Travel Agents
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For over 10,000 years, Egypt has been a cross-roads for North Africa,
the circum-Mediterranean and the Middle East trade routes.
Its stunning archeological ruins, striking desert scenery, world-class
diving in the Red Sea, golf, horse-back or camel riding and a bustling
and friendly population make it an exciting travel opportunity for the
entire family.
The
Egyptian government's most comprehensive web site with many travel agencies
in Egypt is provided in this hotlink.
Popular tourist destinations
include:
Cairo:
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Touring Cairo
can take several days to do properly. The most common sites
include 1)the pyramids of Giza; Saqarra;
Egyptian Museum; Mohammed Ali Mosque and the Khan
El Khalili open air market. The sound and light show at the Pyramids
is also a pouplar stopover.
In addition,
there are excellent golfing opportunities with world-class sand
traps!
Private tour
guides are available and recommended. Transportation is by
small mini-bus or taxi. Recommended guides shown on this web
site provide transportation in vehicles equipped with comfortable
seats with seat belts and knowledgeable guides.
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Luxor:
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Luxor is home to the
famous valley of the kings where Tut's tomb was discovered in 1922.
Significant excavations continue today, with the most recent discovery
of the tombs of 50 or more sons of Ramses II. The temple of Karnak,
Hatshepsut's palace, Neferteri and Ramses II tombs offer truly remarkable
archeology sites. The desert scenery is also striking, and excellent accommodations
are available at a number of 5 star hotels.
Nile
Cruises (4 days, 3 nights) originating in Luxor
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Large numbers
of boats leave Luxor for day, 3 night cruises that leisurely work
their way upstream toward Aswan, where additional sites included the
Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island and a host of impressive archeological
sites with magnificent desert scenery. Intermediate stops include
Kom Ombo and other sites reached largely only by boat. Options
are given the traveller at Aswan to take a 1/2 day or longer additional
tour to Abu Simbel, located on the Nile near the Sudanese boarder. |
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Simbel features the monuments of Ramses II which greeted
visitors for eons as they floated down the Nile from Sudan and Ethiopia.
These spectacular temples dedicated to Ramses and his wife Nefertari
were saved from inundation by the Aswan high dam through multi-national
efforts to relocate the tombs above the lake in the 1960's.
Twice a year, and the equinox, sunlight enters the tomb and shines
directly upon 3 of Egypt's ancient god, leaving a statue of the God
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Siwa/Bahariya
and Farafra/Kharga Oases (Desert Tours)
Desert tours
featuring pristine dune fields, ancient ruins, caravan routes and
remote oasis are available through many private tour companies.
They offer a glimpse at the more remote parts of Egypt.
Most trips take
several days or a week to complete, so plan well ahead.
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Diving
and Snorkeling (Red Sea):
Excellent 3-5 star resort hotels are located along the Red Sea coast
line. They offer excellent dining, shopping and relaxation supplemented
by snorkeling or diving excursions. The Red Sea reefs are
among some of the best developed in the world. Dive or snorkel
boats can be rented daily or for extended trips which include deep
sea fishing.
Resort locations are 5-7 hours from Cairo by car, and 45 minutes
to 1.5 hours by air.
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Travel
Information in general:
Travel Agencies are
the easiest way to get travel information, book airlines and obtain a
meet/assist at the airport to facilitate Visa purchase, clearance through
customs, etc., is to contact a travel agency directly regarding fares,
bookings and peripheral sightseeing trips in Egypt. We recommend you use
one of the reliable agencies listed below. A number of high quality agencies
can assist you.
Some
local agencies used commonly by expatriates in Egypt are given below:
Amarco
Tours:
39 El Nadi St.; Maadi,
Cairo Egypt
Phone: 202-351-3566; 202-350-2055
e:mail: Amarco@starnet.com.eg
SeeEgypt:
26 Road 87;23 Road
15 Maadi, Cairo: Egypt
torg@intouch.com
Phone: 202-350-9146; 202-378-0972
FAX: 202-350-9146
Thomas
Cook:
88 Road 9; Station
Square P.O. Box 165-11511
Maadi, Cairo; Egypt
Phone: 202-351-1419; 202-351-0232
FAX: 202-350-2651
Egypt
Panorama Tours:
4
Road 79; Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Phone: 202-350-5880;
202-351-0200
FAX: 202-351-1199
Minerva
Tours:
5 “B” Al Mamalik
El Bahria Street; Manial El-Roda-Cairo, Egypt
Phone: 202-363-6793; 368-1286; 368-9871
FAX: 202-363-0466
E:mail: egytat@link.com.eg
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