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Naama Bay Sharm El Sheikh

24 Reviews Na'ama bay is the centre of all action in Sharm-el-Sheikh. Everything lives to tourism and from tourism. The beach is segmented in several private concessions, with a band of less than 20 meters...

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Egyptian Museum Cairo

238 Reviews One of "must see" places, regardless there are more findings in other countries museums (f.e. British). It is good idea to take official guide trough museum. There are experts and there are not to...

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Snorkeling Hurghada

29 Reviews Hi, I visited Makadi Bay (south of Hurghada with my wife in September 2010 mainly for snorkeling. The experience was really nice. Here is a link to a portfolio of pictures and videos of the below...

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Valley of the Kings Luxor

150 Reviews I was stupid not to figure out at first what's VOK or Q means, like seriously it inhabits me for 5 minutes. The valley necropolis was the burying grounds of the Pharaohs for 500 years during the...

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Montazah palace and gardens Alexandria

27 Reviews Muntaza is the western-most part of the city that lies along the coast. It has a number of hotels and restaurants, and benefits from the fact that it is close to the former King’s palace. The district...

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Excursions Sharm El Sheikh

43 Reviews It was a great day! St. Katherine, Coloured Canyon, Blue Hole, were the highlights of a day trip that included the usual performance of a jeep bogging in the desert, with tourists pushing it under a...

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Gizeh Pyramids Cairo

352 Reviews We have just returned from our honeymoon in Egypt and we only spent two days in Cairo, and believe me, it was more than long enough! The moment I saw a poor dog lying dead at the side of the road...

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Scuba Diving Hurghada

22 Reviews Hurghada is idealistic for scuba diving, since the water is so clear and the are so many different kinds of fish, plants and corals. I never tried to scuba dive myself but I was recommended by...

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Karnak Temple Luxor

201 Reviews On left side of the Hypostyle Hall, there is an exit that will lead to the Open-air Museum. There is also an exit point at the Great Court where you can access this site. This museum requires a...

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new Library of Alexandria Alexandria

44 Reviews The Bibliotheca Alexandrina or Library of Alexandria is a huge complex situated on the Mediterranean Sea. It was inaugurated on October 16th, 2002. In 1974 a plot of land was chosen by the Alexandria...

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Ras Mohammed National Park Sharm El Sheikh

31 Reviews The national park is, officially, the best place to see the reefs, but... will it really be? Flocks of tourists interact each day with the reef, causing erosion and and damaging the natural balance....

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Khan el Khalili Cairo

94 Reviews So what is a visit to the city of Cairo without walking along the fascinating souk of Khan El-Khalili. This is surely on the top 5 list to see in Cairo. There are about 3 tourists there who asked me...

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Giftun Island Hurghada

7 Reviews This is a sandy island in the Red Sea about up to one hour by small boats from Hurghada. It is not much to see there except a nice sandy beach. All what might be of interest on the island is off...

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Temple of Hatshepsut Luxor

111 Reviews Architect Senenmut who built this Temple, was inspired in his design by the plan of the neighboring mortuary Temple of the 12th Dynasty King, Neb-Hept-Re. The Temple was built for the great Queen...

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Down town area & cornich Alexandria

39 Reviews Despite the repressive and often brutal nature of the Egyptian state, the Egyptian Army has long been viewed as an institution of honour and pride for the people of Egypt. The country has had...

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Snorkeling Sharm El Sheikh

40 Reviews One of the featured snorkeling places in Sinai is this one, close to Dahab. The reef is not a wall, as everywhere else, but a sort of carpet, wide, rich, wonderful, with a deep hole in the middle....

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Citadel Cairo

143 Reviews If the exterior of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali is not Ottoman enough, then the interior will certainly convince the visitor. Resting on four half-domes is a large central dome, from which hangs an...

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Desert Hurghada

23 Reviews On these trips, you drive a quad bike into the "desert", where you meet members of a Bedouin tribe, are served tea and a "barbecue", observe their way of lifeand watch the sunset. It's made to sound a...

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Luxor Temple Luxor

147 Reviews On the day I went to the Luxor Temple, mistakenly I thoguht the mosque on the site which is near the town square was the entrance. So entered. Not only that, because I was trying to avoid this tout...

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Pompey's Pillar Alexandria

21 Reviews It was a close call, this could have been in 'Tourist Traps'. It's pretty well advertised as such, and expecting little I took a walk and investigated. Talking a walk through a new city with a...

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Quad Biking Sharm El Sheikh

26 Reviews We had the choice of an early morning ride out or an evening one. They do it at these times so you can see the sun rise or set as its pretty nice in Egypts sky. We picked the evening one due to i...

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Mosques Cairo

194 Reviews Islamic Cairo, often referred to as Fatimid Cairo, is extremely fascinating, as this part of the city has changed little in perhaps 500 years. It was the centre of Cairo for 8 centuries, from its...

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Camel Rides Hurghada

9 Reviews If you haven´t tryed it do it, the camel keeper came to us when we were on the beach and having fun. A ride takes about 15 minutes and we payed 100 Egyptian Pounds thats about 14€, we could have...

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Felluca Rides Luxor

29 Reviews Price was 60LE for 1hr at sunset after some bargaining. Captain's name was this young guy called Mohammed and boat name was Shangri-La - out look for the Bob Marley picture on the the main sail - his...

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fort of Qaitbey Alexandria

42 Reviews It was suspected for years that the Great Lighthouse was on this site, but on in recent years have they found evidence to confirm it. The Fort that resides on the site is beautiful. Well built and...

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TOP TEN THINGS TO DO: Luxor

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Ah...Luxor! It may be the Scam capital of Egypt, but whatever it is, it sure hugs all the greatest gems of Egypt! 1. Visit the Karnak temple at the day- take your time and admire all the hieroglyphics, some with colors still amazingly intact. But don't go here during the afternoon (11 AM- 4PM) it's going to be total hell for you! 2. Visit the Karnak at night! It's a total unique experience! Let the well done sound and light guide you as you WALK down this massive temple at night! 3. See Hatsheptsut's temple- she's spoiled enough to whip the men to make her this grandiose temple all just for her!4. If there’s just one tomb to visit in the Valley of Kings, let it be Tutmosis III- it’s the only tomb where in you climb a little ravine and the interior is quite beautiful. 5. If it’s open, visit Nefertiti’s tomb, the most colorful and prettiest tomb among all (See my tourist trap for info)6....

The pyramids of Giza

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Maybe the most interesting as well as significant of Egypt’s attractions would be the pyramids of Giza, which are one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the only remaining one of theold Seven Wonders of the World to be included in the newly updated list.Clara had to wake up at 2 a.m. in her Hurgadha hotel to make the longarduous journey to visit Giza. After an 8 hr coach trip, they arrived andobligatory pictures were made with the pyramids and the Sphinx – a cat-like structure lying on its front made. Due to Ramaden the sites were closed early.Then after seeing a few more sights it was back in the bus for the return trip.Clara arrived back at midnight but she said despite the cold bus due to air-con,and the long travel time, the trip was well worth while.

cultural immersion

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I believe one of the best ways to become immersed within a local culture is the observation of it's people interacting. In Egypt, I found the khan-al khalil bazzar. This is one of the most unique places that I have ever seen. The craziest thing that I saw was about ten people standing around a barrel cut in half putting their hands into a green mushy substance, taking handfuls and putting it on bread to eat. It also had to be one of the most unsanitary things I have ever seen. I have gone skydiving, but there was no way I would have tried any of that mess :-)

RELAX and SLOW DOWN! The most underrated tip!

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Perhaps to make the most out of any trip, RELAX! And SLOW DOWN!Don't rush everything in a day! Remember! In order to know a country, unless you're an archeologist or something, you don't have to visit every sites! Just visit the ones you think that's worth visiting and if you're having a hard time deciding, cross down every sight in the book and just choose one at the time! Also be flexible- not like a robot like person who has to follow every single tip in the book! And if you need more time, add more days! In Egypt especially since it's a hot and demanding country, oh you sure don't wanna test its heat! (Nobody tours the Valley of the Kings during 1-3 PM! You're crazy to tour it at this hour!) Everybody (Well okay, not everybody) here takes a nap, relaxes from 11 PM till 4 PM! That's why Egypt parties at night every night! You too, should take naps and slow down.And looking for a place...

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo

by Paul2001

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo is probably the most impressive of the many magnificent mosques that I visited in Cairo's Islamic quater. It is both the oldest mosque in Cairo and the largest in terms of area covered. The mosque was built in the late 9th century The minaret is an excellent example of early Islamic architecture and resembles the minaret in Samarra. The mosque is free to enter although you have to pay for foot coverings. It is open from 8am to 5pm daily.

Visit Pyramids and Sphinx

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If in Eygpt, you must visit the Pyramids and the Sphinx. My wife and I were able to have arranged beforehand through our travel agent, a tour - which involved an Eygptologist, a driver in an air-conditioned mini-van, and just my wife and I. When visiting the Sphinx, you can stand approximately 25 feet from it, but can't actuually walk up to it due to a drop-off from excavation.The Pyramids are a different story. Tourist police are there (dressed in white uniforms) and will nicely ask you if you want to go up and touch the pyramids, allowing you to do so. It is appropriate to offer 'baksheesh', beter known as a 'tip' for offerings or help. 1 Eyptian pound is like 17 cents in US currency. Handing them a 5 Egyptian pounds, although less than one US dollar to us is very much appreciated. There are some camel drivers around who will ask if you want to ride one, but my wife and I just said,...

TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO: Alexandria

by matt10gonzalez

Alexandria is Cairo by the sea! A more peaceful and prettier version! But alas! Alexandria lacks big time ruins like the Pyramids and so on- its roman ruins, gone in the lapse of time and what only remains is a huge pillar and an amphitheatre (disappointing compared to ancient Roman city, Jerash, Jordan!) The Great Light House, one of the 7 ancient wonders has crumbled thanks to an earthquake (but is now a thrilling and beautiful fort) and Cleopatra’s palace has sunk to the sea. (Probably karma due to all her mischiefs like giving up the Egyptians to the Romans.) Still, that’s what makes Alexandria an off-beaten city- the locals here really look at you! And that’s the magic of her! TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO:1. Quit whining that the Great Light House is gone! What can you do? But the least you can do is visit exotic Fort Qaitbey, a castle like fort that was erected with the remaining bricks...

FIVE TOP THINGS TO DO: Sharm El Sheikh

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Sharm El Sheikh-Sharm is unique- it’s the only place in Egypt that’s more like a resort town in Greece rather than Egypt! It’s also the only place in Egypt where in Westerners outnumber the locals. And for those who don’t enjoy the crowds and the noisy nightlife of Sharm, peaceful Dahab is just an hour away!1. Snorkel or Dive in Ras Mohammed National Park or the Red Sea! That’s the main reason you come to Sharm- to see the beauty of one of the world’s best dive spots: The Red Sea! Not even Eliat or Aqaba can come even just halfway in beating the Red Sea. Though this sea may be rough (and cool), the marine life is colorful and fantastic! 2. And if you hate the sea, try going to the St. Catherine Monastery, a monastery hiding beneath the craggy sand mountains and said to be the place where Moses (In Christianity Religion) was said to have found the Ten Commandments. Oh yeah! And don’t fall...

TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO: Aswan

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Aswan is last town along the Nile before Sudan but it’s also the prettiest and truly a last frontier town! It many in common with Africa. (The people are dark skinned; the culture is Nubian and so on) than Egypt! So don’t worry- it’s far from harassing as Luxor or even Cairo! 1. Visit the magnificent Abu Simbel! Even if you hate temples, and have to wake up at 4 in the morning (Most of the tours leave at this time unless you fly (but expensive), this temple should not be missed! Imagine how incredible man was able to restore this gigantic temple that sank in sand and underwater and how he was able to preserve it amazingly intact! Oh yeah, and watch out for the mirages during the way back to Aswan in the day! 2. Budget and pay for a Nubian village tour! The Keylany hotel (30 US for two rooms with comfortable aircon & bath) does an excellent job with this- you get to ride a felucca through...

TOP TEN THINGS TO DO: Cairo

by matt10gonzalez

CAIRO-It’s the biggest city in Africa! It’s chaotic, it’s hectic, it’s noisy, it’s a male city, it’s exotic, it’s interesting, it’s a city that sleeps during the day and parties at night, it’s lots of fun and it’s the perfect place to get road kill! Love it or hate it, you can’t avoid Cairo, the Middle East version of New York. (Which is probably true- You might just land here! And it's also more Middle Eastern than African too.) TOP TEN THINGS TO DO:1. Play Lawrence and Arabia! Do a Camel/Horse Adventure for hours at sunset! (4 PM-7 PM) Just riding with the late sunset winds along with the pinkish red sunset and the pyramids turning red is an experience you'll never forget!2. Go amok with the smells, the odors, the crowds, the colors, the antiques, souvenirs in the super crowded labyrinth of Khan al-Khalili! 3. Just eating the Koshari- it's cheap and a unique HOT culinary experience!4....

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