Cairo is the capital of today’s Islamic world and the largest city in Africa. Its population is about 16 million, which makes it one of the world’s most populist cities. In Cairo, you will encounter the world’s most ancient civilization, the only remaining monuments of the world's Seven Wonders, and priceless treasures which can be admired in its museums. Remnants of the past can be found in the old quarters and the picturesque markets, from which perfumed scents of the east are both mysterious and attractive. The imposing mosque and superb churches that are less ancient mark another stage in civilization and art. Modern Cairo is very striking by its large open squares, its admirable Corniche, modern buildings and luxurious hotels. It is a charming city, rich in scenes of great variety. Cairo is unique in its ability of ancient traditions to mingle with modern lifestyles which forms the contemporary Egyptian culture.
Alexandria Alexandria was named after its founder Alexander the Great, who established the town in 331 B.C. Since its inauguration, Alexandria always enjoyed a privileged place in history and continued to develop throughout the ages. Today it is a vital commercial center lying at the cross roads of the main trading routes between Asia, Africa and Europe. It is renowned for its long stretches of white sandy beaches which extend for more than twenty miles and which have given the town its name "The Pearl of the Mediterranean." Favored with an unequaled climate, extremely mild in winter, moderate and refreshing in summer, Alexandria attracts holiday seekers and is today the most popular summer resort in Egypt.
Luxor was called 'the city of a hundred gates' due to its buildings and large gates. Arabs were impressed by its beautiful palaces and re-named it Luxor (City of Palaces.) Two thirds of the world’s monuments are in Luxor which makes it a very remarkable place that must be seen. It offers its visitors with a large number of amazingly huge temples and colorful tombs which astonishes every single visitor. It is divided into two sections by the Nile River. The east side is called the Site of Living where ancients Egyptians used to live out their daily lives, and the west side is called the City of the Dead where we will find all the tombs and burial site of the dead
Aswan is known as the site of the Cataracts and has an extensive history. Now with the completion of the High Dam, Aswan continues to be in the highlights and adds one more tail piece to its destiny. From the very beginning, it was the gateway to the south and the natural route along which trade passed from the heart of Africa to Egypt. The ancient Egyptians named it Swnw (the market) because of its commercial importance and the main source of the fine and coarse quality granite from which builders and sculptors drew their supplies. Thanks to its dry climate and unique situation, Aswan has justly acquired an international reputation. For those who love calm and repose, no better place can be found! Here the Nile flows through granite rocks and the golden desert while palm trees and farm lands cover the banks.
Aswan is known as the site of the Cataracts and has an extensive history. Now with the completion of the High Dam, Aswan continues to be in the highlights and adds one more tail piece to its destiny. From the very beginning, it was the gateway to the south and the natural route along which trade passed from the heart of Africa to Egypt. The ancient Egyptians named it Swnw (the market) because of its commercial importance and the main source of the fine and coarse quality granite from which builders and sculptors drew their supplies. Thanks to its dry climate and unique situation, Aswan has justly acquired an international reputation. For those who love calm and repose, no better place can be found! Here the Nile flows through granite rocks and the golden desert while palm trees and farm lands cover the banks.
