Ancient Egypt boasted considerable achievements in arts, literature, medicine and astronomy. One of those historical achievements is the pyramids.  At present, Egypt is most known because of the Pyramids of Giza and The Great Sphinx.  These pyramids, in history, were built for a certain purpose.  It mainly served as tombs for the dead pharaohs or kings and queens. This custom emanated from the Egyptians’ belief in afterlife.  Today, these pyramids attract tourists a lot. Aside from the pyramids, Egypt offers a wide array of tourist attractions. There is the Nile River….The Artery of Egypt, the Red Sea which is so rich in underwater life and is famous for its amazing landscapes; the Egyptian Museum which has thousands of artifacts and exhibits about ceramics, calligraphy, arts and mosaic; the Egyptian Temples which have countless columns, statues and sphinxes; and the Theban Necropolis which contains the world’s finest tombs.  Aside from these, in Modern Egypt, you can find modern and tall buildings, factories, schools, universities, gardens, roads and parks.  All these tourist attractions are great, modern and something Egypt could be proud of.

They say, the best time to travel to Egypt is from November to February or during winter time.  This is because, the climate in Egypt is very hot and dry. Cairo, the capital of Egypt is the gateway to Egypt. Although, the country’s most visited places have international airports as well, in order to be more accessible to its visitors. The most recommended transportation to travel around Egypt is by train, bus and boat (for a Nile cruise).  Visiting Egypt is a bit costly.  Most of the entrance fees for its major destinations are expensive. Tourists from other countries are also required to get VISAs.  The length of stay that is best required to travel around Egypt’s major tourist destinations is from three to four weeks.

So, if you are a great traveler, it is best to put Egypt in your list.  You cannot only appreciate the mystery of our past, but you can also see the wonders of the present and dream of the future.