Steeped in rich history, Egypt is one of the most fascinating yet perplexing countries in the world. Tourism in the Arab Republic of Egypt has been on the rise since its extreme decline in the wake of the 2011 Arab Spring revolution. It is now one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations receiving a staggering 8 million visitors in 2017. Home to arguably the world's most famous ancient monuments and natural wonders, it is no wonder people from all over the globe are travelling in droves to Egypt as it opens welcoming arms to new travellers. Those who have always wanted to feast their eyes on the land of pharaohs are now confidently travelling to this thrilling North African nation. In fact, it couldn’t be a better time to visit.
Whenever someone mentions Egypt your imagination runs amuck with ideas of travelling to ancient lands and immersing yourself into one of the most legendary and storied periods of human history. Rest assured, your imagination will not be disappointed on visiting the country’s abundant ancient treasures such as the Pyramids of Giza, the only remaining survivor of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Comprised of three jaw-dropping pyramids (Khufu, Khafra and Menkaura) that were all built to be royal tombs sometime between 2700 BC and 2500 BC. The largest of the three, Khufu, also known as ‘The Great Pyramid’, is made from more than 2 million stone blocks covering a staggering 13 acres. This reigned as the tallest building in the world for more than 4,000 years! Interestingly enough, modern archeologists believe that most of the treasures were looted within 250 years of their erection. There has always been an air of mystery behind these amazing structures due to their near-perfect symmetry without any surveying tools or modern equipment.
Egypt is bound to bring out the Indiana Jones in all of us. Another must-visit location is the Karnak Temple Complex that comprises an extensive blend of decayed temples and ruins such as the temples of Karnak and Luxor and their iconic lotus columns. Located on the east bank of the longest river in the world, the Nile River, Karnak has clear architectural evidence of each and every Egyptian ruler over the domain. Construction started a mind-boggling 4,000 years ago and did not end until the Roman Empire took control of the country 2,000 years ago. For those interested in Roman history, many trading outposts still remain in the desert. Not too far from Karnak is the Valley of the Kings, an exciting collection of hidden underground mausoleums and tombs containing the pharaohs and influential nobles from the 11th to 16th century BC. The tombs, containing notable pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Ramses II reveal the extensive and elaborate lengths the Egyptians went to in order to prepare for the afterlife.
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Despite the countless other waterside temples accessible by Nile boats such as the impressive Dendera and Edfu, another outstanding site can be found across Lake Nesser at Abu Simbel. Colossal statues of Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II have been cut into the cliff rock that acts as an entrance to the primary temple at Abu Simbel. Guests can explore these dimly-lit chambers within the 30-metre tall temple. The other temples found at Abu Simbel are equally stunning archaeological gems that are still considered feats of modern engineering.
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For the outdoor adventurers that are seeking a fast-paced experience, the ‘Hurghada Sahara Park Jeep Adventure’ is sure to satisfy. This 120km journey through the beautiful desert includes a visit to a pristine natural spring with some of the best water in the world and dinner around a campfire to enjoy the tranquillity of the desert at night. Similarly, the ‘Sharm El Sheikh Desert Sunset Tour By Dune Buggy’ tour is bound to excite. The sunset tour includes a guide who will help you through the breathtaking sights of the desert of South Sinai in these futuristic-looking buggies specifically designed to deal with the terrain of the desert. Zoom through the desert sands before stopping for some delicious Egyptian tea and No matter what type of person you are buying, there will no doubt be an unforgettable Egypt experience tailored to their tastes on Bedford Worldwide Ltd. Have no fear in choosing an experience as all Bedford Worldwide Ltd vouchers are fully interchangeable.
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