The Arab Republic of Egypt

The Arab Republic of Egypt, commonly known as Egypt is a North African republic. "" Egypt "" came via the Latin word Aegyptus derived from the ancient Greek, meaning "the name of a temple to the god Ptah at Memphis. Cairo is the capital of Egypt and is known as the land for learning, culture and commerce.Egypt has many interesting places to visit and enjoy. Tourists can choose from a variety of options like a wild Sahara safari, a trip to Cairo and also take a cruise on the Nile.

Egypt is well served by trains and accessible by air, but due to the large area of ​​the country is, find its way around can be time consuming. A tour can be a great option for people who have less time to wander the earth. However, adventurers can opt for a cruise on the Nile, which takes along the beautiful river and is a spectacular experience. Tourists can also hire private tour guides. Egypt tour guides are certified by the government and are very helpful.The hotel industry in Egypt is booming and has much to offer to suit individual needs. There are a number of hotels of choice in places like Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria and the Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh.Egypt is a shopper's paradise host of local manufactured goods. Khan al-Khalili in Cairo has many items of daily use. There are bazaars in other cities as well. A traveler can get the best of handmade carpets, perfume concentrates, and pharaohnic objects. Egyptian cotton is world renowned for its purity. Authentic papyrus can be purchased on local markets.The best time to visit this desert land is between September and May. A trip to Egypt can be informative with many ancient sites and rich historical civilization. Custom tours are available to meet the needs of every traveler. Tourist visas can be obtained at any port of entry.