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Hotels in Egypt and Egypt information.
While the frequently published lists of 'Wonders of the World' may be rather fickle, the ancient monuments of Egypt are solid fixtures and have been for thousands of years.
One of the most populous counties in all of Africa, Egypt is far more, however, than an historical theme park to be toured on the back of a camel.
With Cairo at its heart, it is a bustling, dynamic nation visibly trying to fit in both the modern world with its ancient heritage and Muslim culture.
However, this is one of the few countries in the world where visitors may never set foot in the capital, or indeed any of the major cities, with more than enough outside of the urban centres to keep tourists entertained and interested for the duration of their holiday.
Most people's image of Egypt will inevitably be that of the Valley of the Kings, home of the pyramids and monuments of the ancient civilization.
Dating from the 16th century BC, the valley lies on the bank of the River Nile, across from the modern city of Luxor - which many use as a base for historical exploration - and became a World Heritage Site in 1979, though it first came to the world's attention with the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, which gave birth to the myths of the Curse of the Pharaohs.
Those tourists brave enough to risk being eternally cursed are able to visit 16 of the several dozen tombs, most of which can only be visited with an official tour guide who can only lecture outside the ancient monuments. Although with between four and five thousand visitors flocking to the Valley of the Kings each day, it can feel like a production line of history.
However, some common sense, such as getting there early or opting to see the lesser-visited West Valley, means that it is still possible to wander through the pyramids in relative solitude and imagine that you are taking a step back thousands of years in time.
Without doubt the best way to get around the country, whatever camel owners may say, is to take a cruise on the world's longest river, the Nile.
With nearly all of Egyptians living on the banks of the river, a cruise is a leisurely and, should you wish, luxurious way, of seeing the locals getting on with their day-to-day lives while also seeing traces of the ancient civilization and the native wildlife. If you you don't want to cruise the Nile then choose from a great selection of hotels in Sharm El Sheikh or hotels in Luxor or hotels in Hurghada
Egypt is also famous for its stunning beaches, fronting both the Mediterranean and Red seas, nearly all guaranteeing pristine white sands and clear blue water, ideal for diving.
Though some of the coastal resorts have succumbed to the temptations of mass tourism, given the size of the coastline, it is all too easy to find a spot of your very own, with both simple lodgings and five-star accommodation plentiful.
The country isn't just for beach junkies or history enthusiasts, however, as any trip into Cairo at night will prove.
Late opening bars, casinos and clubs and all too easy to stumble across, with the Mediterranean attitude to cooking and sleep only too apparent.
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