Egypt

Egypt is a country in Africa, situated in the extreme northwest, including the Sinai Peninsula. Its capital is Cairo. is one of the most populated countries of Africa.

Nearly half of Egyptians live in urban areas, especially in centers of Cairo and Alexandria.

Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization and its monuments. as the Pyramids and Great Sphinx, the southern city of Luxor contains numerous ancient artifacts, such as the temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Today Egypt is a political and cultural center of the Middle East.

Because the Nile valley is located between two large desert areas, allowed the development of one of the first and most dazzling civilizations in the history of mankind.

The history of Ancient Egypt is divided into three kingdoms with intermediate periods of internal conflict and domination by foreign rulers.

The white desert




North africa/ Egipt

The white desert is one of the most visited places in the occidental side of Egipt. The shape of its rocks and the complete white sand gives you the contrast in front of the yellow desert.
The rocks adquire blue tones, pinks and oranges when the sun sets, and in the night, the sand looks like snow, is really beautifull
There are anti-gravity stones that are too big in size, but with a fine base
The bedouins call it "Wadi Gazar" or carrot valley, thats because the shape of some stones.
How can you get there? You take a plane, and you can manage some travels along the desert of bahariyya
When you should go? Between October and March


The giza pyramids and the sphinx



North africa/Egypt
The giza pyramids are the most antique atraction in the world and its still full of mystery.
Its still a incredible place for the archaeologist, physics and astrologist
The three constructions were made with an special precision (jufu, Jafra and Menkaura)
The half leon statue (it represent the royalty) and half man (with a hair style that simbolice the power) was made by just one stone block, it is the most antique example of the egypt culture
Its because her that there is a say in africa: "Many people are afraid of the time, but the time is afraid of the pyramids

You have to know: They sells more than 300 (hundred) entrance every day
You have to do: Take a picture of you over a camell with the pyramids in the horizon

Mount Sinai



Where many people believe that Moses spent 40 days and received ten
commandments of God, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in
the world.
That is if you believe in the story of the mountain or not this place offers a spectacular view of the desert to 2259m. high, especially at dawn, you can ask to
the people who make the trip daily!
You can arrive by different paths:
3750 “steps of repentance” named after the monk that
built
Or, on camel, which takes 3 hours.
At the top is the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, an Orthodox Greek church built in 1943.

Incoming MEZZO





Other typical dishes are:

Incoming MEZZO

A range of cold oriental food served in several small bowls. Are delicious, we can find:
Tabbouleh salad of parsley and cracked with citrus flavor
BABA GHANNOUSH egg plant with smashed garlic
Kibbeh fried dumplings lambs and semolina
BASTERMA smoked Cecina
Vegetable Empanadas SAMBOUSEK
HUMMUS BI TEHENA chickpeas and pure with sesame paste

Other typical dishes are:

koshari Overlays macaroni, rice and lentils with tomato sauce
MOULOUHIYA Spinach Soup
HANAN stuffed pigeons with green wheat grain or rice
Shish Kebab a barbecue of lamb meat
KUFLA rolls of grilled minced lamb
Mashi Rice with served meat with grape leaves, tomatoes, eggplant or green peppers
All these dishes are served with rice and vegetables with PILAU(rice with vegetables)

Desserts Preferred by the Egyptians is:

OM ALI bread or pasta mixed with milk, nuts, coconut and raisins that is eaten when it's hot (Ejm.rice pudding)
KUMAFA noodles baked with sugar, honey and nuts

Beverages




Meals are usually accompanied by water, which must be mineral and is very important that the open front of you. Although you can also drink:
STELLA local beer (beers are also imported)
Among the wines are:
Chateau GINICLIS Tinto - A good variety of targets - RUBI D'EGYTE pink
But They are of excellent quality

The typical Egyptian beverages are:

The typical Egyptian beverages are:
KARKADAN it comes from the hibiscus flower and you can drink it hot or cold
SHAI black tea of strong taste and a variety known as NANA SHAI served with mint leaves
Turkish coffee Ahwa
Among alcoholic drinks are:
ERSO strong taste and odor liquor
ZAHIB residue Species
YASOON anise flavor

Accommodation Information



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