Egypt, The land that gave birth to the first great civilization

The land that gave birth to the first great civilization did not really need an introduction. The pyramids, the minarets, the Nile, all the landscapes of Egypt are beautiful.

Visitors are often surprised to discover that the legendary pyramids are only the tip of the iceberg whose full archaeological Egypt. Pharaonic nations, ancient Greeks, Romans, Christians and Arab dynasties have all played their role in the structuring of Egypt, choose from the discoveries of architectural wealth of the country.

Cairo, around a medieval core that has remained unchanged since the founding era of Islam. Upstream, Luxor, site of ancient Thebes, is lined with warrens of opulent burial chambers and boasts some of the most formidable monuments in all antiquity. Further south of Aswan, even more geometrically imposing temples write a testament to the power of gods and pharaohs archaic omnipotent. It is here that the Nile discovered sailing old on a felucca (Egyptian sailboat) in the hands of dominant currents and winds.

In the West, Egypt, the ocean of sand stretches infinitely great Sahara desert, with a handful of food, oasis, solitary islands of green. Medieval fortresses cower here, interspersed with bubbling springs and ghostly rock formations.Meanwhile, the deep and crystal clear Red Sea lie brilliantly awash in coral where, surrounded by a frenzy of aquatic life underwater. In the deserts of Sinai, interior, visitors can climb the mountain where God wrote the commandments of Moses, and spend their last days in happiness Halcyon coastal Dahab.

Although it is one of the most politically stable countries in the region, modern Egypt is not without conflict. Thirty years of authoritarian rule, an erratic economy and rising living costs fan the flames of unrest. However, many Egyptians are flexible, and visitors making the journey here will find a very old story, but a modern hospitality.