What is Egyptian vacation without taking Nile Cruise! Yes that is the major attraction of Egypt- the Nile. Nile is considered to be the longest river in the world and it flows through 10 countries. The ancient Egyptian civilization flourished on the banks of river Nile. The present day Egypt is also depended on this river. The Nile flows through the major cities of Luxor, Edfu, Komombo and Aswan.
Our cruise
Inside the cruise
Luxor is the starting point of the cruise. This place is
famous for Memnon statue, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, The valley of kings,
Karnak temple and Luxor temple. These temples are constructed in memory of the various pharohs who ruled Egypt. The Karnak temple is considered to be the most beautiful of all the temples. The Karnak light and sound show is one of the major tourist attraction.
One thing that surprised me about Egypt is that it is not just a land of Pyramids and Pharohs. There is a modern life as well to this country. This is evident from the numerous resorts of international standards located on the coastal belt of the region. One such place is Sharm-El-Sheikh situated on the coastal strip along Red Sea. We were lucky enough to get accomodation in one of the best resorts in the region, the Continental Plaza Beach Resort. This resort provides a spectacular view of the beach and also offers all facility for water sports.
Continental Beach Resort
Continental Beach Resort
Another attraction in this coastal area is Naama Bay. This area is
famous for its beach, water sports, shopping streets and restaurants. I found this area best for some souvenir shopping and to taste some Egyptian food. One get the feel of a typical Arabic shopping street in this area.
One of the most interesting vacation we had so far is to The Land of the Nile- Egypt. Just like all my other vacations, this one was also well planned thanks to the numerous travel reviews sites. Eventhough we went for this trip sometime back, the memory still remains fresh in our mind. The fascinating and mysterious archaeological sites and stunning, colossal monuments of Ancient Egypt carried us away to a totally different world. The Pyramids of Giza, The temple of Hatshepsut, The Valley of Kings all still remains etched in our mind.No wonder the country is attracting more and more tourists.
In the last post I had mentioned about my Middle East travel. Yes travelling is another of my hobby. But this hobby has taken a back seat of late because of my little boy. I consider myself to be an organised traveller. Before embarking on a trip I usually visit the travel forums and review sites to zero in on a place. Then I do the research on hotel, places to visit etc. One of my favorite website for travel planning is www.travelnut.me. This website provides a detailed account on the places to visit in United States of America, Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe etc. A detailed mention is made about few of the best attractions in the world like Phuket Island in Thailand, Loire Valley in France, Tingvellir National Park in Iceland etc. So the next time you plan a vacation be an informed traveller like me!!
