Egypt



Egypt is a part of the Holy Land, tours to Christian and other religious monuments are popular but Egypt also offers nature and desert treks, great scuba diving and even golf, fishing and birding expeditions.

For thousands of years travellers have been coming to Egypt to marvel at the Pyramids, the Sphinx, ancient Luxor and the River Nile Egypt Culture: Adam Henein is one of Egypt's best known artists, and commissioner of the Aswan International Sculpture Symposium. Music has been an important part of Egyptian culture from the very beginning. The official language is Arabic; however, English and French are widely spoken.

Bridging the trade route between Africa and the Middle East, Egypt has long played an important role in history. Birthplace of one of the greatest civilizations known to man, Pharonic Egypt has left an indelible mark on modern day Egypt. This can be seen today in the shape of spectacular monuments like the pyramids, statues and temples. The Pyramids of Giza, the oldest and only Ancient Wonder still standing, are testimony to perfection in art and design, never subsequently achieved. They were built by planners and engineers purely to serve their earthly rulers - who were also their gods.

Tours to Luxor the biggest open museum in the world is also a feature of a trip to Egypt, between Luxor and Aswan the capital of the south you can cruise the Nile with breathtaking views of the country side. An Egypt tour also has many shopping opportunities from hand crafted carpets to hand made papyrus. Experience Egypt's out of this world places of interest and rich culture with like-minded travellers. There are many group tours ranging from 3*-5* all giving you an enjoyable and cultural holiday in Egypt.

Islam is constitutionally established as the official religion of Egypt and around 90% of the population is Sunni Muslim with a small minority of Bohra Muslims and other non-Sunni sects represented. Egypt is one of Islam's most influential intellectual centers. Al Azhar University, the oldest university in the world, graduates Islamic scholars from every Muslim country on earth. Egypt is the cultural capital of the Arab world.

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