Egypt Holidays - Which Place To Choose?

Beautiful, intriguing Egypt … cradle of civilization and place of seemingly endless mystery and wonder. With its ancient treasures and magical scenery, is it any wonder that it's become such a thriving tourist destination? Millions upon millions of people head there each and every year, hoping to experience the mystique of the pharaohs for themselves. But, which places should you choose to visit on your Egypt holidays?... Which is the best way to travel Egypt and get to know this marvelous land?

First of all, Egypt's a large North African country and absolutely jam-packed full of wonders to behold and delights to experience. In fact, there's just so much to see and do that it's more-than-likely that doing-it-yourself will only result in numerous missed opportunities. You'll find there are so many places to visit, each one offering a multitude of possibilities, that you'll definitely need a structured and organized way of enjoying at least some of them.

So, unless you already know the country and its history extremely well, you'd certainly be advised to make use of the super selection of Egypt tours available - both from travel agents and on the internet. You're sure to discover something to suit all pockets and tastes - from simple, budget sightseeing tours through to luxury, customized tours. And, this way, you'll not only get to visit some of the marvelous sites and places the country has to offer … you'll also learn the history behind everything.

Which are the most popular places to visit? Well, this depends on which area interests you most. Egypt's an extremely diverse country, being divided up into different areas. In Lower Egypt you have Cairo, Alexandria and the northern Nile Delta, whilst in Upper Egypt you'll discover the temple towns of the Nile River Valley. You also have the Sahara Desert, the Red Sea with its resorts and beaches, and the Sinai Peninsula.

Some of the most popular guided tours take place in and around the cities of Cairo - the city's capital - and Luxor. As well as a variety of museums, ancient sites, and temples, day excursions out from these cities might include the Sphinx and Pyramids in the former, and the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens in the latter.

The Sphinx and Pyramids in particular are buildings of such immense wonder they continue to amaze modern-day man, for the quantities of material and man-power necessary to build them are absolutely mind boggling.

But you may prefer to spend your entire holiday just visiting the actual cities of Egypt. Cairo and Alexandria offer a wonderful mix of ancient and modern civilization, where you'll discover museums and bazaars side-by-side with five-star hotels and restaurants.

The city of Aswan has virtually hundreds of ancient monuments you can visit and, close by, you'll come across Elephantine Island with its gorgeous gardens. After all, Egypt's not just sand and desert!

Of course, one of the most traditional ways to travel Egypt is to cruise the River Nile, taking in the country's main sites - be it in felucca or cruise ship. But Egypt doesn't just offer ancient treasures, monuments, and cruises. Maybe you'd prefer basking on the country's magnificent Mediterranean beaches, or scuba diving in the Red Sea. Or, how about fishing at Lake Nasser?

As you can see, Egypt is a vastly diverse country with a tremendous amount of travel options on offer. So, come visit this wonderful land and absorb some of her magical charms and culture!