Nile Cruises - What To See In Egypt
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If you are preparing a journey to Egypt, as the UK Director of operations for One World Tours in the UK, here's my top 10 list of spots to go and things to see and do in Egypt...
1. The pyramids at Giza. This might seem apparent but visiting them isn't the sole choice. You can go inside them, ride camels around them and perhaps most spectacular of them all, visit them at night and look at the awesome Sound and Light Show at the pyramids. In the darkness of evening, the Sphinx is lit up and narrates the history of the Pyramids.
2. Kings Tuts Mask. The mask of the child king, simply has to be observed personally to be believed. The intricate work is one thing, but there's just an incredible "aura" of peace around this artifact.
3. Abu Simbel. This can be a true past and present wonder. The past is obvious, but as a present day wonder, not everyone realizes that this entire structure was moved to make way for Lake Nasser. That alone can make it really worth the trip out from Aswan to view it.
4. Valley of the Kings. Luxor and the Valley of the Kings is a true site to catch a glimpse of. Despite its close links to death, there is a truly peaceful feeling there. It should be brought up nevertheless that not all the tombs are really worth seeing.
5. Luxor Temple. This temple is situated right on the bank of the River Nile and is a wonderful location to stroll at leisure. Ironically an amazing view of this spot can also be seen from the second floor of the McDonalds opposite - sorry it's correct !
6. A Felucca sailing on the Nile. Finest taken in Luxor (opposing the entrance to Luxor Temple) this is an uncomplicated yet fantastic pleasure. We suggest venturing out early in the afternoon, partly because the river gives a welcome rest from the day's heat, but mainly because the return journey will see the sun setting over the Nile and this really is something simply to not be skipped.
7. Karnak Temple. This temple complex can be visited either by day or night. Karnak Temple is a huge spot and is lit beautifully and as you stroll around and also the story of its history unfolds, you are really brought to another time and area. The last act takes place overlooking a lake exactly where the temple is amazingly lit and reflected in the still watersbefore you.
8. Diving in the Red Sea. Diving in areas like Hurghada, Dahab and Sharm el Sheikh is some of the best on the planet and if you are a newbie, where better to discover that at the Red Sea Riviera !
9. A Nile Dinner Cruise (in Cairo) Arguably a bit clich, but should you can get beyond that, then a Nile river cruise in Cairo is worthwhile undertaking. The skyline is beautifully lit and as your cruise ship goes out into the dark waters, you are sure to have a romantic evening which you will never forget.
10 Riding a Camel. It just needs to be completed ! The very best places are at the pyramids on the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor. Here it could be done nicely in conjunction with a journey on the Nile by felucca (stopping for a camel ride during the afternoon).
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