Egypt,The Jewel of the Nile

Cairo, Egypt

The largest city in Egypt, which also happens to be the capital city, is Cairo. It has the largest population of any city in Africa, and because of its historical significance, it has become a very important tourist destination for travelers from around the world. Visitors will find many wonderful Cairo attractions to see while they are in Cairo.

Cairo is one of the most fascinating cities in the world, and Cairo Vacations are a great way to see everything it has to offer. From ancient history to Nile Cruises, Cairo has it all.It was wonderful to sit down in the sailboat and enjoy the Nile.  It had a cool quiet to it, even though it’s located in the middle of crazy, busy, 20+ million people/third-largest-city-in-the-world Cairo!

 Cairo's Bread

made of wheat flour and water.so good and easily to digest and is eaten in replace of rice.

Millions of people visit the country of Egypt. They go to enjoy the amazing scenery, historical sights, museums, excellent cuisine and remarkable culture. Most make a point of visiting the city of Cairo, which is home to the Egyptian Museum and near the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx among other top attractions.

The city itself is the largest in the country and is a fascinating place to explore. This is the reason so many people plan a vacation in Cairo or ensure that a lengthy visit to the city is included in their Egypt vacation packages.

Most vacations in Cairo will include visits to the plains of Giza, but also several popular areas within the city itself. The main attraction is the Egyptian Museum, home to many of the most well-known mummies and treasures, including that of Tutankhamun and the “cache” of royal mummies discovered by tomb robbers in the 1800s.

 

Alexandria,Egypt

 

Alexandria - The Pearl of the Mediterranean. Second largest city in Egypt,has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern, its ambiance and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is only 225 km. from Cairo. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C., Alexandria became the capital of the Greco-Roman Egypt, its status as a beacon of culture is symbolized by the Pharos, the legendry lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World.

The setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Alexandria was also the center of culture and learning in the ancient world. But ancient Alexandria declined and when Napoleon landed he found a sparsely populated fishing village.

Blessed with a mild, pleasant climate and a string of exquisite beaches, Alexandria is a place to catch a fresh summer breeze. 

Mersa Matruh

Mersa Matruh is a Mediterranean seaport in Egypt. It is 240 km (149 miles) west of Alexandria and 222 km from Sallum, on the main highway from the Nile Delta to the Libyan border. Another highway leads south from the town, toward the Western Desert and the oases of Siwa and Bahariya. During Ancient Egyptian times and during the reign of Alexander The Great, the city was known as Amunia. In Ptolemaic and Byzantine times it was known as as Paraitonion (Παραιτόνιον), and in Roman times, as Paraetonium.

Marsa Matruh is a main Egyptian tourist city, and serves as a getaway resort for Europeans and Cairenes eager to flee the capital in the sweltering summer months. It is served by Mersa Matruh Airport. The city is known for its white soft sands and calm transparent waters; the bay is protected from the high seas by a series of rocks forming a natural breakwater, with a small opening to allow light vessels in.

It started as a small fishing town during Ancient Egyptian times and Alexander The Great and was named "Amunia". And there are ruins of a temple of Rameses II (1200 B.C.). Then, Mersa Matruh became known as Paraitonion in Ptolemaic era. Yet, when Roman occupation came to Egypt the town became an important harbor for trade and sending goods and crops to Rome. It was named Paraetonium at that time. During World War II, the British Army's Baggush Box was located to the east. During this period, Marsa Matruh was the terminus for a single-track railwayEl Alamein. which passed through.

Sharm El Sheikh

Along the southern end of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula is the town of Sharm El Sheikh. It is now known as thriving tourist hotspot with some of the world’s most well known hotel and restaurant chains, as well as world class scuba diving, nightlife, shopping and beaches. Interestingly, only thirty years ago it was a blank spot of desert sand alongside the sparkling Red Sea, but after an early 1980s peace agreement between Israel and Egypt the area quickly developed into its modern appearance.

Tourists of all kinds come to the area; divers, families, city dwellers, world travelers, retirees and many others, and the region’s businesses reflect that multinational patronage. Nowhere is that more clear than in the restaurants of Sharm El Sheikh, which include everything from the McDonald’s hamburger restaurant chain to five star gourmet establishments at the area’s exclusive resorts.