El Alamein is a beautiful historical town in north-eastern Egypt near the Mediterranean Sea. It is 326 kms northwest of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, and 103 kms (64 mi) west of Alexandria. It is well connected by roads and railways to Alexandria. The town was famous for being an oil shipping port. However, it has come up as a luxury tourist destination recently. The town has a pleasant weather all through the year. It has cold winters and warm to hot summers. The town’s relatively unpolluted and virgin environment lends a nice feel to the overall atmosphere. The beaches here are excellent and see lots of tourists each year. El Alamein is also very close to the Qattara Depression, which is an inland desert area below sea level. The town is also a historical place where two of the most important battles of World War II were fought. The city hosts various British and German monuments from the World War II era. It also has graveyards of World War II soldiers and a war museum of relics from World War II. You can find many good places to stay on the Mediterranean coast, north of El Alamein. Almost all rest-houses and hotels provide modern facilities. El Alamein is great destination for beach holiday in Egypt
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About Egypt
Located at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe, Egypt is built around the Nile Valley, a very fertile land bordering the river and bounded by 2 seas : the Mediterranean Sea (to the north) and the Red Sea (to the east). The thin area on either side of the Nile was historically where 90% of the population settled.To the east of the valley is the Arabian Desert, bounded by a high ridge of mountains. To the west is the Libyan Desert which stretches across the top of North Africa.The demarcation line in Cairo, the capital city, separates Lower Egypt (everything north of Cairo) from Upper Egypt (everything to the south). To the east, across the Suez Canal is the triangular wedge of Sinai with Mt Sinai and Mt Catherine, the highest mountain in Egypt (2642m).
During the summer, from March to November, the climate is hot and dry in most of the country. December to February can be quite cold in the north. The sky is usually blue and cloudless. The temperature varies considerably in Egypt. It can be extremely hot during the day and very cold at night, especially in the desert
It rains more often in Alexandria than in Aswan and Cairo. During the early days of the spring season, a hot wind called "Khamasin" blows in from the western desert at up to 150 km/h.
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During the summer, from March to November, the climate is hot and dry in most of the country. December to February can be quite cold in the north. The sky is usually blue and cloudless. The temperature varies considerably in Egypt. It can be extremely hot during the day and very cold at night, especially in the desert
It rains more often in Alexandria than in Aswan and Cairo. During the early days of the spring season, a hot wind called "Khamasin" blows in from the western desert at up to 150 km/h.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
See the Ancient Egyptian Remains at Edfu
The town of Edfu is located on the west bank of the Nile River, some sixty miles south of Luxor. It is also supposedly the location of the mythological battle between the gods of Horus and Seth. The locals here worship Horus and the temple of Horus is the main tourist attraction. The temple has a beautiful sandstone Ptolemaic architecture.
Edfu has been inhabited since the ancient times, but the remains of the first few dynasties are not very well preserved. You can visit an ancient cemetery from the Old Kingdom, the temple of Karnak and many other interesting remains from the bygone era of Egypt. Edfu is a great destination if you wish to explore the Egyptian architecture.
Besides the temples, the remains of one of the seven small provincial step pyramids can be found 5 kms south of Edfu near the bank of Nile. The pyramid is made of rough reddish sandstone and is about 5.5 m in height. It is dedicated to King Huni of the Third Dynasty.
Edfu is a great destination if you are interested in the intriguing ancient Egyptian history. You can visit several ancient sites of great historical significance here.
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Nabq – The Gateway to the Splendors of Red Sea
Nabq is a scenic region in Sharm el Sheikh. It is a famous Red Sea diving destination and from here you can go to Ras Mohammed, Ras Om El Sid, the Straits of Tiran and wrecks of the Thistlegorm and Dunraven for an enchanting diving experience. You will also find a number of diving centres in the city where you can make reservations to go to any of these diving destinations.
You can also go for desert safaris from Nabq, if you are seeking desert adventure travel. The safari packages include camel and buggy safaris and also offer you a chance to view beautiful sunrises and sunsets of the desert.
You can also explore other modes of entertainment in Nabq like golf courses, casinos, discotheques etc. You can also charter a private boat and go on a small voyage in the Red Sea from Nabq. A private charter will allow you to freely decide where to go and what to do while on board, and makes the experience an even more enjoyable one.
Nabq also has many good luxury hotels and resorts for a comfortable stay. The weather in Nabq is quite hot in summers, but it is pleasant and warm in the winters.
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Aswan High Dam – Taming the Nile
Aswan High Dam in Egypt is one of the largest and most famous dams in the world. Located across the river Nile in the Upper Egypt, this colossal Dam is 11,811 feet long, 364 feet tall and 3215 thick at the base.
The Aswan Dam is not only the chief source of irrigation and electricity in Egypt, but it also offers magnificent views for the tourists. You can watch the large reservoir Lake Nasser, the power station and Kalabsha temple from the top of the 364 feet tall High Dam.
You can also visit the Temple of Isis at Philae, which is nearby. It was built by the Ptolemaic Kings over a long period of time. It is one of the most revered temples in Egypt occupying a large area of the island Philae. You will marvel at the large sized pylons in the temple and its beautiful scenic backdrop.
You have to go to Abu Simbel to see the historically important rock temples built in 1257 BCE. The temples were carved out of solid rock and dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte. You will be fascinated by the 119-feet wide façade, with four 67-feet huge figures of Ramses seated in front of it. Both the Temple of Isis and the rock temples were moved from their original sites, as they were submerged after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
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Hurghada – A Place with Plenty of Sun and Sea
Hurghada in the Red Sea is one of the most favorite tourist spots in Egypt. The attractions of the Red Sea, particularly the fish and coral reefs, have added to the appeal of Hurghada.
From Hurghada, you can take day trips to different places of interest. A must see place is Gebel Abu Dukhan or the Father of the Smoke Mountain, where you will see Roman Mons Porphyries. It was once a major quarry complex in the Red Sea Mountains and was excavated afterwards.
If you visit the Marine Biology Museum, you will find an amazing range of flora and fauna from the Red Sea. Rare animal species and plants have been exhibited here.
If you are a scuba diver, you must visit Shadwan Island, which is an ideal destination for scuba diving in the Red Sea.
The surroundings in Hurghada offer you a lot of sun and sea. You can have a nice time swimming, diving and snorkeling here.
From a non descript fishing village, Hurghada has become a seaside resort in the past ten years. If you are fond of water sports or just relaxing in the midst of beautiful seaside nature, you have to include Hurghada in your itinerary.
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Umm Sid – Egypt’s Most Fascinating Diving Destination
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Umm Sid is located south of Na’ama Bay and is adjacent to Sharm El Moya. Its wonderful beach with coral reefs attract huge crowd of tourists round the year.
The unique topology of Umm Sid makes it an ideal site for snorkeling, diving, water sports and seafront hiking. The reef slopes down towards the sea up to 80 feet that can be accessed by a shore dive.
The most popular diving site at Umm Sid is The Temple. It is a huge cracked rock with a number of coral formations around it. You will enjoy diving in calm and crystal clear water in this fascinating setting.
There are several other exciting aquatic sites around Umm Sid. One of them is Fiasco, which is a wall of coral heads that slope down to the depth of 65 feet. Amphoras is another site where a cargo ship had sunk a few hundred years back. You can see the remains of the ship at a depth of 82 feet.
Besides the unique aquatic experiences, you can also spend some fun time with your kids at Fun Land Theme Park or check out the flora and fauna at the reserves of Ras Mohammed National Park.
A visit to Umm Sid will refresh you completely giving you the never before view of the life down under.
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Marsa Alam – Explore the Aquatic Beauty
Marsa Alam is situated on the west coast of the Red Sea in eastern Egypt. From a little known fishing village, it has grown into one of the most popular seaside resorts in Egypt.
At Marsa Alam, you can have a great time diving and exploring the exotic coral reefs, playing beach games like volleyball and doing many other things. You can also go for a guided camel ride in the desert.
You can visit Elphinstone Reef, which has magnificent aquatic life. The big attraction of the place is creatures like hammerhead sharks, lion fish, moray eels and many other rare marine creatures. This is also an ideal diving destination.
You can also go to Samadai Reef or Dolphin House, which is a few hundred kms away from Marsa Alam. The place is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. You will find an assembly of dolphins here and it will be an experience of a lifetime swimming with them.
To make your trip even more interesting, you should spend a night on the coast in a hut made with bamboo and stone. Smoking shisha and watching belly dancing are some of the other entertainments offered on the beach.
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