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About Egypt

 

Egypt  is  the  land  of  the  finest  ancient  civilizations  and  the promising bright future, invites you to one  of  the most enjoyable trips of your life. 

The  Egyptian  civilization  is  one of  the oldest ones  in human history. Inscriptions  on  the  various  Egyptian monuments emphatically date it back to 7000 years. Situated at the crossroad of the world, it is so easy to visit Egypt.

You  may enjoy,  at little cost,  a trip  to  Egypt.  A trip  stimulating  to mind  and  pleasing to the heart.  Amidst  immortal ancient  monuments dating from some of  the oldest civilizations ever  created  by  man : Pharaonic, Greek, Roman,  Byzantine, early  Christian and  Islamic civilizations.  

The  history  of  Egypt is forever tried to the Nile. Ever since the earliest know communities settled  along  the  Nile  Valley.  The  river  has  controlled  the religious economic social and political life of  Egyptians for centuries.  Egypt's broad history can be broken down into major periods:

  • Pharaonic times 3000 – 341 BC

  • Greek rule (Hellenistic) 332 – 30 BC

  • Roman & Byzantine rule 30 – 638 AD

  • Arab conquest & Mamelukes 640 – 1517

  • British occupation 1882 –1952.

  • Independent Egypt 1952 – Present
  • Distances between the Cities:

  • Hurghada-Monasteries of St. Paul and St. Antony 250KM

  • Hurghada-Aswan 500 Km

  • Aswan -Abu Simbel 280 Km

  • Abu Simbel - Hurghada 780Km

  • Aswan -Cairo 1000 Km

  • Cairo -Alex 210 Km

  • Alex-Hurghada710 Km

  • Cairo - St. Catherine 400Km

  • St. Catherine -SSH 240 km

  • SSH-Hurghadaon land about 760 km

  • Tourist Information

To plan your trip, here are some of the practical details you should know about Egypt.
  •  Entry Visa

Entry Visas are required for all Nationalities except those whom their countries are the same for Egyptians.

Entry Visas can either be obtained from any Egyptian embassy or consulate in your home country or at any port, airport of your arrival. If traveling overland visas can be obtained from neighboring countries without much of a problem. You can apply for either a single entry visa, which entitles the holder to a stay of up to one month and is valid for presentation for up to three months, or you can apply for a multiple entry visa that is limited for up to three visits.

There is normally a two-week grace period beyond the expiry date of your visa. Visas can be extended for up to a period of six months but you will normally be required to show that you have reasonable reason to get such long visa and show bank receipts proving that you have changed sufficient money. Credit card receipts for purchases or cash advances are generally not accepted.
  •  Hotels and Rest Houses  

Egypt is well equipped with 5*, 4*, 3* hotels and also motels throughout the country.

Managed either by the most famous international hotels chains or private sector.

All hotels Categories, services & rates are controlled by the Ministry of Tourism Policy .
  •  Food and Beverage

Eating well and heartily is part of the Egyptian kitchen tradition, also you can find all international food restaurants like Chinese, Italian and Other European food test.

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