Egypt

Best time to visit Egypt: Summer is exceptionally hot and unsuitable for tourism in Egypt. Summer temperatures can go up to 40 degrees Celsius in Egypt. So be prepared and carry light cotton clothes if you are visiting Egypt during summers. Winters are comparatively pleasant although evenings are quite chilly specially in Cairo. So if you want to enjoy the true spirit of Egypt try to make your trip during March through May or September through November.

Here is list of some of the must sees in Egypt:

Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx: Counted among one of the 7 wonders of the world, the Pyramids and the Sphinx are must sees of Egypt. The pyramids reflect the ancient Egyptian culture and architecture.

Egyptian Museum: The 120,000 relics at the various museums in Egypt exhibit the Egyptian civilization over decades.

Cairo: To get the true essence of Egypt, you must visit Cairo, one of the busiest cities and also the capital of Egypt.

Dachshund: Dahshur also attracts a good number of visitors travelling to Egypt.

Other popular attractions of Egypt include the:

• Marsa Alam
• Aswan
• Lake Nasser
• Temples of Karnak

Getting to Egypt: Cairo is the main gateway to Egypt. Cairo is well connected with other major cities of the world through regular flight services. There are several tour operators also who offer travel to Egypt that includes hotel accommodation and flight tickets. These are also quite cheap at times. National airlines services in Egypt include the EgyptAir and Air Sinai. However you can also get into Egypt through other cities like Marsa Alam, Sharm-el-Sheikh, Aswan and hurghada. You can also avail bus services from Israel. Ferry services are also available from Kuwait, Saudi arabia or Jordan.

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