About Egypt
Here are some links to further resources about Egypt
Tourist Office
Egyptian House170 Piccadilly
London
W1V 9DD
Tel: 020 7493 5283
Fax: 020 7408 0295
Egypt the country
UK Foreign Office Travel Advice
British Embassy Cairo
The system of hieroglyphic writing
The British Museum Egypt
Alexandria
Alexandria - The second largest city and the main port of Egypt, Alexandria is home to many fascinating sights, miles of white sandy beaches and a constant buzz of excitement. It is also home to the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. »
Port Said
Port Said - Port Said guards the northern entrance to the Suez Canal and is the perfect destination to explore the sights and wonders of Ancient Egypt.
Explore the pyramids or search through the bazaars for curios, wander through archaeological wonders or stroll through old streets with timber-porched houses. This is the place where you really do get the option of treating yourself to a few hours of ancient history or simply indulging in a few hours of relaxation.»
Cairo
Cairo - An open-air museum from a bygone age, Cairo provides a sensational insight into the extraordinary lifestyles of the pharaohs whilst offering all the excitement of a vibrant capital city.
With a population estimated at 20 million, Cairo is one of the world’s largest cities. It’s a bustling metropolis where the past and present meet in the most unexpected of ways. White-sailed felucca boats navigate the ceaseless course of the River Nile whilst car horns fuse with the ‘call to prayer’ from the elegant towers of the Mohammed Ali Mosque. Amongst this bustling juxtaposition of old and new, you’ll discover one of the most fascinating museums in the world, delectable restaurants serving Eastern cuisine, vast Egyptian bazaars and, of course, the unforgettable pyramids of Giza.»
Luxor
Luxor - Overflowing with ancient treasures, the city of Luxor is the jewel of the of the Nile, where magnificent temples, shrines and monuments pepper the dusky banks of the meandering river »
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh - Bathed in year-round sunshine and flaunting glittering golden beaches, Sharm el Sheikh is the principal resort on Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera and is fast becoming the place to holiday.
Whether it’s sunbathing, scuba diving or shopping, Sharm El Sheikh’s got it all. This en vogue destination is renowned the world over for its fine beaches and watersports. Snorkelling and scuba-diving are particularly popular – the Red Sea’s warm waters and coral reefs draw dive aficionados back year after year and there are plenty of schools dotted along the coast for beginners wanting to take the plunge. Away from the shore, haggle with the friendly market traders for good value leather goods and Egyptian ornaments in the bustling local bazaar. »
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