EGYPT
Most people who think of Egypt think of antiquities, but Egypt offers much more. Certainly it is a prime location to see our great heritage from the ancient world, including Pyramids and wonderful temples, but it is also part of the Holy Land, and tours to Christian and other religious monuments are popular. Yet Egypt also offers nature and desert treks, great scuba diving and even golf, fishing and birding expeditions. One may choose to relax on the wondrous Egypt Red Sea or Sinai coasts, take in the high culture of Cairo, or even leisurely float down the Egyptian Nile on a luxurious river boat.

Must See - Properties on UNESCO World Heritage List by

• Abu Mena

• Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis

• Islamic Cairo

• Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur

• Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae

• Saint Catherine Area

• Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley)

Climate

Egypt does not receive much rainfall except in the winter month. The average temperature is between 80 °F (27 °C) and 90 °F (32 °C) in summer, and up to 109 °F (43 °C) on the Red Sea coast. Temperatures average between 55 °F (13 °C) and 70 °F (21 °C) in winter.

TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS AND WHAT TO DO IN CAIRO

Central Cairo
The city's main square and focal point, Midan Tahrir, is home to the Egyptian Museum and many hotels, including the Nile Hilton. Centered on Midan Talaat Barb, downtown Cairo is the unmistakable heart of Cairo, with streets that are packed with glitzy shops and countless thousands of small businesses.Here you can get a glimpse of the surviving architectural gems and the elegant Paris-on-the-Nile-era Cairo. The Manial Palace Museum has some wonderfully overblown interiors and an overstocked Hunting Museum.The private Throne Hall is a sight with gilt furniture and ranked portraits of forebears. The magnificent garden is the largest private garden in Cairo and definitely worth visiting.

Egyptian Museum
The museum houses more than 100,000 antiquities from almost every period of ancient Egyptian history. The exhibition that outshines everything else is the treasure of the New Kingdom pharaoh, Tutankhamen. It features an astonishing solid-gold death mask. Other highlights include: the Royal Mummy Room, the Amarna Room (devoted to Akhenaton, the 'heretic king'), the Graeco-Roman Mummies and the larger-than-life-size statue of Khafre (Chephren).

Giza Pyramids
The Pyramids of Giza are the most well known pyramids in Egypt. It is the planet's oldest tourist attraction and the sole survivors of the Seven Wonders of the World. The wonder of the pyramids lies in their age and mysteries of how they were built. These architectural accomplishments are attached to the ancient capital of Memphis, 24km south of Cairo. The oldest pyramid at Giza (and the largest in Egypt), is the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), which stands 146m high. Southwest of Khufu, is the Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren); the Sphinx (known in Arabic as Abu al-Hol, 'Father of Terror') is carved from natural bedrock at the bottom of the causeway to Khafre's pyramid. At a height of 62m, the Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus) is the smallest of the three pyramids. The most comfortable way to get to the Pyramids is the air conditioned bus that runs from Heliopolis via Midan Tahrir, where it picks up passengers from beside the Egyptian Museum.

Al-Fayoum Oasis
The Oasis is Egypt's largest oasis and home to two million people. It was a favourite vacation spot for 13th-dynasty pharaohs, who built fine palaces there. These days the region is known for its lush vegetation, abundant crops and amazing variety of birdlife. Qasr Qarun and the Pyramid of Meidum deserves a visit, the vicinity of the lake is attractive and the desert scenery around Wadi Rayyan (just beyond Al-Fayoum) is lovely. The oasis is about 100km southwest of Cairo, and having your own transport is best because the area is quite spread out.

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
The perfect retreat from the sun in summer, it is easy to lose a day wandering this sprawling market. It exudes a truly amazing atmosphere with its labyrinth of bustling alleys lined with merchants displaying traditional crafts. Particularly good buys are spices, perfumes, gold and silver jewelry, carpets, brass and copperware (still produced using traditional techniques), leatherwork, glass, ceramics, and mashrablya. The bazaar is largely unchanged since the 14th century and you will find a wide variety of interesting and artistic goods. Cash is definitely preferred here, but some vendors accept credit cards.

Pyramids Sound and Light Show
A dramatic fusion of light and music recounting the story of antiquity. The dazzling light show and awe-inspiring backdrop of the Sphinx and Pyramids will surely impress you. The show is hosted three times a night in three different languages. The Sphinx plays the role of storyteller, narrating the history of ancient Egypt. The shows are held in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Arabic. It is better to call ahead to check the time of the performance you want to attend.

Heliopolis
Originally conceived as an exclusive 'garden city' intended to house the European officials who ruled Egypt, it also attracted the Egyptian upper class. Construction began in 1906, using an odd European-Moorish architectural style. In the 1950's overcrowding in Cairo caught up with this suburb and the former desert barrier was breached by a creeping tide of middle-income high-rises. Today these ranks of apartment buildings greatly outnumber the graceful old villas.

The suburb's most extraordinary sight is the Baron's Palace (Qasr al-Baron). Other must-see sights include the Basilica (a miniature version of Istanbul's famous Aya Sofia), and Sharia Ibrahim Laqqany, lined with fantastical architecture.

The Coptic Museum
This renovated old building was established in 1908 to preserve Coptic Christian artifacts from destruction. It houses the world's largest collection of Coptic Art, containing fabulous artifacts (both secular and religious) produced by Copts throughout the ages.

Exhibits are arranged roughly in chronological order, with the upper floor housing an exhibition of Nubian paintings salvaged from villages before they were flooded by the Aswan Dam in the 1950's and 1960's. The wonderful examples of paintings and textile, as well as metal, wood, glass and ivory craftmanship are worth a look and if you are into history, catch a glance at the Nag Hammadi documents on the top floor. A nominal fee is charged. Located at Mar Girgis Street, Cairo

HURGADA TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS

The city of Hurghada is a popular tourist attraction, which came into existence around the 20th century, was formerly a small village that lately developed. Of late Hurghada is acclaimed as a popular beach resort based on the Red Sea Coast and is considered as an international center for hosting marine related sports. The main tourist attraction of Hurghada is New Hurghada, Ad-Dahar, Al-Gouna, Sigala, Safaga and Soma Bay.

Hurghada is a famous Egyptian city, which is a popular destination for sail boarders, yachtsmen, scuba divers and snorklers. Hurghada Tourist Attraction appeals several travelers from as far as Russia, Czechoslovakia and Germany. Indulge in Hurghada Tourist Attractions that is filled with finest opportunities for windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, snorkeling and diving. Hurghada is dotted with several beaches where the warm water is a home to rare fishes and coral reefs that can be glanced through the glass bottom boats.

Indulge in viewing Hurghada Tourist Attractions, which includes touring to National Museum, remains of Roman Mons Porphyrites, Giftun Island and Red Sea Aquarium. Hurghada Tourist Attractions boasts of the Marine Biology Museum, which is based a miles away from the north of Hurghada. The Marine Biology Museum is comprised of small aquarium along with a biology station. Yet another Hurghada Tourist Attractions is the Aquarium at Ad-Dahar, lying towards the north of Hurghada where one can sight the unusual species of native fishes. Underwater Gardens, a Hurghada Tourist Attraction is a unique destination that promises you sight of several coral reefs and aquatic species.

Indulge in an excursion tour to the Hurghada Tourist Attractions that attracts you with its alluring beauty and breath taking attractions. The other sights to visit as far as Hurghada Tourist Attractions is concerned, Mons Porphyrites or Mountain of Porphyry, Gebel Abu Dukhan (Father of Smoke), Red Sea Mountains. Travel to Hurghada and soar up your spirits as you delight your senses with the native Hurghada Tourist Attractions.

Sharm el Sheikh Travel Attractions
Sharm el Sheikh the city of finest and exotic beach resorts in Egypt is located on the southern tip of Sinai Peninsula nestled between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai. Sharm el Sheikh is also called as the "City of Peace" because of the large numbers of international peace conferences held in the city.

Sharm el Sheikh includes three main regions-the old town of Sharm el Sheikh and its bay, Al Hadaba and number of other beaches like Na'ama Bay, Garden Bay, Sharks Bay etc. Being a popular beach destination of Egypt, Sharm el Sheikh is visited by the travelers round the year.

Three S comprising of sun, sand and sea and various water sports activities along with the ethnic beauty of Sharm el Sheikh are enough to force travelers to visit this region of Egypt. The strategic location of Sharm el sheikh has led to its development from a mere fishing village to a major port of Egypt.

The main source of Sharm el Sheikh region's economy is tourism and that is why it also acts as the administrative hub of Southern Sinai Province of Egypt. The Southern Sinai Province mainly includes coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba, Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine's Monastery other than Sharm el Sheikh.

As most of the area of Sharm el Sheikh comprises of sandy beach but yet Sharm el Sheikh has an international airport known by the name of Ophira International Airport. This airport has scheduled flights to Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria and Hurghada and also has flights from Italy, Germany, Ireland and many other destinations.