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Blue Hole
Blue Hole One of the world’s most famous snorkeling and diving spots, the evocatively named Blue Hole is renowned for its unique geological formation – a 426-foot- (130-meter-) deep sinkhole in the Red Sea, fringed with colorful coral reef and filled with startling blue waters. The Blue Hole has l
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Babylon Fortress
Babylon Fortress The ancient Babylon Fortress was originally built by the Romans in the area now known as Coptic (or Old) Cairo. The fortress was built in a strong and strategic position – a canal ran through this area connecting the Nile with the Red Sea. The persecution of Coptic Egyptians
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Al-Rifai Mosque
Al-Rifai Mosque Though not as old as many other Cairo mosques, Al-Rifa’i Mosque stands out among others for its elaborate cavernous ceilings and the fact that it serves as a mausoleum for the last Shah of Iran (who died in exile in Egypt), as well as the last reigning king of Egypt and several mem
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Al-Hakim Mosque
Al-Hakim Mosque Often lost in Cairos electrifying presence, Al-Hakim, one of Egypts lesser-known mosques, was built under a ruler who could have changed the world. Completed in 1012 A.D., the second-largest Fatimid mosque in Cairo with the citys two oldest surviving minarets came into existence af
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Alexandria National Museum
Alexandria National Museum With three floors of exhibitions and around 1,800 artifacts on display, the Alexandria National Museum offers a fascinating introduction to the city’s rich history. Housed in the impressively restored Al-Saad Bassili Pasha Palace, the museum’s exhibitions offer a chronol
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Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque Among the countless minarets punctuating the Cairo skyline, four of the most impressive belong to one of the city’s standout mosques, Al-Azhar. This mosque, situated in the Islamic district, is not only one of Cairos largest sanctuaries but it is also home to the worlds oldest univ
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Aga Khan Mausoleum
Aga Khan Mausoleum High up on the west bank stands the elegant marble Tomb of Mohammed Shah Aga Khan, the 48th imam (leader) of the Ismaili sect, who died in 1957, and of his wife the Begum, who died in 2000. Aswan was their favourite wintering place, and the familys white villa is in the garden b
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Bahariya Oasis
Bahariya Oasis Beckoning like — well, an oasis — in the middle of a harsh, expansive desert, Bahariya is a respite from the dry sands of Egypt. Natural springs dot the oasis floor, shaded by date palms and fruit trees overhead. The black hills surrounding it are filled with quartz, and the lands c
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Pharaonic Village
Pharaonic Village Understanding Egypts complex and mysterious history can seem as impossible as becoming fluent in hieroglyphics. However, once youve traveled through the time machine that is the Pharaonic Village, untangling the country’s tale is simplified.Enter the Pharaonic Village and exit a
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Fantasia 1001 at Alf Leila Wa Leila
Fantasia 1001 at Alf Leila Wa Leila At the Alf Leila Wa Leila hotel property, “Fantasia 1001,” which refers to The Thousand and One Nights — or the Arabian Nights — is a celebration of Egyptian culture, color and dance with a variety of entertainment and dinner theater shows. Serving local food an
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Elephantine Island
Elephantine Island Elephantine Island is the site of ancient Abu (meaning both elephant and ivory in ancient Egyptian), both names a reminder of the islands once important ivory trade. At the beginning of the 1st dynasty (about 3,000 BC) a fortress was built on the island to establish Egypts south
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Port Safaga
Port Safaga The busy fishing and ferry Safaga Port is frequently visited by cruise ships and snorkeling day tours. Excursions head off to dive the port’s unpolluted waters from long stretches of beach near Tobia Arbaa reefs. Kite and windsurfing are popular here too, and nature lovers are intrigue
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Temple of Horus at Edfu
Temple of Horus at Edfu This ancient temple, built as homage to the falcon-headed god Horus, was erected between 237 and 57 BC, during the reign of six different Ptolemies. It’s the second-largest temple in Egypt, only after Karnak, and its main building includes a number of marginally preserved r
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Nubian Village
Nubian Village Sandwiched between the ruins of Abu and the Mövenpick resort hotel are two colorful Nubian Villages, Siou and Koti. Strolling through their shady alleys and gardens is a wonderful way to experience life on modern Elephantines. A north-south path across the middle of Elephantine Isla
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Nubian Museum
Nubian Museum The Nubian Museum is a showcase of the history, art and culture of Nubia and is a real treat. Established in 1997, in cooperation with Unesco, the museum is a reminder of the history and culture of the Nubians , much of which was lost when Lake Nasser flooded their land after the bui
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Tomb of King Tutankhamun
Tomb of King Tutankhamun The boy pharaoh Tutankhamun, who ruled the New Kingdom in the 14th century, enjoys fame disproportionate to his short reign and modest achievements. This is mostly due to the discovery of his largely intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922, his mummy adorned by a da
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Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga)
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga) Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, in a Coptic Christian church situated in the Coptic Quarter of Cairo. Dedicated to the saints, Sergius and Bacchus, it is most famous due to the belief that it was built on the site where Jose
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Church of St George (Mari Girgis)
Church of St George (Mari Girgis) Dedicated to one of the region’s most popular Christian saints, the current Church of St George (or Mari Girgis) was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, although the original was established as far back as the 10th century.This Coptic Christian churc
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Papyrus Institute
Papyrus Institute Papyrus is an important part of Egypt’s history. The raw material used to make this ancient paper comes from the stalk of the Cyperus papyrus plant, which has a brittle interior and a tough exterior and grows in damp regions of the Nile Delta. Its method of production was a well
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Sultan Hassan Mosque
Sultan Hassan Mosque Egypt is home to some of the world’s grandest mosques, with some of the most detailed and dazzling located in Cairo. The Sultan Hassan Mosque, situated near the citys famous and majestic Citadel, is one of Cairos most impressive Islamic structures. Sultan Hassan bin Mohammed
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