Excursions in Egipte

Excursions in Egipte

Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 02 фев 2015, 19:53

Excursions in Egipte
Tours in Cairo

Cairo attracts many tourists and admirers of antiquity. Each tourist trip becomes a unique chance to experience the city. However, the first journey is the most important, because it determines the overall impression. Excursions are organized in Cairo at the ideal level, so pastime seems saturated.
attractions Cairo

What are the attractions in Cairo included in the excursion program? What deserves attention tourists?

The Great Pyramids of Giza. This attraction is different proud appearance, which embodies the idea of immortality. Number of pyramids is about hundreds and they are all different: large and small, step and perfectly smooth walls. The Pyramids of Giza are located along the banks of the River Nile, so tourists can feel the spirit and the millennium, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Great Sphinx, the guardian of the pyramids of Egypt, wants to explore with you. To see it, you will need to come to the foot of the Giza plateau. Great Sphinx looks like a lion with a human head. Its dimensions are truly surprising: height - 20 meters, length - 73 meters. If you wish, you can stay on the light and music performance, during which you will hear the unusual history of the construction of the pyramids and learn features of the culture of ancient Egypt, to imagine how the Egyptians lived many centuries ago.
Citadel is an old fortress, which reflected the invasion of cruel conquerors. Located inside the fort palaces, mosques, barracks and warehouses. From the walls boast amazing views over Cairo. Once you enter the Citadel, you must visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, this is a big temple, featuring a domed roof and form two thin minarets. Construction had in the middle of the last century, after which the mosque immediately gained fame.
The Egyptian Museum can hit you, because the collection, reflecting the amazing art of Egypt, is the true interest.
Sightseeing tours in Cairo, are also popular. In order to understand the city, it is important to visit two unusual areas. First of all, you should visit the Islamic quarter of the Khan el Khalili, which survived until our days. Here you can see the medieval city gates, houses in traditional style, and schools and madrasah. Christian Old Cairo there since ancient times. Here you can see the Coptic Church has not changed since it was built. The main difference between them from the Orthodox churches can be called almost complete absence of frescoes.

Discover Cairo, because this city deserves the attention of every tourist longing to understand that the modern world is based on the rich history and culture, amazing!
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Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 02 фев 2015, 19:56

Excursions in Luxor

Luxor - this is the most visited city in Egypt, which is why the tour in Luxor - an integral part of the local recreation. You can relax in Luxor at an affordable price, as evidenced by the numerous reviews.
attractions Luxor

The main attractions of Luxor, which need to see while on holiday in this wonderful city:

Valley of the Pharaohs. In the famous "Valley of the Pharaohs" is about forty tombs of the pharaohs. It is in this place and found the tomb of King Tutankhamun. All the tombs were excavated in the rock. This was done in order to hide them from prying eyes. On the ceilings and walls of tombs can be seen colored, bright pictures that tell the story of the exploits and life of the deceased.
Colossi Memnosa. Colossi Memnosa called funerary temple, which was erected in honor of the god Amun-Ra. Now you can only see two statues that are left of this ancient temple. Giant statues of Amenhotep have a height of 20m. Imagine, every foot of the statue to 2 m long and 1 m thick.
Mummification Museum. This unique museum, the only one of its kind, more of the world you will not find in it are stored human and animal mummies. Around the museum there are about 150 mummies. It is located right on the Corniche. This museum will introduce you to the art of mummification.
Temple of Karnak. The most impressive place of the museum - columned hall of Pharaoh Seti I. All columns are decorated with colored reliefs. On the south side of the temple is a sacred lake. On the shore of the lake stands once considered residents of Egypt sacred huge scarab beetle. This temple is similar to the whole city, which consists of three central temples.
Temple of Luxor. This ancient temple is located on the banks of the Nile. This sacred place, where do many ancient Egyptian rituals. The most interesting archaeological finds, which can be seen in the temple - sphinxes, two colossal statues of Ramses and an obelisk made of pink granite.
Ramesseum Temple. This memorial temple dedicated to the approval of the immortality of Pharaoh Ramses II. However, to date, this temple is the extensive ruins. The creators of the church made the greatest mistake of his building in an area annually flooded Nile.

Go on a sightseeing tour in Luxor, and you get a lot of positive emotions and you will see many interesting things. You looking forward to the mysterious Luxor!
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Excursions in Taba

Near the Egyptian-Israeli border is a beautiful resort town of Taba. If you book excursions in Taba, you will realize that the proximity to countries such as Jordan and Israel makes this resort very attractive for tourists.
Taba attractions

Sightseeing tours in Taba help you get acquainted with the main attractions of this beautiful city and its surroundings.

The most important attraction is the Pharaoh's Island in Taba. This amazingly beautiful island surrounded by turquoise water. Once this island was a Phoenician port. A little later it was conquered by the Crusaders, and then fell to the sultan Saladin. Nature itself has created this island to it could build a border post. Post really existed there during the Pharaohs. In the 12th century one of the rulers of Egypt built on the island of Pharaoh powerful fortress. Most recently, this fortress was restored and made it into a museum. Evenings along the coast arrange unforgettable light and sound. Against the background of the dark waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, this fortress looks rather mysteriously.
Taba is a coral reef, which is considered one of the most popular destinations for diving. From the coast to the reef sail small boats, which in just a few minutes brings tourists to the dive site.
Castle Zaman built a young but very talented architect Hani Roshdy. The castle is a rather unusual building. It was built entirely from local materials that were mined in the Sinai Peninsula. The creators of the castle have put a lot of effort to make it environmentally friendly. This castle is decorated with works by local artists. For visitors opened a beautiful swimming pool, from which a magnificent view of the Red Sea. Castle Zaman - is a quiet peaceful place where you can relax under the unobtrusive music.
Fjord Taba - a great place for diving. Here, the stunning beauty of the bay with wonderful scenery and magnificent coral reefs. For experienced divers suit Fjord Hole and novice divers better to visit Fjord Banana.

From a trip to Taba, a city that is filled with an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality, you'll get lots of positive emotions. Tourists who has ever visited this beautiful city, come back here again and again. If you want to spend your vacation perfect, then tour in Taba - this is truly an excellent choice.
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Excursions in Sharm el-Sheikh

Sharm el-Sheikh attracts many tourists who dream to feel the charm of the exotic. Why this city is one of the most popular? What excursions in Sharm el-Sheikh deserve the attention of tourists?

Sinai, which is located in Sharm el-Sheikh attracts beautiful beaches and warm clear sea. Many tourists dream to fully enjoy a relaxing holiday and go on interesting excursions. Attractions should be noted Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Moses and the Coloured Canyon.
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So you've decided to start planning excursions in Sharm El Sheikh? What sights are worth your attention?

Every tourist must visit the Monastery of St. Catherine at night and climb the mountain of Moses. It is important to be prepared for the fact that the walk would be severe and require physical effort, so no comfortable shoes can not do. You will need to rise to a height of about 720 meters and overcome some seven kilometers. In addition, the route runs along a narrow trail, and therefore the trip is complicated and requires more caution. What is remarkable monastery of St. Catherine? First of all, it is a monastic center located in the valley. It is surrounded by three majestic mountains: Catherine Safsafa, Moses. It is important to note that the height of mountains reaching 1570 meters. The tour involves inspection of the relics of St. Catherine and the old icons. Additionally, you can see the burning bush, which grows in the monastery.
You want to go on an extraordinary journey? In this case, you can choose a trip to the best jeep in the Coloured Canyon. The program includes visits to the unusual market, which is located in Dahab. The market is a collection of shops, each of which deserves the attention of tourists. You can buy beautiful decorations and unusual souvenirs at low prices. Take a chance to buy the best souvenirs and gifts as well as for himself, and for all your loved ones!
You still want to thrill? So, it's time to make a quad bike safaris. If desired, you can ride a camel and chat with the Bedouins.

Sightseeing tours in Sharm el-Sheikh will be the beginning of acquaintance with one of the most amazing and unusual destinations in the world!
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Excursions in Hurghada

Many tourists go to Hurghada. What is this city attracts people of Egypt? What excursions in Hurghada can visit? What area multifaceted and wonderful world can be found?

Hurghada is located on the Red Sea coast. The resort town is located at a distance of 500 kilometers from Cairo. In this regard, in the excursion program can include familiarity with the Cairo and Alexandria, because each of them is a remarkable city.
attractions Hurghada

Sightseeing tours in Hurghada enable feel the atmosphere of the resort and to begin to understand it. What is this city attracts tourists who are willing to come here from all over the world? It can be found during the excursion, but later on each attraction should meet individually. So what are the attractions attract tourists?

Red Sea can be called not only the main attraction of Hurghada, but the whole of Egypt. Every admirer of nature can appreciate the beauty of the coral islands, of which it should be noted Carless. It should be noted that the coral island Carless different projections in the form of towers, of which broke many ships. Divers can explore the sea inhabitants. All tropical fish in different sizes and colors seem so nice, that is capable of diving to win the heart. Boats for excursions are offered with special equipment. Boats depart early in the morning and one hour come to the coral islands. From that moment, one of the best excursions.
Local aquarium attracts many tourists. This is where you can see fish and stingrays, turtles and sea urchins and moray eels that live in the Red Sea. The aquarium is located in the Old Town. Meet with representatives of the underwater sea can be any day from early morning to late evening.
The temple was built Coptic Christians living in Egypt. Landmark is located on the corner of two streets, namely Soliman Mazar and El Souk. Tourists can visit the Coptic church and see its unusual decor and feel amazing atmosphere and to find peace, to think about eternity.
Palace "1000 and One Nights" attracts its mystery. You close exotic? In this case, visit the ancient palace and see an unusual evening show. You can enjoy the best oriental dishes and delicious coffee, shisha ... Without a doubt, this evening will be one of the best in your life!
El Dahar - a modern area of Hurghada, which attracts many people who want to understand how changing one of the most popular cities in Egypt. You can visit the shopping malls and small shops handicrafts and souvenirs, visit the restaurant and have a good time. In El Dahar is Abulhasana Elshazi mosque is the largest in the city. Its height exceeds 40 meters. The opening took place over 50 years ago, but the architectural decoration attracts tourists. Center El Dahar Hurghada stores architectural traditions, so it was another landmark.

Hurghada - this is one of the most attractive resorts in Egypt, and that deserves your attention!
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Abu Simbel

Temple of Abu Simbel was entirely carved out of the rock in the XIII century BC to commemorate the victory of the pharaoh Ramses II over the Hittites. On the facade of the church tower of four colossal statues of Ramses II, seated on a throne, supplemented with carved images of captives, symbolizing the union of Egypt.

The temple consists of four rooms with adjacent rooms on the sides. The hypostyle hall near the southern and northern columns are huge statues of the god Osiris with a hooked stick and whip, topped with a crown of Upper Egypt, or the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. The reliefs depict the hall of Ramses II, striking the enemies of Egypt and bringing gifts to himself as a deity.

In the latter, the small hall are stone sculptures of the gods Amun, Ra, Ptah and of Ramses II. A unique feature of this temple is that only twice a year - on February 22 and October 22 - the face of the pharaoh is illuminated by the first rays of the rising sun. The rest of the direct sunlight in the last room does not penetrate.
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