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    Egypt


    Egypt- the country of the Pharaohs and archaeological treasures, the cradle of ancient civilizations and one of the most democratic and universal resorts in the world. Cult pyramids, medieval bazaars, indescribable beauty of the underwater riches of the Red Sea, the majestic Nile, the endless sands of the Sahara, comfortable hotels splendid, mysterious and unknown world of ancient temples, mosques and tombs / Variety and versatility of Egypt makes this state one of the most interesting and attractive recreation for tourists from all over the world. History of Egypt - one of the richest and most intensive in the world. Today, the value of Egypt and its cultural heritage is the same weighty and fundamental, as it was in the Middle East in the fourth millennium BC. Millions of visitors annually visit this sunny country sand and clear sea, in which happily dipped with the same enthusiasm with which plunge into the unknown and mysterious world of fairytale Egypt.
    Egypt is in North-East Africa. Part of the country located in Asia and the Sinai Peninsula. The state is bordered by Israel and Palestine (Gaza Strip) to the north-east, Sudan - in the south and Libya - to the west. On the north side of Egypt by the Mediterranean Sea and the east - the Red Sea. Both seas are linked by man-made Suez Canal. On the opposite side of the eastern stretches of the Red Sea, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.


    Capital - Cairo.

    Things to Do


    Pyramids - Egypt calling card and is the oldest landmark of our planet. They are in a suburb of Cairo on the Giza plateau. The Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu's Pyramid or the Great Pyramid) is the only surviving monument of the Seven Wonders of the World.

    According to some available data, the Egyptians built the pyramid, working for twenty years, and has been used in over two million blocks of limestone. Until now, nobody knows, and can not understand how the two-ton blocks of moving from place to place.

    During the 40-centuries Pyramid of Cheops was the tallest artificial structure in the world. Many scientists were puzzled, wondering why all the same have been constructed these unusual structures of ancient civilizations, but have not been able to unravel the mysteries of the end of the Egyptian pyramids. In the end, was put forward the theory that the pyramids were the tombs of kings and served as the starting point of ancient rulers journey to the afterlife.

    The famous Great Sphinx is located on the eastern side of the complex facing east - the rising sun and the magnificent Nile. This is one of the oldest surviving monumental sculptures in the world carved out of limestone rock monolith in the shape of a lion lying on the sand, the person who attached a portrait likeness of the pharaoh Hefrenom (ca. 2575-2465 years. BC. E..) Almost all the ancient oriental civilization represented the lion with the Sun God, so from ancient times has been to portray the king as a lion, to destroy their enemies. It may be that the Sphinx was built as a guard of eternal rest buried around the pharaohs. The height of the statue - 20 m, length - 73 m between the front paws of the Sphinx once housed a small shrine.

    Mount Moses or Mount Sinai (2642 m above sea level) - a place of pilgrimage for Christians from ancient times. According to the Bible is God on this mountain appeared to Moses and gave him the Ten Commandments. In recent years, the mountain rises daily up to several hundred people, including not only the pilgrims but also to ordinary tourists, mainly from the nearest resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

    At the top of Sinai are two paths: the short and long. The short trail is much more difficult to pass and steep climb on it mostly monks and pilgrims. The road has about three thousand steps, go through it you can just walk in the daytime. Tourists are also invited to the passage of the long trail in the night to dawn to meet at the top. This unforgettable show will forever remain in your memory. The entire journey can be reached by riding on a camel ride which offer an additional cost to all interested local Bedouins.

    At the top of the mountain there is a small cave where, according to Biblical scripture, for forty days and nights Moses was hiding. On the northern slope of the mountain cave temple situated orthodox prophet Elijah and his pit, and the Orthodox chapel of the Virgin. From the north at the foot of the mountain is the monastery of St. Catherine.
    Clothing

    The Egyptians - conservative people and dress accordingly. Therefore, to avoid condemnation of the locals and get to your address ambiguous cries, do not wear too much clothing is causing. In today's nightclubs and bars in the big tourist centers of the dress code, there is little, and you can afford a frivolous kind, but in good restaurants tend to be worn more formal wear.


    When viewed from the main attractions, such as pyramids, during the hot summer months, women traveling with a group of tourists are allowed to wear shirts with short sleeves. If you also need to have yourself a light scarf or shawl to cover their arms and head in the ground, where required by local rules and traditions.


    Women traveling alone should be stricter dress and be sure to cover clothing shoulders and knees. This will avoid unwanted attention from the Egyptian men are not accustomed to seeing women in frank clothes.

    If you are still the object of attention and verbal harassment is the best way - ignoring, because the only thing that you want from these people - to achieve at least some of the reaction. Try to use more greeting in Arabic "Asalyamaleykum" which means: "Hello! Peace be with you! "This will give you to understand the respondent that you want to be treated with respect.
    Customs

    Each tourist is permitted to import to Egypt the following items which are not subject to customs duty: 200 cigarettes or hundred-25 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco-hundred, up to one liter of alcoholic beverages to one liter of eau de cologne and perfume for personal use.

    Removal of coral and other marine flora and fauna (even picked up on the shore) is strictly prohibited by law. In the event that such smuggling law establishes a fine of U.S. $ 1,000.
    When to go: The climate is very dry and hot. July and August the hottest month, a trip during these months is not recommended. The best time to visit Egypt in winter, from November to February. In spring and autumn in order, too.