Egypt is known as one of the most famous travel destinations because of its versatile charm of tourism. Tourist attractions in Egypt are plenty in number and it is really tough to cover all the amazing spots unless you make a meticulous synopsis to cover the most acclaimed ones. Here the world famous spots are mentioned with outline details which will work for an Egypt traveler as a ready reckoner.
History is one of the major attractions of Egypt and Nile valley is one of the most ancient spots in Egypt where history still whispers its story. You must not miss the millennia-old stony monuments: out of many, Great Sphinx at Giza, Pyramids, Abu Simbel Temple, karnak Temple complex, and the royal necropolis, the Valley of the Kings in Luxor are some of the signature tourist spots which you must include in your Egypt travel plan.
Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and is one of the prime Egyptian Tourist Attractions. Besides its political and economic importance, the city houses world famous Cairo Museum and renowned Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. The coastal area beauty of Sinai Peninsula offers spectacular natural beauty that pulls millions of traveler every year.
Giza is located 20km southwest of Cairo: Great Sphinx, Pyramid of Giza, lots of other temples, and ultra-modern tower of Cairo are the prime attractions of this place.
Saqqara is situated at 30 km south of Cairo. It is a vast area having antique burial ground for the old Egyptian capital of Memphis. The area houses many pyramids and lots of mastabas. World famous standing step Pyramid is situated here, which you cannot afford to miss.
Luxor is situated 500 km away from Cairo at south direction. The area houses the biggest open air museum of the world. In ancient Egypt, the city of Thebes was located here. The ruins of Karnak and Luxor are also situated here. On the opposite site of the river Nile famous Valley of kings and queens are located where the majestic pyramids and shrines are found.
Abu Simbel is one of the most famous archeological sites in Egypt. Situated at 850 km away from Cairo the site has two gigantic rock temples which were built at the time of Pharaoh Rameesses II tentatively at 13th Century BC: it is one of the main Egyptian Tourist Attractions.
Alexandria is a world-famous summer resort: it has plenty of beaches and someuniquely maintained ancient historical museums;out of them the museum Bibliotheca Alexandrina deserves special mention. It is a modern project which is working extensively on enlivening the antiqueLibrary of Alexandria.
Senai Peninsula is now being considered as one of the most popular tourist destinations: its natural setting, beautiful coral reefs, and biblical history and ruins pulls lots of crowd these days. The most popular tourist destinations of this area are Mount Senai, Saint Catherine's Monastery, and the oldest active Christian monastery.
Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Taba, and Nuweiba are famous beach resorts; Ain Sukhna is located at 110km east at Cairo and houses a number of beach resorts, which are latest additions in Egyptian Tourist Attractions of modern era.
The list of Egypt attractions are not end here. However these are most famous ones which are "must see" attractions in Egypt.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Thursday, February 12, 2015
The Travel Guide Dubai
Dubai was formally established in 1833 by Sheikh Maktoum bin Buti al Maktoumt though earliest mention of Dubai is in 1095 AD, and the earliest settlement in the region dates from 1799. Now one of the most advanced cities of the middle east the model of business that drives its economy are now based on tourism, real estate, and financial services, reducing it;s dependency on the oil. Dubai's property market experienced a major deterioration in 2007-2009 because of the worldwide economic downturn following the financial crisis of 2007-2012.As of 2012, Dubai is the 22nd most expensive city in the world
Places to visit
Dubai Museum
Dubai Museum is the main museum in Dubai and was built in 1787. It is the oldest existing building in Dubai. The aim of opening the museum was to present the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai. It includes local antiquities as well as artifacts from African and Asian countries that traded with Dubai. In 2007, Dubai Museum welcomed 2000 visitors daily, with a yearly total of 650000. The most popular times are from August to April.
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa also known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the tallest man-made structure in the world, at 829.8m.
The Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain is a choreographed fountain system set on Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai. It was designed by a California-based company responsible for the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel Lake in Las Vegas. Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 25 colored projectors, it is 275m long and shoots water 240 feet into the air accompanied by a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music. It was built at a cost of AED 800 million.
Wafi City
The complex includes a mall, hotel, restaurants, residences, and a nightclub. All the walls are the color of the light brown stone that can be found on all structures in Ancient Egypt.
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House is the former residential quarters of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, former ruler of Dubai in UAE.
Hotels
The Arabian Park Hotel Dubai
The Arabian Park Hotel Dubai is located in the center of Dubai. The Arabian Park Hotel Dubai is located at Bur Dubai Garhoud Bridge in Jadaf, behind the Al Wasl hospital. Guests can take advantage of complimentary airport and beach transfers.
The Royal Plaza Hotel Apartments
The Royal Plaza Hotel Apartments Dubai is easily accessible by car, and guests can get to many of the area's attractions on foot or on the city's public transportation system. It also offers a free shuttle system to the city's major attractions.
Food
Basta Art Cafe
Simple lunch and dinner items include healthy sandwiches, wraps, and salads - with plenty of vegetarian options. There's also a special menu for little ones.
Rock Bottom
A restaurant by day, Rock Bottom gets kicking after 10pm when the in-house band hits the stage. Dress casually, and be prepared to dance. With a closing hour of 3am, this is one of the latest bars open in Dubai.
To prepare your best trip for Dubai, it is suggested not to take the help of local tour guides as they charge the travelers heavily. Instead one can use various online solutions such as an online travel planner Trip Tern which would prepare their trip for free in a couple of seconds.
Planning for Dubai is one of the most difficult task. The best way to plan for Rome is to plan the entire itinerary before hand. Online free trip planning solutions like Trip Tern ( http://triptern.com ) will prepare a custom itinerary automatically in just a few seconds and that too for free!. Just log into http://triptern.com and enter the city, days and hotels (no booking needed) and prepare your travel plan. Also save your plan in using your facebook account so that you can view it whenever you need. Also get to know about hundreds of attractions in Dubai using their travel guide
Places to visit
Dubai Museum
Dubai Museum is the main museum in Dubai and was built in 1787. It is the oldest existing building in Dubai. The aim of opening the museum was to present the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai. It includes local antiquities as well as artifacts from African and Asian countries that traded with Dubai. In 2007, Dubai Museum welcomed 2000 visitors daily, with a yearly total of 650000. The most popular times are from August to April.
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa also known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the tallest man-made structure in the world, at 829.8m.
The Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain is a choreographed fountain system set on Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai. It was designed by a California-based company responsible for the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel Lake in Las Vegas. Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 25 colored projectors, it is 275m long and shoots water 240 feet into the air accompanied by a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music. It was built at a cost of AED 800 million.
Wafi City
The complex includes a mall, hotel, restaurants, residences, and a nightclub. All the walls are the color of the light brown stone that can be found on all structures in Ancient Egypt.
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House is the former residential quarters of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, former ruler of Dubai in UAE.
Hotels
The Arabian Park Hotel Dubai
The Arabian Park Hotel Dubai is located in the center of Dubai. The Arabian Park Hotel Dubai is located at Bur Dubai Garhoud Bridge in Jadaf, behind the Al Wasl hospital. Guests can take advantage of complimentary airport and beach transfers.
The Royal Plaza Hotel Apartments
The Royal Plaza Hotel Apartments Dubai is easily accessible by car, and guests can get to many of the area's attractions on foot or on the city's public transportation system. It also offers a free shuttle system to the city's major attractions.
Food
Basta Art Cafe
Simple lunch and dinner items include healthy sandwiches, wraps, and salads - with plenty of vegetarian options. There's also a special menu for little ones.
Rock Bottom
A restaurant by day, Rock Bottom gets kicking after 10pm when the in-house band hits the stage. Dress casually, and be prepared to dance. With a closing hour of 3am, this is one of the latest bars open in Dubai.
To prepare your best trip for Dubai, it is suggested not to take the help of local tour guides as they charge the travelers heavily. Instead one can use various online solutions such as an online travel planner Trip Tern which would prepare their trip for free in a couple of seconds.
Planning for Dubai is one of the most difficult task. The best way to plan for Rome is to plan the entire itinerary before hand. Online free trip planning solutions like Trip Tern ( http://triptern.com ) will prepare a custom itinerary automatically in just a few seconds and that too for free!. Just log into http://triptern.com and enter the city, days and hotels (no booking needed) and prepare your travel plan. Also save your plan in using your facebook account so that you can view it whenever you need. Also get to know about hundreds of attractions in Dubai using their travel guide
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Diving in the Red Sea
The Red Sea
Egypt's Red Sea coast runs from the Gulf of Suez to the Sudanese border. Its mineral-rich red mountain ranges inspired the mariners to name it the Red Sea.
Today, the Red Sea's antiquated ports are now better known as some of the best diving and fishing resort locations in the world. Its waters are teeming with hundreds of exotic species of fish, including the beautiful yet stone and butterfly fish, jellyfish, crab and some species of shark. The Red Sea has become one of Egypt's most popular tourist destinations amongst the sun seekers who long to bask on its golden beaches and divers who dream of exploring its intricate reefs.
Dahab is one of the most unique beach resorts in the Red Sea [http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/local_transport/red_sea_diving/index.html]. In Dahab there are no buildings higher than two stories and no huge package holiday hotels. Dahab has managed to retain its laidback Bedouin feel and has become a focal point for tourism in the area for people who like the idea of a small resort away from mass tourism.
Diving in Dahab
Dahab is the Arabic word for gold, and it is almost certain that this gorgeous location derived its name from the desert cliffs and sand dunes behind and above Dahab which appear golden in the morning and evening sun. The amalgamation of gorgeous beaches, crystal clear water and swooning palm trees make this location any tourist's idea of paradise.
Dahab is one of the most spectacular beaches in Sinai. Divers from all over the world flock to Dahab in search of some of the most breathtaking dive opportunities in the world. As Dahab is in the Red Sea the abundance of marine life at these dive sites is spectacular - tropical fish of every shade and hue flitter between some of the most gorgeous coral reefs in the world.
Dahab is one of the most versatile diving locations as each dive site has a distinctive typography and unique host of marine life. Diving conditions in Dahab are ideal for learning to dive or extending your skills with PADI courses.
Top Diving Sites
There are few dive sites in the world more spectacular than Sinai's Blue Hole. A few miles north of Dahab, lies a dark hole which rests in the shallows of a sapphire reef shelf - The Blue Hole. The abundance of marine life here is astounding; on a Blue Hole dive you will encounter corals, fans, eels and dozens of fish species which thrive here. Though beautiful this dive site is extremely dangerous, a word of warning - don't let the Blue Hole's dark beauty lure you too far down, more than a few people have gone in and never come back.
Eel Garden is named after the colony of eels that you will see when diving here. Apart from the masses of eels you will also see schools of Barracuda and many varieties of hard and soft coral. The Islands is a recognised world class dive site. The three underwater coral islands you will swim through on this dive are teeming with colourful and exotic marine life.
The beautiful corral formations of Abu Helal and the seahorses and rare ghost pipefish of Desert Divers Bay dive spots will blow your mind.
Other fantastic dive spots in the area include: The Lighthouse, The Canyon, Tia Maria, Rick's Reef, Southern Oasis, Golden Blocks, Glassfish Pinnacle, Three Pools, Om Sid and the Caves. You really are spoilt for choice on a Red Sea diving holiday.
Dahab's Top Attractions
Though Dahab undoubtedly earned its reputation as a world class holiday destination because it is an awesome dive location, the town has a lot to offer tourists whilst they are on land too. Centres for water-skiing, fishing, camel and horse riding are extremely popular amongst visitors. You can also visit a Coloured and White Canyon, a real desert oasis, buy trinkets in the local markets, enjoy traditional cuisine in the many restaurants, visit a papyrus museum and swim with dolphins in the open sea. With such a host of activities to keep you occupied both on and off land Dahab is the perfect holiday destination - and while you're there, why not climb Mt. Sinai for exquisite of the surrounding areas.
Oasis Overland Adventure Travel is offering diving packages to the Red Sea; which is regarded as one of the best dive locations in the world - whether you are a complete novice or an experienced diver its only hours away - via Cairo - with a stop off at the world famous Pyramids at Giza!
Egypt's Red Sea coast runs from the Gulf of Suez to the Sudanese border. Its mineral-rich red mountain ranges inspired the mariners to name it the Red Sea.
Today, the Red Sea's antiquated ports are now better known as some of the best diving and fishing resort locations in the world. Its waters are teeming with hundreds of exotic species of fish, including the beautiful yet stone and butterfly fish, jellyfish, crab and some species of shark. The Red Sea has become one of Egypt's most popular tourist destinations amongst the sun seekers who long to bask on its golden beaches and divers who dream of exploring its intricate reefs.
Dahab is one of the most unique beach resorts in the Red Sea [http://www.oasisoverland.co.uk/local_transport/red_sea_diving/index.html]. In Dahab there are no buildings higher than two stories and no huge package holiday hotels. Dahab has managed to retain its laidback Bedouin feel and has become a focal point for tourism in the area for people who like the idea of a small resort away from mass tourism.
Diving in Dahab
Dahab is the Arabic word for gold, and it is almost certain that this gorgeous location derived its name from the desert cliffs and sand dunes behind and above Dahab which appear golden in the morning and evening sun. The amalgamation of gorgeous beaches, crystal clear water and swooning palm trees make this location any tourist's idea of paradise.
Dahab is one of the most spectacular beaches in Sinai. Divers from all over the world flock to Dahab in search of some of the most breathtaking dive opportunities in the world. As Dahab is in the Red Sea the abundance of marine life at these dive sites is spectacular - tropical fish of every shade and hue flitter between some of the most gorgeous coral reefs in the world.
Dahab is one of the most versatile diving locations as each dive site has a distinctive typography and unique host of marine life. Diving conditions in Dahab are ideal for learning to dive or extending your skills with PADI courses.
Top Diving Sites
There are few dive sites in the world more spectacular than Sinai's Blue Hole. A few miles north of Dahab, lies a dark hole which rests in the shallows of a sapphire reef shelf - The Blue Hole. The abundance of marine life here is astounding; on a Blue Hole dive you will encounter corals, fans, eels and dozens of fish species which thrive here. Though beautiful this dive site is extremely dangerous, a word of warning - don't let the Blue Hole's dark beauty lure you too far down, more than a few people have gone in and never come back.
Eel Garden is named after the colony of eels that you will see when diving here. Apart from the masses of eels you will also see schools of Barracuda and many varieties of hard and soft coral. The Islands is a recognised world class dive site. The three underwater coral islands you will swim through on this dive are teeming with colourful and exotic marine life.
The beautiful corral formations of Abu Helal and the seahorses and rare ghost pipefish of Desert Divers Bay dive spots will blow your mind.
Other fantastic dive spots in the area include: The Lighthouse, The Canyon, Tia Maria, Rick's Reef, Southern Oasis, Golden Blocks, Glassfish Pinnacle, Three Pools, Om Sid and the Caves. You really are spoilt for choice on a Red Sea diving holiday.
Dahab's Top Attractions
Though Dahab undoubtedly earned its reputation as a world class holiday destination because it is an awesome dive location, the town has a lot to offer tourists whilst they are on land too. Centres for water-skiing, fishing, camel and horse riding are extremely popular amongst visitors. You can also visit a Coloured and White Canyon, a real desert oasis, buy trinkets in the local markets, enjoy traditional cuisine in the many restaurants, visit a papyrus museum and swim with dolphins in the open sea. With such a host of activities to keep you occupied both on and off land Dahab is the perfect holiday destination - and while you're there, why not climb Mt. Sinai for exquisite of the surrounding areas.
Oasis Overland Adventure Travel is offering diving packages to the Red Sea; which is regarded as one of the best dive locations in the world - whether you are a complete novice or an experienced diver its only hours away - via Cairo - with a stop off at the world famous Pyramids at Giza!
Monday, February 2, 2015
All Places to Visit in Egypt
This country in North Africa is officially called the Arab Republic of Egypt. The mention of this populous country brings forth images of its famous ancient civilization, splendid pyramid complex, and extremely rare artifacts.
When you're traveling to Egypt, you can select from the numerous travel offerings and options that might be enjoyed in a rural area. Those who would like to experience the classic Egyptian adventure that Egypt offers should go to the pyramids that are built near the Nile River. There are about 80 or more pyramids in the land with the hottest being the Pyramids of Giza and its Great Pyramid and naturally, the infamous Sphinx.
Another must-visit city in Egypt is Cairo, the heart of the country. This busy city is the ideal place to take in the culture and customs of Egypt. Tourists should never miss the Khan al-Khalili market, one of the largest markets internationally that sells genuine Arabic clothing, items, souvenir and other items. The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities is a treasure trove of rare Egyptian artifacts, an attraction that has never failed to leave tourists from all walks of life astonished.
Other than the artificial marvels that are the pyramids, tourists may find themselves enjoyed the truth that within this hot an damp country are cool and relaxing beaches. For travelers who want to feel the beach life in the center of a desert country, Sharm el-Sheikh, El-Gouna, Nuweiba and Dahab are a few of the best beach sites in Egypt.
Egypt, a country of natural and fake genius is one destination that will surely win anybody's hearts. With a camera and the desire top find history and culture in tow, tourists will find Egypt to be one of the most memorable destinations they've ever had or will ever have.
Journey around the world by visiting famouswonders.com and while you're at it, also check out Egypt.
When you're traveling to Egypt, you can select from the numerous travel offerings and options that might be enjoyed in a rural area. Those who would like to experience the classic Egyptian adventure that Egypt offers should go to the pyramids that are built near the Nile River. There are about 80 or more pyramids in the land with the hottest being the Pyramids of Giza and its Great Pyramid and naturally, the infamous Sphinx.
Another must-visit city in Egypt is Cairo, the heart of the country. This busy city is the ideal place to take in the culture and customs of Egypt. Tourists should never miss the Khan al-Khalili market, one of the largest markets internationally that sells genuine Arabic clothing, items, souvenir and other items. The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities is a treasure trove of rare Egyptian artifacts, an attraction that has never failed to leave tourists from all walks of life astonished.
Other than the artificial marvels that are the pyramids, tourists may find themselves enjoyed the truth that within this hot an damp country are cool and relaxing beaches. For travelers who want to feel the beach life in the center of a desert country, Sharm el-Sheikh, El-Gouna, Nuweiba and Dahab are a few of the best beach sites in Egypt.
Egypt, a country of natural and fake genius is one destination that will surely win anybody's hearts. With a camera and the desire top find history and culture in tow, tourists will find Egypt to be one of the most memorable destinations they've ever had or will ever have.
Journey around the world by visiting famouswonders.com and while you're at it, also check out Egypt.