| The Seven Wonders of the World, as recorded by | | | | the Sinai desert, and you can even pay a visit to |
| the Greek historian Herodotus, were the "see before | | | | Moses' Cave, where the leader of the Israelites is |
| you die" sights of the Ancient World; the Colossus of | | | | alleged to have waited for the Commandments to be |
| Rhodes, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the | | | | delivered to him. |
| Lighthouse of Alexandria, and many other strange | | | | Valley of the Kings |
| and wonderful sights. Today, they are all destroyed | | | | This ancient burial ground for the Kings of Egypt, |
| except for one - the Great Pyramid of Giza. | | | | located near Luxor, is one of the most unforgettable |
| Since it lays claim to the only remaining Wonder and | | | | sights in North Africa. Holidays here are justly popular, |
| it remains the number one destination for holidays in | | | | with visitors treated to over sixty ancient tombs, |
| North Africa, it only seems appropriate to list the | | | | including the famous burial site of Tutankhamen. |
| seven present day wonders of a holiday to Egypt, | | | | Nile Cruise |
| from beautiful beaches to sites of amazing historical | | | | The Nile is the main artery of Egypt, the fertile |
| significance... | | | | source of life in the country which has allowed |
| The Archaeological Museum at Cairo | | | | civilisation to thrive in the midst of a truly inhospitable |
| In a country that is famed for its archaeological | | | | environment. Most of the main destinations in the |
| wonders, it is no surprise that Egypt's capital contains | | | | country are located along the coast of the Nile, and |
| one of the finest archaeological museums in the | | | | one of the most enjoyable ways to spend your time |
| world. Home to over 120,000 ancient artefacts, | | | | on a holiday to Egypt is on a luxury cruise on the Nile. |
| including the death mask of Tutankhamen and a | | | | Diving in the Red Sea |
| number of mummies, it is one of the real highlights of | | | | Egypt truly is a scuba divers Mecca, with countless |
| a holiday in Egypt. | | | | outstanding dive sights around the Red Sea resorts |
| The Beaches on the Red Sea | | | | of Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. Colourful reefs, |
| Not only is Egypt a place to see ancient sights, it has | | | | tropical fish and underground coral caves are just |
| become renowned as a beach destination. The | | | | some of the sights to see in this underwater |
| stunning beaches at Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh | | | | paradise. Recommended dive sites include Soma Bay |
| are popular with families and couples alike, and the | | | | and Shark Bay (don't worry, the latter dive site |
| resort hotels are amongst the finest in the country. | | | | doesn't live up to its name!) |
| Walking Up Mount Sinai | | | | The Pyramids at Giza |
| Mount Sinai is steeped in history. Located in the Sinai | | | | Of course, the only surviving Wonder has to top the |
| Peninsula of Egypt, it is believed by many to be the | | | | present day list! Perhaps the most famous |
| Biblical mountain where Moses received the Ten | | | | archaeological sight in the world, these tombs for |
| Commandments, it has become a significant | | | | Pharaohs remain the essential place to visit on a |
| pilgrimage site for Christians and Jews. The | | | | holiday to Egypt. The dramatic Sol et Luminat show, |
| monastery of St Catherine's at the foot of the | | | | held each night at the Giza Pyramids, remains a firm |
| mountain contains numerous relics and artefacts, but | | | | favourite with many visitors - a stunning sound and |
| it is the walk up to the top of the mountain that is | | | | light show, narrated by Omar Sharif, it is the perfect |
| the real attraction here. The view from the top | | | | way to truly appreciate the last remaining Wonder of |
| offers stunning views out over the monastery and | | | | the World. |