Egypt

Egypt is a land of mystery and diversity, full of ancient monuments, temples and pyramids, brimming with nature and desert destinations—and several popular...See more » Egypt is a land of mystery and diversity, full of ancient monuments, temples and pyramids, brimming with nature and desert destinations—and several popular seacoasts, beaches, resorts and golfing attractions. The Mediterranean laps on her northern shores, while the legendary Red Sea and Israel lie to the east. Libya borders the west, with Sudan to the south. Other Egyptian waters include the Nile River dividing the nation, and the Suez Canal dividing the Sinai Peninsula. As with most desert lands, the waters define the more populous areas. Egypt’s main cities include Cairo, the largest and the cultural center; Alexandria, the second largest with a Mediterranean atmosphere; and Luxor, full of the relics of ancient civilization. The city of Aswan offers a resort getaway, and is the site of a large dam that provides electricity and holds back the Nile from its former annual flooding. Egypt’s primary watersport destinations include Safaga, Hurghada, El Gouna, Dahab, and Ras Sudr.See less »