About Egypt

For decades, Egypt has been the destination of choice for a growing number of visitors, many of whom returned to this exceptionally unique country, year after year, in their desire to seek an unspoiled, charming, and incredibly diverse travel experience. From iconic pyramids and medieval bazaars, to natural beauty and a vibrant contemporary culture, Egypt is a land packed with captivating treasures.

The pyramids at Giza - the sole survivors of the seven ancient wonders - the lotus-columned Temples of Luxor and Karnak, sunrise across the Valley of the Kings, and the sound-and-light show at the mighty tombs of Abu Simbel have thrilled visitors for centuries.

Modern Egypt offers an extensive range of destinations and activities sure to surpass your quest for a dynamic and authentic travel experience. From the world-class luxury resorts and the underwater wonders of our Red Sea Riviera, to the bustling international yachting destination of Marsa Alam and the azure colored, silky-soft beaches of our Mediterranean coast; to taking a cruise down the Nile River to the virtual open-air museum city of Luxor or enchanting Aswan, visitors are guaranteed an experience that seems timeless. For more adventurous travelers the awe-inspiring White Desert safaris of Farafra, reminiscent of an Arctic landscape; and the serenity and tranquility of the eco-lodges of the Siwa oasis, offer spectacular vacation opportunities. Whilst for those looking for a more relaxed travel experience, the rolling greens of golf courses designed by the world’s greatest golfers, set against spectacular settings, are the perfect place for visitors to spend their days. In today’s Egypt life is colorful, exciting and varied.

While Egypt comprises a mixture of different cultures and religions, there is one unifying element found in the blood of each Egyptian: an unrivaled sense of hospitality and warmness towards each other and foreigners. The famous Greek historian Herodotus once referred to Egypt as the 'gift of the Nile' -a fact that any visitor to this grand country will surely attest to, even today.


Surface: 1.000.000 Sq. km

Inhabited Area: 50.000 Sq. km

Population: 82.000.000

Coastline: 2,450 km                       

Language: Arabic native & English widely spoken

Climate: Moderate 

Rainfall: Negligible except in the North 

From the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans, travelers to Egypt have been awed by the country's rich historical heritage. Remnants of Egypt's glorious past are deeply imbedded in its modern foundations.

The Pharaonic period of Ancient Egypt is perhaps the most grand and appealing to visitors the world over, experienced today by a visit to the monumental Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, or the Egyptian Museum in Cairo which displays the treasures of King Tutankhamen.

The Greeks, Mamluks, French and British, following successive periods of rule or occupation, have also enriched Egyptian culture. Each of these great civilizations left lasting imprints on the country in the form of art, architecture, and custom. Today, famous Islamic mosques, Coptic churches and numerous museums - Islamic, Ethnological, and Coptic - provide a window into Egypt's glorious past.

These ancient treasures now coexist with modern Egypt, the largest country in the Arab world and the second largest in Africa. Modern Egypt, first created under the rule of 19th century leader Mohamed Ali Pasha, is a land of profound contrasts, from its geography to its art and architecture. Egypt is home to vast and beautiful deserts, fresh oases, simple villages, chaotic metropolises and tranquil resort towns on the Red Sea coastline.

Around 95 percent of Egypt's landscape consists of deserts -the Libyan Desert to the west, the Sahara and Nubian to the south and the Arabian to the east- with a few oases interspersed between them. Despite the vast desert landscape, it is the cultivated and densely populated Nile Valley and Delta that has, throughout history, formed the country's lifeblood. Human existence depends on the Nile waters for its annual floods provide the water necessary for agriculture. On the Mediterranean and Red Sea coastlines, meanwhile, are found among the most beautiful seafloors in the world.

Egypt is the Middle East's hub for culture and the arts. Late famous Egyptian novelist and Nobel Prize laureate for Literature (1988) Naguib Mahfouz resided in Cairo, as does Dr. Ahmed Zoweil, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999. Egyptian actors and musicians have long been favorites in the Arab world, including movie stars Faten Hamama and Omar Sherif, classic musicians Om Kolthoum and Abdel Halim Hafez, and classic composers as Mohamed Abdel Wahab.

While Egypt comprises a mixture of different cultures and religions, there is one unifying element found in the blood of each Egyptian: an unrivaled sense of hospitality and warmness for each other and for foreigners. Famous Greek historian Herodotus once referred to Egypt as the 'gift of the Nile' -a fact that any visitor to this grand country will surely attest to even today.