Egypt

Abu Simbel is an ancient Egyptian site located in southern Egypt. It is home to two massive structures – the Great Temple of Ramses and the Small Temple of Nefertari.

A Felucca is a small traditional boat propelled by oars and/or lateen sails widely used on the Nile.

The Luxor Temple is an ancient Egyptian temple complex located to the east of the Nile. It is famous for its arcades, statues, elaborate columns, images, and statues of Amenhotep III and Ramses II.

A Nile cruise is one of the most popular ways to explore all the major historical sites in Egypt. The cruise is a boat or cruise tour where one spends several days cruising the river and visiting various historical sites, ruins and temples.

Sharm El Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town nestled in the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. Known for its coral reefs, sheltered sandy beaches and turquoise waters, Sharm El Sheikh is one of the best diving spots in the world.

The quaint coastal village of Dahab is located on the southeastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, 80 kms from Sharm el-Sheikh. This Egyptian town enjoys solitude in the form of isolated beaches and laid-back Bedouin hospitality.

The Blue Lagoon in Dahab is a large, sheltered pond with still-crystal-clear water.

The Philae temple complex is an island-based structure that was built during the reign of Ptolemy ll. It is also known as the 'Pearl of Egypt'.

One of the biggest markets in the world, Khan al-Khalili is very chirpy, exciting and inspiring. With the constant selling, bargaining and purchasing, the local market is worth visiting.

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Egypt can be accessed by plane, boat and by bus/car services.

Reaching Egypt by Air

The main airports in Egypt are Cairo International Aiport(CAI) and Luxor International Airport(LXR). Other major airports include Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), particularly popular among tourists heading to the Red Sea resorts. Non-stop flights are available, with most of them landing at Cairo International Airport. Major Indian airlines include Air India and Jet Airways. The secondary points of entry here are through Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Amman, etc.

Reaching Egypt by Bus

Travelers can also reach Egypt by land from neighboring countries such as Israel, Sudan, and Libya. The most convenient and the most popular way of travelling to Egypt by bus would be from Israel. Buses leave from stops at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem cities. The JETT bus company also has a bus service that brings you to Cairo from Amman, following a direct route. At the Taba Border Crossing, travelers must go through immigration and customs procedures on both the Israeli and Egyptian sides. Travelers coming from Sudan can reach Egypt by bus through the Wadi Halfa border crossing, which connects Wadi Halfa in Sudan with Aswan in Egypt.

Reaching Egypt by Road

Renting cars is an inexpensive proposition in Egypt. However, getting here by car is not the most preferred option. This is because the authorities in the border areas can refrain from granting you entry through those points, on account of it being a private vehicle. Therefore, several people prefer to get to Egypt by bus.

Reaching Egypt by Water

There are daily ferries travelling between Nuweiba and Taba as well as Aqaba in Jordan. There are also a number of cruises that halt in Egypt as a part of their itinerary, getting off at Port Said or at Alexandria.