Egypt, land of magnificent World Heritage Site and remains one of the most popular tourist destination.

The main advantages of the rest in Egypt: reasonable prices, year-round season, always warm sea-reserve with a beautiful underwater mirom.Vse detail about the rest

Magnificent monuments are everywhere - rising in Cairo minarets, tombs and the magnificent temples of Luxor and many others. Pyramids at Giza, the only survivors of the world's seven ancient wonders.

But look also archaeological treasures, Egypt is rich in natural beauty and contemporary culture obnaruzhet easily. And the underwater landscape of the Red Sea is one of Egypt's most precious treasures. 

When to go: The climate is very dry and hot. July and August the hottest month, a trip during these months is not recommended. The best time to travel to Egypt during the winter months from November to February. In spring and autumn in order, too.

Length of stay: If you want to visit the main tourist destinations of Egypt, you need three or four weeks.

In the ninth month of Islamic calendar, Ramadan, some restaurants are closed during the day, and vehicles less frequent.

Please note that from the tourists from certain countries may require a tourist visa.

The best way to travel is the train (always buy first-class tickets), bus and boat (on Nile Cruise).

Accommodation, meals and transportation are cheap, but tickets to the main attractions of the country - the road.

People are friendly and open. Arabic is the local language, and although English is widely spoken in tourist business, the majority of local residents are not fluent spoken English.

Most of the country of Egypt is located on two continents - North-eastern Africa along the Nile River, and the Sinai Peninsula is in Asia.

On the north coast of Egypt by the Mediterranean Sea in the east - the Red Sea. Most of Egypt - desert areas with rare oases, much of the country lies high enough above sea level and is mountainous.

In the north of Egypt's many impressive temples and tombs from the time of the pharaohs. Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel should all get into your list of travels.

Egypt is bordered by Israel in the north-east (at Sinai), in the west - with Libya in the south - with the Sudan.

The total area of ​​the country, Egypt - 101,4 thousand square meters. miles.