Excursions to the great treasures of Egypt are a unique opportunity to briefly travel back in time to the past of one of the greatest human civilizations on Earth and try to get closer to solving its secrets.
For a long time, Egypt has been holding one of the leading positions in the list of countries preferred by tourists from Russia and the CIS countries. In addition to the democratic cost of living and excellent climatic conditions, Egypt is also interesting from a cultural point of view. A visit to this sunny country cannot be imagined without excursion tours covering all the most interesting places. Visiting museums and art exhibitions of the ancient Egyptians cannot be compared with the emotions that can be obtained by going to the very origins of the formation of the culture of one of the most ancient civilizations on the globe.
Some rules to consider when buying excursions
There are two ways to organize an excursion in Egypt: buy vouchers at the hotel or take advantage of the offer of one of the companies in the city. In the first case, you can count on the services of a guide and an interpreter, moving, guaranteed insurance, a discount for children, as well as early booking of entrance tickets. The cost of the tour will depend on the class of the hotel in which you are staying.
Street excursion firms, as a rule, offer much lower prices, but the high quality of the rest is not guaranteed. In a way, this is the purchase of a pig in a poke - you can get both wonderful emotions and a rich cultural program, and you can be disappointed in the trip. In addition, the fleet of travel agencies often does not have new passenger buses, not to mention their comfort. Of course, there are pleasant exceptions, in any case, you should be extremely careful about choosing an agency.
But, perhaps, the most thoughtless and dangerous decision that can be made while in a strictly religious Muslim country is independent travel. The Egyptian authorities have legally prohibited the movement of tourists in some territories without a guide. It is optimal to travel by tourist buses or to use taxi services, however, if this is your first visit to Egypt and you are not familiar with the culture of the country and the mentality of local residents, traveling by taxi also does not guarantee the absence of unpleasant situations.
Where to go on an excursion in Egypt
Of course, the pyramids in Giza and the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, the majestic temples of Luxor, the palaces and museums of ancient Alexandria and the mysterious Cairo are the first on the list of the most desirable sights of Egypt, excursions to which are offered by all travel agencies without exception.
Of the natural attractions, one should give preference to the national parks of Ras Mohamed and Ras Abu Galum, which are located in the south of the Sinai Peninsula. Here, every tourist can feel as if at the end of the world, and the amazing nature and wealth of the underwater world will leave an unforgettable experience.
Fans of extreme recreation and everything unusual can order a trip on comfortable yachts along the banks of the Nile, diving, jeep safari in the desert, followed by a camel ride and dinner among the Bedouins. Often Egyptian travel agencies offer excursions to Israel and Jordan.
