Egypt Hotels

Throughout the history from the times of Pharaohs, to ancient Greek civilizations, Egypt has always been a very important and desirable land. That is why in today's world, Egypt doesn't need much description. The country is on the North of Africa, and occupies the southeastern coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. The Pharoanic rule is the most significant period of Egypt's history. Back then, this land was home to the most developed culture of the world. It is evident that they had major advances in astronomy, mathematics and physics, but as we all know, the mystery of those times still haven't been fully uncovered yet. If the idea of an ancient great civilization fascinates you even a little, you have to see the archaeological sites and the museums in Egypt; there are so many relics and monuments of global importance to be seen. The pyramids, alone, are enough reason to spend time here, and has always been. The great pyramid of Giza is the only standing monument from the original list of Herodotus' Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Times of the Pharaohs goes back to 4th millennium B.C. In the dark ages though, Roman and Greek civilization reached Egypt. Today's popular touristic destination, the city of Alexander takes its name from Alexander the Great. At later periods, Romans (Byzantine) reigned on this land until the rise of Islam and Arab dynasties. The Ottoman conquest was in the16th century, until the 20th century. All of these great civilizations left fascinating monuments on these lands. We can divide the geography, as well as the climate into three zones. The first, the coasts of Mediterranean and Red Sea. In both areas, the climate is fair in winter and hot in summer. The beaches are available for tourism with many quality resorts. Especially the region of Sharm el-Sheikh and Alexandria attract quite a volume of tourism every year. Some of the best scuba diving spots and other watersports opportunities shouldn't be passed. The second zone is the Nile Delta. Nile brings with it great blessings. The area's fertility placed it to the focus of many nations throughout the history. Both the land of pyramids, Giza, and the capital of Egypt, city of Cairo are on the shores of Nile. Cairo is the largest and most developed city of this region and should be explored. Be sure to check out Luxor aka Valley of the Kings too. A cruise on The Nile is very peaceful and relaxing, with a great authentic scenery flowing by. The cities possess the Middle Eastern charm and heritage. Hundreds and thousands of years old monuments such as ancient temples or old mosques are being suffocated by unplanned urban development, yet still possess an intriguing atmosphere. In traditional bazaars, antiquities, local arts and crafts expressing the combined culture that has been carried on to this day are demonstrated. In these excellent shopping spots, you will encounter many exotic items and have an unforgettable time. The last zone to mention is the largest, the desert which lies from The Nile, west into the Sahara. Nowadays, desert trekking is rising in popularity, and if you are interested, some of the best destinations are here. The biggest influence of today's Egypt is no doubt from the Islamic culture and that really shows in every area of the daily life. The cuisine for example, is a mix of Turkish and Arabic methods along with a good Mediterranean mix. Generally, the cooking is not too spicy and well decorated with local produce, herbs and vegetables. Lentil or chickpea specialties are very popular. Dishes like stuffed vegetables and leaves are common. Fruits like dates, figs, mangoes and melons are a bit on the exotic side. The summer holiday locations like resorts or hotels, standards are up to par with any other modern country. Still, the costs are very affordable. Egypt always offers marvelous vacation opportunities from culture based tourism to casual summer tourism. And if what you really seek is a healthy mix of both, Egypt is perfect.