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EGYPT
  General information
Capital Cairo
Currency Egyptian pound (EGP)
Area 1,001,450 square km
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info
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Weather, Top places of interest
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The Map of Egypt
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The most popular holiday resorts, beaches
Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Hurghada,
Taba
Cairo - the city has an attractive offer of an oriental life. The biggest advantage of Cairo is the proximity of one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world - the pyramids. Pyramids are situated on a plateau at Giza, located west from Cairo.
Sharm El Sheikh - a most famous resort on the Sinai Peninsula. It stands out thanks to amazing marine life of the red sea which is generally known. Colorful corals and fish of various shapes and colors, good conditions for diving. The resort lies under Mount Sinai, known as the Mountain of Moses. There is wide range of water sports available on the sandy beaches that are perfectly maintained. The resort has a beautiful promenade.
Dahab - is a small resort on the Sinai Peninsula. Dahab itself is situated on a beautiful shaped bay. You will admire sparkling clear turquoise water. There are ecellent conditions for windurfing.
Hurghada - located on the west coast of the Red Sea Hurghada belongs to the popular resorts for its sandy beaches and a rich marine life, which can be seen right from the shore. The advantage of this tourist center is the possibility of trips to amazing historical places Luxor, Valley of the Kings and many other famous landmarks.
Marsa Alam - this nice holiday resort in Egypt was orignally a sleping fishing village. Nowadays you can spend your holiday in this place enjoying the warm sea, coral reefs and beautifull sandy beaches. If you like diving or snorkelling, Red Sea around Marsa Alam is amazing place for you. There are many exotic fishes, dolphins, dugongs and even sharks.
Taba - originally was a small Bedouin village. Nowadays Taba is a young vacation place for Egyptians and especially for tourists from Israel. There are good conditions for scuba diving.
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