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Introducing Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo
Dusit International's first footprint on the African continent The blend of Thai and Egyptian culture assures a truly unique hotel experience Dusit International, one of Asia's leading hotel groups, has announced the official opening of its first ...
Fairmont Adds New Jewels Along The Ancient Silk Road
Company opens new hotels in Egypt, China and United Arab Emirates Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the official opening of three new properties along the ancient path of the silk road. Fairmont Nile City, in Cairo, Egypt; Fairmont Yangcheng ...
Egypt's Travco Buys German Hotel Chain Steigenberger
Travco announced Thursday it had acquired Germany's Steigenberger Hotels as part of it's international expansion effort. Under the takeover deal, the Steigenberger family is to sell its 99.6-per-cent stake in the company to Travco. No details of the ...
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Introducing Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo
Dusit International's first footprint on the African continent
The blend of Thai and Egyptian culture assures a truly unique hotel experience
Dusit International, one of Asia's leading hotel groups, has announced the official opening of its first ...
Egypt's Travco Buys German Hotel Chain Steigenberger
Travco announced Thursday it had acquired Germany's Steigenberger Hotels as part of it's international expansion effort.
Under the takeover deal, the Steigenberger family is to sell its 99.6-per-cent stake in the company to Travco. No details of the ...
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Egypt consists of much more than info about Pyramids, tours and monuments. It is also about luxury hotels and resorts, it is about romantic Nile Cruises down the Nile on festive river boats, Red Sea scuba diving, hot night spots, a night at the grand opera and it is a cultural experience like none you have ever experienced. Egypt is probably the world's oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 years ago. Over Egypt's history, early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind's earliest triumphs. For thousands of years, it has been the playground of emperors and kings, and we hope you will take the time to find out why
Cairo - Stretching along the banks of the River Nile, Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is a vast city where ancient traditions still hold up against the onslaught of modern life. A city of numerous districts, Cairo is a unique mix of medieval buildings and skyscrapers, bazaars and modern shopping malls, museums packed with ancient relics and stunning new bridges.Cairo's main square is Midan Tahrir, at the centre of Cairo and home to the Egyptian Museum, with downtown Cairo, the busy commercial district, to the north-east bordered by the River Nile. Gezira Island, connected to downtown by three bridges, houses the Cairo Tower and the Cairo Opera House. East of downtown is Islamic Cairo, the medieval heart of the city. Coptic Cairo, the seat of the Christian Coptic community, lies at the heart of Old Cairo, which is also home to Cairo's Jewish community. West of the Nile is Giza, about 18 kilometres south-west of the centre of Cairo, with the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
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Sharm el-Sheikh - With the Red Sea on one side and Mount Sinai on the other, Sharm El Sheikh is a favourite destination with scuba divers who come to see the stunning coral reefs, exotic fish and enjoy the warm waters.
The area boasts dramatic landscapes, long sandy beaches and a dry temperate climate all year round. A rapid growth in tourism over the past few years has seen the area develop into a well-established holiday destination with a variety of leisure activities including water sports, sailing, golf and desert safaris.
The barren desert of the Sinai can be explored by various excursions. Visit the unforgettable St. Catherine Monastery and take part in a journey 4000 years back in time.
The exploratory guests can enter the Desert Safari in adventurous beach buggy’s, ride a camel and finish off with a remarkable sunset dinner together with the Bedouins, just as they have done it for thousands of years.
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Luxor - Luxor consists of three main areas: the city of Luxor on the east side of the Nile, the town of Karnak (north of Luxor), and Thebes which is on the west side of the Nile. Often called the world’s greatest open-air museum, Luxor has many major historical sites such as the Temple of Luxor which was once the venue of complex liturgical rites. Close by is also Karnak, a monumental complex in which the centre stood the Temple of Amun-Re, the king of gods.
Visit the small and elegant Luxor Museum built along the Nile and discover the important archaeological finds from the Theban region and some masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art.
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Hurghada - Hurghada, known in Egypt as Ghardaga, was at one time just a simple fishing village. But now, with it's crystal clear water, untouched reefs and a multitude of ship wrecks, it has become one of the best Egyptian tourist destinations. The small town centre with its bazaars, mosques and lively atmosphere reflects typical Egyptian life. Further inland lie the Desert Mountains, ideal for desert tours. Most of all Hurghada offers sunshine and relaxation - all you could want for your holiday.
Hurghada is in an international centre for windsurfing, kiting, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, and above all snorkelling and diving. The underwater gardens offshore are considered some of the finest in the world.
Hurghada hosts a number of well-equipped facilities for aquatic sports, in addition to restaurants and bazaars. The coast enjoys world-wide fame for its coral and rare marine life. The Hurghada Aquarium is worth visiting, as you can view some of the most exquisite marine life species of the Red Sea.
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Alexandria - Alexandria, the pearl of the Mediterranean, was established by Alexander the Great to be the capital of Egypt 332 B.C. It became one of the most important commercial centers in Egypt and firmly gained ground as the intellectual capital of Egypt in the later ages. Known for its museum and library, Alexandria was one of the most important cultural spots of ancient Egypt, and to date retains its ancient charm. The great Library of Alexandria is considered a modern cultural lighthouse. The Antiquities Museum has over 14,000 relics
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El Gouna - El Gouna is about 22 km north of Hurghada and is easily accessible via international airport. It is set along kilometres of beachfront, seawater lagoons and islets.
El Gouna is an all year round sunshine resort offering a variety of activities during day and night. Activities include: diving and water sport centres, horse stables, go-carting, an 18-hole golf course (with a unique aqua driving range), internet cafes, casino, a marina, shopping arcades, bazaars, a wide selection of restaurants and bars, and discotheques.
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Marsa Alam - Marsa Alam is situated near the Tropic of Cancer where the Arabian Desert meets the Red Sea, and it has the appearance of a tropical paradise with its palm trees, mangroves and sea coast fringed with barrier coral reefs. Marsa Alam has a reputation amongst scuba divers due its numerous and unspoilt diving sites.
Marsa Alam where the most intriguing sights can be found under water, which is why it’s a paradise for divers and snorkellers. With most entertainment in the hotels, Marsa Alam is ideal for a resort-based family holiday.
Marsa Alam has some inland attractions nearby, such as the Emerald Mines and Temple of Seti I at Khanais.
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Dahab provides a vantage point to discover some of the most amazing landmarks of the Sinai.
The Saint Catherine Monastery located by the footsteps of Mount Sinai in the south of the peninsula is one of the oldest functioning Christian monasteries of the world, and is on the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the burning bush. It hosts one of the largest libraries of early codices and manuscripts, second only to the Vatican.
The Ras Mohammed is conveniently located close to Dahab and was established as a reserve for marine and terrestrial life of the Red Sea. Its shoreline configurations and coral reef ecosystems are recognized as among the best of the world.
You should also take the opportunity to visit Pharaoh’s island by the Gulf of Agaba, which hosts a citadel built by crusaders in the 12th century.
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Safaga - It is one of the most pistine diving areas in the Red Sea. All along The coastline are fringing coral reefs and throughout the sea there are small coral outcrops providing a safe haven for millions of beautiful reef fishes. Lionfish and clownfish are among the common and colorful denizens of the shallow-lying coral at this Red Sea snorkeling site. Safaga is located on a large protected bay with several sandy beaches. At Soma Bay is a long pier that makes a good shore-accessible dive site. Snorkel tour operators will take you out a a sandy island in the middle of the bay, a good site for snorkeling over broad shallow-lying coral. Among the other attractions: moray eels, anemones, cuttlefish, and octopus. You may even spot dolphins. A sidelight: It’s only a few hours to Luxor, to tour temples and tombs.
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