Egypt is probably the world's oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,200 years ago, historically. Egypt is an exciting country, both for its antiquities, and modern high culture. Egypt is also considered one of the oldest vacation spots.

Early Greeks, Romans and others came here just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind's earliest triumphs. For thousands of years, it has been the playground of emperors and kings, and we hope you will take the time to find out why?

For many, the scope of Egypt's history is difficult to comprehend. Its history spans some five millenniums, and encompasses the origin of civilization, the rise of the Greeks and Romans, the establishment of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions, the colonial era when first France and then the English ruled the country, and finally, a return to independence. Egypt has played an important role through all of these eras, and today one can find monuments that evidence Egypt's role in most of the world's historic events.

A comprehensible knowledge of Egyptian religion is indispensable for anyone who wishes to grasp the essence of the Egyptian civilization. Religion had deeply dominated all aspects of Egyptian culture---art, science, government, and law. In short, religion was the womb of Egypt's ancient culture. Egyptian religion can be characterized by its infinite complexity and diversity. Muslim (mostly Sunni) represents nearly 94% (official estimate) the rest is Coptic Christian and other (official estimate).

The common Language here in Egypt is the Arabic one. At the same time English and French are widely understood by educated classes.

Egypt could be said to have six different tourist super-sites. Each has its own flavor, and mostly each serves a different purpose. Surprisingly, or perhaps not, most of these tourist areas do not depend on ancient monuments to sustain them. In fact, only Luxor is completely dependent on this trade.

These super-sites consist of Alexandria and the immediate area around the City. It could in fact be argued that this area extends to Marsa Matruh to the west on the coast. Cairo and the immediate area around the City. Cairo has everything. Cairo has great hotels, entertainment, restaurants, all manner of monuments from throughout the history of Egypt and it is often the entry point for most people visiting Egypt.

Luxor and the surrounding area. Luxor is a living museum with vast numbers of ancient Egyptian monuments. Aswan and the surrounding area. Aswan is probably the least of the super-site tourist areas, but has great hotels, along with the huge Lake Nasser just to the south.

Hurghada with its surrounding area, particularly El Gouna, and Safaga. These areas contain just about everything a tourist would like to have, with the exception of ancient monuments.
Sharm El Sheikh, and the surrounding area including Sharks Bay. This is the Sinai super-site. There are some wonderful Christian monuments nearby, and the water sports, as at Hurghada, are all inclusive.
There are also many other destinations, but these ones are considered tourist super-sites as encompass perhaps ninety-five percent of the ancient monuments, and most else there is to do in Egypt.