Tourism In Egypt JULY 2020 ISSUE
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JULY 2020 ISSUE Tourism In Egypt Where to Visit in the Dazzling Country of Egypt
NDA NEWS
Tourism
A Letter in Egypt
from Our Founder
As countries begin to reopen their borders once the pyramid complex has awed travelers
more, tourism will be key in rebuilding the through the ages and had archaeologists
economy. One country with a once booming puzzled as to how they were built. A once in a
tourism industry that will be eager to welcome lifetime view, it should not be missed! Head to
back visitors is the beautiful Egypt. Having Luxor in Upper Egypt, and you’ll find plenty
reopened their airports at the beginning of July, more historical sites, such as the Memorial
they are now slowly opening up major tourist Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings
attractions once again. But what is there to do in and the Karnak Temple. There really is no
Egypt? Let’s take a look at the popular and new shortage of sightseeing in this spectacular
attractions in the country. country.
Egypt is a dazzling destination with many
different options for travelers, from ancient
history to endless beaches to stretches of
countryside. It’s a perfect place for combining
culture, adventure, and relaxation; there is
something for everyone!
If history is your thing, well then Egypt is
If museums are where your heart lies, then
Cairo’s Egyptian Museum is one of the world's
great museum collections. A treasure trove of
the Pharaonic world, you will find the golden
glory of King Tutankhamen and the fascinating
royal mummies exhibits, along with many other
pieces of ancient art and statues to look at.
Newly opened this year, the Sharm el-Sheikh
certainly the place for you. There are many Museum is expected to promote the integration
ancient buildings and temples that can keep you of cultural and beach tourism. Located in the
busy for days. One of the last surviving of the Red Sea's most famous resort, it is a grand
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the space divided into two large galleries with six
Pyramids of Giza are one of the world's most displaying halls, a cafeteria, restaurants,
recognizable landmarks and busiest tourist stores, bazaars, and an open-air theatre.
destinations. Built as tombs for the mighty The most important pieces in the
Pharaohs and guarded by the infamous Sphinx, museum are the granite head of
King Tuthmosis II, two wooden boats belonging Red Sea is one of the top diving destinations in
to King Senusret III from the Middle Kingdom, the world, and the South Sinai region is home to
and several ancient mummies of lions' cubs, most of the best dive sites. Along with the many
mongoose, scarab, and birds. As tourism beautiful coral reefs off the coast, there is also
reopens in the country, this museum is not one an abundance of shipwrecks that have sunk in
to be missed! the Red Sea's Gulfs. There are dive boat trips to
The most European of Egypt's cities, Alexandria
has a history that not many others can match.
Founded by Alexander the Great and the home of
Cleopatra, this seaside city has an atmosphere
that can’t be beaten. It is a place made for
aimless strolling along the seashore Corniche,
café-hopping, and souk shopping. There are
Quay’s, catacombs and ancient architecture
such as Alexandria's only standing ancient
monument - Pompey's Pillar. You can also take the wrecks organized throughout the year, and
a quiet stroll around Montazah Gardens, a lush they are a unique experience for the
haven of tall palm trees, trimmed lawns, and adventurous.
blossoming flowers once only open to royals.
If you’re on the hunt for live performances, look
no further. After having suspended all activities
over more than three months, the Cairo Opera
House will resume its activities with 40
performances to be held in open-air theatres’
this summer season. Having kicked off at the
beginning of this month, there is a huge schedule
of events, with major stars from Egypt and the
Arab world scheduled to perform, including
Mohamed Mounir, who performed at the opening
If beaches are your thing, then Egypt's centre for of the Arab Music Festival on the main stage of
beach fun is the South Sinai region on the Sinai the Cairo Opera House last year, Omar Khairat,
Peninsula. Sharm el-Sheikh is a European-style Ali Al-Hajjar, Medhat Saleh, the Cairo Symphony
resort full of luxury hotels, international Orchestra and Yahya Khalil. The programme
restaurants, and lots of entertainment options. caters to diverse tastes, from fans of
Meanwhile Dahab is a beach town which is just classical, Arabic, and jazz music, to
as much about desert excursions and youth groups. No matter what your
adventures as the sea. Whichever town you style, there will be plenty of
choose, South Sinai is all about the diving. The entertainment available, with
safety measures put in place, of course.
All in all, the country of Egypt is filled with a spectacular
array of fine sightseeing, history, scenery, adventure and
entertainment. As tourism slowly reopens around the
world, Egypt should certainly be top on your list of places
to visit – to relax, wander, explore and soak up all that
incredible history. You won’t be disappointed!
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