Visiting Egypt is like traveling through time, with stops at some of the most remarkable milestones of history. One of the oldest civilization on the planet, this self-proclaimed "mother of the world" was first unified under one king more than 6,000 years ago. In that time, Egypt has been ruled by Pharaohs and Romans, Turkish khedives and Muslim caliphs, British and French colonizers, all of who left their unique marks on the country and its people.
 
Modern Egypt is a "Hodge Podge" of cultures, each bringing its own combination of art, food and tradition to the mix. Nowhere is this diversity more evident than in Cairo, where a rapidly growing population of 17 million live clustered in a sprawling strip of urban mayhem along the banks of the Nile. One of the most intense metropolises on the planet, Cairo greets newcomers with a perpetual swirl of activity, dazzling even the most jaded travelers.
 
But Egypt is much more than its capital, boasting spectacular Pharaonic monuments in Upper Egypt, to world-class diving in the Red Sea and Biblical landmarks in the Sinai desert. More importantly, Egyptians are friendly, generous hosts who have been entertaining tourists for centuries. So whether you opt for the archaeology tour or a relaxing beach getaway, expect to be charmed by the sights and the people.
 
Egypt is such a big and varied country that it's hard to know where to even start describing its best, most intense and most satisfying places and moments. Egypt offers everything, and more, from sunrise in the desert on the edge of the Great Sand Sea, to sunset over the granite mountains of the Sinai where they meet the shimmering azure of the Red Sea, to trailing my fingers in the cool waters of the Nile from the back of a felucca after a day of exploring underground tombs.

 

Egypt is probably the world's oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 BC, historically. Egypt is probably one of the oldest vacation spots. Early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind's earliest triumphs. But Egypt is much more than Pyramids and monuments. It is also Red Sea scuba diving, hot night spots, luxury hotels and five star restaurants.

 

It is romantic cruises down the Nile on festive river boats, a night at the grand opera and it is a cultural experience like none you have ever experienced. Egypt is a land bustling with life, sound, visual beauty and excitement. More than anything else, we want you to think of Egypt as fun. For thousands of years, it has been the playground of emperors and kings, and we hope you will take the time to find out why.

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