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Tipping In Egypt 2009-01-09 08:21:00 "Tipping" or "service" as the West calls it do not fully express the purpose of the practice known in Egypt
as baksheesh.
Tipping isn’t easy in Egypt. With seemingly endless situations calling for a gratuity of some kind and virtually no set rules — and the added confusion of inflation — you are frequently left guessing at the appropriate amount to give. The look on the
Balloon Ride in Luxor 2009-01-06 01:58:00 Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles is a life time experience. You must wake up at 4:30 am to take the balloon ride in order to see sun rise. The trip is worth the effort of waking up that early. The sceneries are awesome and unparalleled in the whole world.
Balloon
Ride
Luxor Brief Description 2009-01-06 01:29:00 Luxor is located 675 km south of Cairo, in the province of Qena. It is governed by special statue giving it more autonomy than any other city in Egypt. It is considered one of the most important destinations for visitors who are interested in ancient Egyptian history. Since, the largest and best preserved monuments and temples are located in Luxor, it is considered the largest open air museum of Read more:Brief
Nile Cruise 2009-01-04 12:06:00 To the kings and queens of ancient Egypt, the Nile was the River of Life, the source of fertility and wealth. Today the Nile remains a river of fascination, an endless source of romance, pleasure and discovery. One of the most relaxing "chores" for a visitor to Egypt is cruising along the Nile aboard a cruise boat. Although elements of the modern world are beginning to transform parts of Read more:Cruise
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa Reopen 2008-12-28 13:33:00 Set on the banks of one of the most breathtaking waterways in the world, in a town rich with ancient antiquities, Hilton
Luxor Resort
& Spa is reopend, following a US$45 million dollar master makeover that has taken almost 3 years. Located within minutes of the Temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, the 236-room Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa has been entirely transformed to emerge as a
Egypt Fact Sheet 2008-12-28 06:21:00 Official Name: Arab Republic of Egypt
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Government: Republic.
Area: 1,001,450 sq km.
Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula.
Population: 78 million (2006).
Capital City: Cairo.
Other Major Towns: Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Port Said, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheik.
Peoples:
Egyptian Festivals 2008-12-26 03:05:00 Egypt is famous for its many festivals and religious carnivals, also known as mulids. They are usually associated with a particular Coptic or Sufi saint, but are often celebrated by all Egyptian
s irrespective of creed or religion.
Sham El Nessim: Literally sniffing of the breezes, Sham el-Nessim marks the beginning of spring. The ancient spring festival of Sham en Nisim has been celebrated by
What to See in Cairo 2008-12-05 03:16:00 The Pyramids of Egypt, which served as tombs for the Ancient Pharoas, and the statue of the Sphinx, which dates from 2565 BC and is probably the country's most famous monument, are located just west of Cairo
in the suburb of Giza. Despite the desert background usually depicted in photographs, the Pyramids are extremely close to Cairo and are likely to be affected by the city's continued expansion
Cairo You Either Fall In Love With Or Hate 2008-12-03 13:41:00 Cairo is an amazing city full of life and movement, and it is that way almost 24 hours every day, with the noisy honking of horns, children playing in the streets and merchants selling their wares and services. And here, the Egyptians are most at home in this powerful, modern and ancient city
Sights and Activities
The Pyramids of Giza - these three enormous structures (plus the mysterious Read more:Cairo
The beauty of traveling 2008-11-30 02:02:00 "There is no happiness for him who does not travel. Therefore, wander. The fortune of him who is sitting sits, it rises when he rises, it sleeps when he sleeps, it moves when he moves. Therefore , wander !”— The Rig Veda - 800 - 600 BC —Traveling is like opening a treasure full of valuable experiences. It is the discovery of the unkown, the exploration of the mysteries, and the raveling
Weather in Egypt 2008-11-10 13:04:00 Egypt has a moderate climate all through the year. In summer the weather is hot and dry and in winter it is mild and dry. Rainfall is confined to few days in the year all through Egypt. If you are traveling between March and May you might encounter the Khamaseen “literally the fifties” wind which blows from the south and carries dust particles that cause temperature to raise to 100°F (38°C) Read more:Egypt
Egypt Trains 2008-11-10 04:35:00 The trains in Egypt
are all run by Egyptian National Railways, a state-owned and -run company. Train tickets can be bought at most major railway stations' booking offices once you are in Egypt, (although a great deal of patience is often required...) Ramses Station in Cairo has several booking windows, for example, one for each class and group of destinations, so be sure to check with locals ( Read more:Trains
Egyptian Food 2008-11-10 04:15:00 The range of Egyptian
food is very wide and cosmopolitan. Mostly you will find the dishes a combination between Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. There are plenty of restaurants and snack bars that offer good range of inexpensive food. Typical Egyptian food of falafel and Beans “ful” is sold every where. Western style restaurants are now present in most Egyptian cities
Egypt 2008-09-12 05:37:00 History of Egypt
Egypt known in Arabic as Misr which means the "civilization" or "metropolis" has endured a unified state for more than 5000 years. The traceable history of Egypt starts from 6000 B.C. when the pharaohs started organized agriculture along the banks of the River Nile. The remaining Pharaonic monuments, as the great pyramids of Giza and the great temples spread t
Egypt Holdiays 2008-09-12 05:30:00 Every destination in Egypt
has its own history and charm. From sailing on boarda Nile Cruise between luxor and Aswan, to the beauty and contradictions of Cairo, fromthe sandy beaches and fascinating coral reefs which are unparalleled in Sharm El Sheikh andHurghada to the primitive un-spoilt nature in the western desert oasis all these make a vacationin Egypt a life time experience.
The history
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