- Egypt: where is this land of two continents?
- How to get to Egypt?
- Rest in Egyptian resorts
- Egyptian beaches
- Souvenirs from Egypt
"Where is Egypt located?" - this question is asked by everyone who dreams of going on a cruise on the Nile, seeing the pyramids, Karnak and Luxor temples, trying Egyptian dishes. Those who rely on the "excursion", it is better to go to Egypt in September-November or April-May. Beach activities are available all year round in the Red Sea, and from late spring to early autumn in the Mediterranean. As for the season of winds, it comes into its own in January-February, and the season of sandstorms in early spring.
Egypt: where is this land of two continents?
Egypt (capital - Cairo), whose area is 1,001,450 sq. Km (the coastline extends for more than 2,900 km, and 90% of the territory is occupied by the Libyan, Arabian and Sahara Desert), is located not only in North Africa, but also in Asia, and namely, on the Sinai Peninsula, which is mainly the location of Egyptian resorts and port cities (the nature of the peninsula attracts tourists and professional photographers).
In the east, Egypt is washed by the Red Sea, and in the north by the Mediterranean Sea (these seas are connected by the artificially constructed Suez Canal). Libya adjoins Egypt from the west, Israel from the northeast, and Sudan from the south. Administratively, Egypt is divided into 27 governorates (Garbia, Buheira, Dahakliya, El-Giza, Aswan, Sharqia, Luxor, Port Said and others).
How to get to Egypt?
Today, Russians can only get to Egypt from European or Middle Eastern countries, for example, Israel. So, you can get to Hurghada from Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines, from Rome - with Air Serbia, from the capital of Great Britain - with EasyJet.
If you wish, you can find yourself in the Egyptian Nuweiba or Taba from Jordan using the services of a ferry (ticket price - $ 65) or speedboat (ticket costs about $ 80). They leave Aqaba daily, except Saturday, at 13:00 and 15:00, respectively.
Rest in Egyptian resorts
In Cairo, tourists prefer to walk around Tahrir Square, get acquainted with the exhibits of the Cairo Egyptian Museum, explore the assortment of the Khan al-Khalili Arab market, inspect the Cairo citadel (Saladin fortress).
Marsa Alam is waiting for those wishing to ride on Lake Nasser on a motor ship, join the swimming dolphins at the Shaab-Samadai reef, go diving (at the services of divers - the reefs Shaab Abu Dabbab, Shaab Ras Turumbi and others, where stingrays, barracudas, sharks live).
Nuweiba is a paradise for scuba divers: Ras Mamlah and Ras Abu Gallum stand out among the popular dive sites. For those wishing to go snorkeling and take wonderful underwater photos, it makes sense to take a closer look at the Devil's Head with canyons.
Guests of Alexandria are offered to explore the Corniche embankment, see the Qite Bay fortress (15th century), the Cathedral of St. Sava and the ancient buildings in the form of Ptolemy's column and the Roman amphitheater.
Sharm el-Sheikh is of interest to travelers due to the beaches in Sharm el-Maya (coverage - fine golden sand), Naama Bay (in some places corals are cut down - these zones are marked by buoys), Sharks Bay (here there are only coral beaches), Hadabe (covering - sand + corals) and other areas of the resort, as well as the Tutathamun Museum, El Mustafa Mosque, and the Papyrus Museum.
Egyptian beaches
- Dream Beach: beach equipment is represented by sun loungers with umbrellas, a kids club, a cafe, toilets, changing rooms, showers, a first-aid post, a rescue station, a stretched volleyball net, a small water park, a spa center, a playground with horizontal bars, slides and swings.
- Reef Beach: equipped with a snack bar and diving equipment rental.
- Mojito Beach: The club located on the beach invites guests to “rock out” at dance parties and nightly openair discos. During the day, you can play volleyball, darts, billiards on the beach.
Souvenirs from Egypt
Before leaving, in Egypt it is recommended to acquire papyri, figurines of ancient Egyptian gods made of alabaster, granite or basalt, Egyptian cotton, hookahs, decorative stained glass bottles, chasing, silver and scarab beetles made of onyx or turquoise, miniature copies of sphinxes sweets, oily perfumes, camel wool products, hibiscus tea.
