You will find Egypt to be one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Unlike visiting a modern European country, Egypt continues to have the feel of days gone by. With 98% of the population speaking Egyptian-Arabic, one quickly feels immersed in the Egyptian culture. Educated Egyptians can speak English and French, but most people in Egypt do not. To take an Egyptian tour, you must have a visa, return or forwarding ticket and valid passport.
If you take advantage of one of the Egypt tour packages, you will see amazing sites along the way. These could include the pyramids, sphinx, and the Nile River. There are Nile river cruises that take tourists on a journey down the Nile, the world’s longest river. Some of the ancient cities that you will see along the Nile River cruise include Aswan, Esna and Luxor.
All tourists enjoy visiting the Pyramids of Gaza. The Cheops Pyramid is the largest of the pyramids; it was built in the third dynasty, around 2690 BC. The Sphinx is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is an amazing work of art and culture.
The Great Sphinx has stood for over 4500 years in front of the Pyramids of Chephren. The statue was carved from a single piece of stone that has the body of a lion with Pharaoh’s head. There is a hidden chamber inside the Great Pyramid that contains the burial chamber. Inside, there is an empty Sarcophagus. The area is beautifully built with blocks of pink granite on the floor.
Other exciting parts of an Egyptian tour would include a camel ride around the pyramids, a drive into Old Cairo to see the landmarks there, and a trip to visit the famous Egyptian Museum. This museum contains some of the greatest treasures of Pharanoic history. Frm the Old Kingdom Collection to the famous Tut-Ankh-Amon treasures, art throughout the history of Egypt is able to be seen.
Following that, you can continue on to Coptic Cairo where you can see the Suspended Church, also known as the Hanging Church, which dates back to the 4th and 5th centuries. The edifice was built on top of the south gate of the Babylon Fortress. The church of St. Another Copic Church is Sergius, which dates back to the 5th century and is also in this area. The Holy Family is to have stayed in a cave below the church and is considered a place of blessing.
As you travel through Egypt and see the various sites, you will be enthralled, captivated and thoughtful. To realize the culture and life of the Egyptians so many years ago helps one appreciate the historical accounts that were simply words in a book. The memories from this trip will last you a lifetime.