The Pearl of the Mediterranean and Bidding Adieu to Egypt
Alexandria has a huge European influence and it is one of the most beautiful cities of Egypt. It is an year round destination and is located st a distance of 225 kilometres from Cairo. Alexandria enjoys a very pleasant climate all year round and during summers, the Egyptians too love
Sand, Sea and Sunshine
It seemed like our Nile Cruise had got over so soon! We left for Hurghada on Day 8 of our tour. Our vehicle was part of a convoy which sped us to Hurghada in about 4½ hours from Luxor. Hurghada is known for its azure clear water and white sand
Kom Ombo, Luxor and The Valley of the Kings
Lert me tell you more about the amazing temples en route to Luxor! It was day four of our tour now. As I had written earlier, our boat halted at Kom Ombo where we were to disembark to see the Sobek and the Haroeris temple. Kom Ombo is 43 kilometers
Papyrus Paintings, The Nile Delta Cruise, Philae Temples and Much More!
In my last travel diary entry, I wrote about the mystery of the Pyramids and Sphinx. Along the Pyramids Road, there are several such shops which sell papyrus paintings: these paintings are must-buy souvenirs from Egypt. It was indeed fascinating to know about how the papyrus paper is used today
Visit to the Egyptian Museum and The Pyramids of Giza
Visiting the Louvre in Paris is incomplete without having seen the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Likewise, a visit to the Egyptian Museum is not complete without visiting the Tutankhamun chamber where you find some of the finest depictions of this ruler of the 18th Dynasty. Probably