Five fun facts about Egypt
Egypt is home to over 120 pyramids.
While King Tut’s treasures have traveled the world, the famous golden death mask has not left its home in the Egyptian Museum since being placed there 100 years ago!
The Nile is the longest river in Africa spanning over 11 countries.
The Aswan Dam can be seen from space and is one of the largest embankment dams in the world.
In modern times, Egyptians have only ruled Egypt since 1952, when General Abdel Nasser and others deposed King Farouk.
Why Egypt?
Egypt reigns supreme as the ancient wonders’ capital. Pyramids and mummies are just scratching the surface of what there is to explore in Egypt – ancient and modern. Every trip begins in Cairo – a bustling cosmopolitan city that houses almost every facet of Egypt’s amazing and diverse history.
Enjoy breakfast staring at the pyramids, check out the sites from atop the city’s 11th century citadel which is home to a 19th century Ottoman mosque, wander the markets of Khan al Khalili, and then experience a taste of Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant.
We will venture down to Luxor, maybe take a hot air balloon ride, or go for a morning felucca (sailboat) ride to the Western banks of the Nile, and onto the Valley of the Kings to see King Tut’s tomb and marvel at the exquisite artistry of Seti I’s royal tomb. We will float down the Nile or visit the delights of the Red Sea.
Egypt can be intense for a traveler who is venturing outside their comfort zone. However, the group size keeps things manageable, safe, and we have intermittent breaks to avoid travelers feeling a bit overwhelmed. While pyramids might be at the top of the list, there is so much to explore that you will want to come back for more!
