Overview
The waters of the Red Sea at Ras Um Sid, Turtle Bay, and the Strait of Tiran offer opportunities for diving, snorkeling, and paddling. The superb diving in the area has earned it a worldwide reputation and is frequently voted as the best diving site in the world. The range and quality of dive sites, boats, and professional instructors are excellent. Even if you’re a beginner, snorkeling or scuba diving is a great activity to try. A camel trek into the desert to visit Bedouin villages, mystical oases, and the mangrove forests of Nabq is a must-do activity. You can also stay in Sharm, enjoy the world-class international cuisine served at the beachfront restaurants, and dance the night away at the resort’s discos and nightclubs. Tourists in Sharm El-Sheikh can explore cultural and religious attractions by visiting historical sites that are close by. Towards the east of the city, visitors can find The Monastery of St. Catherine. This is a very special Christian building that has survived for many centuries. The monastery has a rich spiritual history that is very important. There are also other monasteries in the Sinai desert, such as the monastery of Seventh Daughters. Towards the north of the city, visitors can find the famous Sirabit el Khadim temple of the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor. This temple is very old and dates back to the time of the king Amenophis IV. Sharm El Sheikh receives the highest number of tourists compared to all other cities in Egypt, including Cairo, Luxor, and Hurghada. It is a popular destination for thousands of travelers who visit Egypt every year.
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Luxor is a town in Egypt that has many old and important things to see. The town used to be the capital of the “New Kingdom Pharaohs” and is built around the old place of Thebes. The name Luxor comes from a word in Arabic that means “The City of Palaces.” If you are coming from the UK, you can fly directly to Luxor from many airports with British Airways or Egypt Air. But these flights are not available every day. If you are coming from Cairo, you can take a train, a flight, or a boat on the Nile to get to Luxor. There are many exciting things to see in Luxor, such as famous temples, tombs, and markets. Our tours usually last for two or three days, which is enough time to see the main sites. The important places are divided into two areas: the East Bank and the West Bank of the Nile. On the East Bank, you can visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. On the West Bank, you can find the Valley of the Kings & Queens with its rock-hewn tombs, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon, as well as many other sites. There are two markets in Luxor. One is inside a building with air conditioning, and the other is an outdoor market with a traditional feel. You can find many shops selling similar items, and you can bargain for the best price. Once you find a merchant you like, you can sit down, have some tea, and begin the game of bargaining.If you are planning to travel to Egypt, you should definitely visit Luxor. There are many amazing things to see there such as the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings at Thebes and the largest temple in Egypt, the Karnak Temple complex which has the Great Temple and much more. You can go on a hot-air balloon ride over the ruins of Thebes, or take a boat ride on the Nile river to see all the sightseeing spots and ancient ruins. If you want to experience real Egyptian life, you can visit Luxor’s souks where you can see lots of colors and enjoy the bustling street life.
