ABIDOS – HISTORICAL PAST AND PRESENT
Abydos is an ancient Egyptian city that for many centuries was the largest religious and cultural center of the state. Abydos became a place of pilgrimage for the worshipers of the cult of the god Osiris of Egypt. Pharaohs built magnificent tombs and temples here.
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An amazing temple of seven great deities was erected in this ancient city. It was built by Pharaoh Seti I, referring to the XIX dynasty. Continue reading
WHITE DESERT – EGYPT NATIONAL RESERVE
The White Desert in Egypt (White Desert) is one of the numerous national reserves of this country, which is a small area located in the west of Egypt, 500 km from its capital, Cairo. In fact, it is part of the Sahara desert, located between the oases of Bahariya and Farafra. Its area is about 300 thousand km2. In deep antiquity, there was an ocean floor here, but after the gathering of water and drainage there remained karst limestone formations that formed stunningly beautiful and bizarre landscapes. Getting to the White Desert is not easy, but this place will definitely impress you. Continue reading
SIGHTS OF SUNNY HURGHADA
Sunbathing on Egyptian beaches and swimming in the warm sea, do not forget about the amazing sights of the country of the pyramids. One of the most interesting cities in Egypt, attracting travelers from around the globe, is Hurghada. Exotic places of this city, informative excursions, a lot of new impressions – that is why it is worth to come here.
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THE MOST INTERESTING EXCURSIONS FROM SAFAGI
Safaga is a resort in Egypt which is located near the well-known Hurghada. Excursions from Safaga will help to make your vacation interesting and eventful, and prices for 2015 can be found on the Internet or already on site from a tour operator.
You can leave Safaga for the following excursions: to Cairo, to Hurghada, to Luxor, on safari, to El-Gouna, to monasteries.
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SACCARA – EXCURSION DESCRIPTION
Saqqara is an archaeological monument located on the west coast of the Nile River, 30 km south of Cairo. This is the largest eight-kilometer necropolis of Memphis – a city that was once the capital of Egypt. Many dynasties of the rulers of the Country of the Pyramids are buried here. The necropolis Sakkara is named in honor of the god Sokkara.
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