The Egyptian travel guide

The Egyptian travel guide

Area:          1,001,450 sq km (386,662 sq miles).

Population:          94,137,816 (UN estimate 2016).

Population density:        88.4 per sq km.

Capital:                 Cairo in Arabic    (El Qahira).

Government:            Republic.

Head of state:           President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi since 2014.

Head of government:    Prime Minister Sherif Ismail since 2015.

Electricity:   220 volts AC, 50Hz. Sockets take the continental European-style plugs with two round pins.

About Egypt private tour:

firstly of all, fascinating country with some of the most enduring historical monuments on Earth, Egypt stands as an unforgettable travel destination.

Also, It’s had to deal with its fair share of turmoil in recent times, but this North African nation remains proud, welcoming and accessible.

And with treasures as timeless as the temples and pyramids of the Nile to shout about, it’s not somewhere that’s going to slip from public consciousness any time soon.

A trip here still very much has the potential to thrill. In many ways.

There are two Egypts:

• The first is the Egypt of Cairo and the Nile, of bustling medieval bazaars, Sphinxes, river cruises and Agatha Christie-era exoticism.
• The second, and just as integral to many visitors, is the Egypt of the Red Sea,
  where a spread of large-scale modern resorts caters to sun-seekers and scuba divers.

Also, Sharm El Shiekh, with its world-class diving, high-end hotels, and desert adventures, is the best known of them.

Is Most of the country’s ancient treasures were built during the time of the pharaohs?

yes, Most of the country’s ancient treasures were built during the time of the pharaohs.

The Pyramids of Giza (the sole survivors of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World);
the lotus-columned temples of Luxor and Karnak; the Valley of the Kings;
Aswan and the temples of Abu Simbel: strung along the Nile, these monuments have drawn visitors for centuries.

They represent a lasting legacy of one of the most fabled periods of human history.

Of course, the country is best understood not so much for its great monuments or its coral reefs, splendid though they are, but through its people.

So, Bartering for a bargain in Cairo’s ancient Khan al-Khalili bazaar, taking tea and falling into a long conversation with a local, or simply stopping awhile in a remote village, will give a glimpse of a country full of character, color.

About the History of Egypt:-

The Egyptian travel guide will tell you about the history of Egypt.
Egypt’s history is one of the world’s oldest and most civilized countries.

Egypt can trace its history back to around 8000 BC when drier conditions forced early civilizations in need of food and water closer to the Nile.

However, Pharaonic Egypt began some 5,000 years ago and comprised kings from 30 different dynasties.

phenomenal knowledge of mathematics, biology, and astronomy made the country one of the most powerful kingdoms in the world.

Their legendary wealth enabled them to build monumental structures like the Karnak Temple in Luxor and the Pyramids of Giza.

The Egyptian travel guide also provides you with information about The pharaonic:

The pharaonic rule is divided into kingdoms:-

– The Old Kingdom saw the building of the Giza pyramids,
– The Middle Kingdom saw Egypt’s capital at Thebes, present-day Luxor.

while the New Kingdom began around 1500 BC and gave us some of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt’s history.

Later, Egypt saw the arrival of Alexander the Great, who founded Alexandria, and then the Roman Empire.

The arrival of Napoleon in AD 1798 brought Egypt once more into violent contact with a European power. By 1805,

however, the struggle for autonomy had been won, with Muhammad Ali being recognized as the first Sultan of Egypt.

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The completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, built-in conjunction with France, brought popular discontent

since heavy taxation was required to pay for it, and eventually resulted in more than 70 years of British rule.
Demands for the canal’s nationalization and the country’s independence continued until the revolution in 1952.

Also, the Egyptian travel guide will tell you:

2011 saw the country again engulfed in widespread protests against the government,
which resulted in long-standing President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation, and the eventual return of the military to power.

The downing of a Russian passenger jet over the Sinai Peninsula in 2015 – an act of terror claimed by Islamic State militants – severely affected Egypt’s tourism industry.

Aِlso, Elections in the same year brought stability to Egyptian politics, but the country has been criticized internationally for its suppression of the media and lax airport security.

Did you know?

• Ancient Egyptians worshiped over 1,400 different gods and goddesses.
•The Pyramids of Giza are the oldest of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, and the only one to still exist.

ِAbout Egypt Culture:-

Religion 
About 90% of the population is Muslim, with the majority of the remainder being Christian, including followers of the Coptic Christian faith. There is also a small Jewish population.

Social conventions 
Islam is part of all aspects of daily life with many social conventions stemming from the teachings of the Koran, the Muslim holy book.

Also, the Egyptian travel guide will tell you about hospitality:

• Hospitality is a significant element, especially to visitors. Shaking hands is the normal greeting but male visitors should wait for a woman to offer her hand first.
• The dress should always be conservative and women should cover upper arms and legs,
  This is particularly important when visiting religious buildings.
• Dress standards tend to be a little more relaxed in modern nightclubs, restaurants, hotels, and bars in Cairo, Alexandria and other tourist resorts.
• Official or social functions and smart restaurants usually require more formal wear.
• Smoking is widespread.

Photography:

Tourists are required to pay a fee if wishing to take photographs inside pyramids, tombs, and museums.

Ask permission when taking pictures of someone, especially women.

Some traditionally-dressed locals demand money when they ‘pose’ outside historic sites, especially temples and pyramids.

Finally, Language in Egypt :

Arabic is the official language. English and French are widely spoken.