nightlife is one of the best things to do. Cairo has the most vibrant nightlife though it is a Muslim country but you can see Cairenes celebrating all night long. There are many clubs and bars that do not sell alcohol but are permanently male domain areas. Besides these bars, there are several casinos in this capital city, most of them within the international hotels. After you have enjoyed yourself with all the entertainment, you are probably tired and looking for a place to relax and spend a comfy night. There are many hotels, apartments and lodges for you to rent and they offer the best accommodation services. Egypt is best visited during summer holidays for unlimited entertainment.