Egypt Holiday Packages

Having a holiday in Egypt is like a dream for most people all over the world.
If you’re one of them, you can find a lot of different Egypt holiday packages that include magnificent places that are worth visiting. In this article,
we will tell you more about the top must-visit places in Egypt so you can make sure they are included in your Egypt holiday packages. 

Starting from Cairo, the capital of Egypt and one of the biggest cities in the middle east where you can visit the pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian museum,
Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo, and more places where you will enjoy your holiday as you never did. 

The great pyramids of Giza

Egypt is well-known for its pyramids located in Giza.
They are the pyramids of  Cheops, Chefren & Mycerinus in addition to the great sphinx and some small pyramids.
In this visit you will see the majesty of ancient Egypt as you will see one of the world’s seven wonders.
The pyramids were originally built as tombs for the kings as they believed in the afterlife so they used to build huge tombs with everything they may need in their afterlife. 

In this trip, you can also go inside the pyramids to see some historical drawings,
ancient coffins, and the funerals’ tools
. Also, you will see the great sphinx which is a statue of the body of a lion with the face of Chefren.
This great statue symbolizes strength and power.
If you’re coming to Egypt, you need to make sure that a pyramids’ trip is included in your agency’s Egypt holiday packages. 

Egypt pyramid tour packages

Egyptian museum

The Egyptian museum is one of the largest museums that contains a huge amount of ancient antiquities and monuments.
It houses around 120,000 items that go back for more than one historical period.
A trip inside the Egyptian museum is considered a time trip that takes you back for
thousands and thousands of years.
Even if you are staying in Cairo for only one day,
you need to include it in your Egypt holiday packages. 

Coptic Cairo

After a trip to ancient Egypt, it’s time for another trip through the Coptic period of Cairo.
In Coptic Cairo you can see a lot of Coptic historical places like the hanging church,
the Coptic museum, the Greek church of Saint George,
and many other Coptic historical places that refer to the Christian era in Egypt.
It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church.
Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt both before and during the Islamic era,
as most of its churches were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.
A visit to Coptic Cairo would be an awesome experience full of sightseeing
sites that you really have to make sure to be included in any of Egypt holiday packages before going to Egypt.

Islamic Cairo

Now, it’s time to take a time trip through the Islamic era in Egypt where you can visit Amr Ibn Al-aas mosque,
Muhammad Ali mosque, Sultan Hassan mosque,
Ahmed Ibn Tulun mosque, Al-azhar mosque,
Moez street, and a lot of other mosques and sites.
The reason behind having too many historical mosques in Egypt is the huge number
of years of the Islamic era in Egypt.
Visiting Islamic Cairo is a totally different and new experience that will give you a different religious spirit
and will keep you curious about learning more about the Islamic era in Egypt. 

Also, it won’t be boring to visit all these mosques as they are built in different styles where you will see
different styles of the Abbasid dynasty, the Fatimid dynasty, the Ayyubid dynasty,
the Mamluk dynasty, and the Ottoman empire.

Alexandria historical landmarks

Alexandria, the bride of Mediterranean as people call it, is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in the world.
It houses a huge amount of monuments that go back to the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Some of its most famous landmarks are the The Roman Amphitheatre,
the great library of Alexandria, and the lighthouse of Alexandria. 

The Roman Amphitheatre

Amphitheatre is a word that stands for ancient Greek term which means an open air
area used for kinds of performances.
The Greek amphitheaters were usually structured as circular or oval shapes with many seated steps for the audience.
The amphitheater of Alexandria was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960.
When the Egyptian government was getting ready to set one of its buildings in the area of kom El Dekka,
one of the workers found a solid column underneath the dust and sand while preparing the location by engineers.
The Roman theatre was a very important discovery in the 20th century.
It was proven that the theatre was built during the 4th A.D century and
was used up until the 7th century, passing by the Roman, Byzantine and Islamic eras.
It’s a unique sightseeing site as it has a different style that is really worth visiting.

The great library of Alexandria 

The Great Library of Alexandria was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world.
The Library was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion,
which was dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts.
You can watch several shows and panoramas in more than one language inside the library,
such as the main presentation on the history of the library,
president Sadate’s panorama of the October 6 war,
the presentation of the 100 years of the creation of Heliopolis,
a presentation to explain the book of the dead, a presentation of the history
of the Nile River and the sweetness of the Congo River.
During your library tour,
you can visit the BA Museum Room to see a collection of rare art works and a photo and art gallery,
as well as to see the planetarium center, which features scientific content.
Also, you can visit the Museum of President Sadat, the Museum of Rare Books and Manuscripts,
the Museum of Antiquities, the Museum of the History of Science,
and other museums that you will enjoy the most.
You shouldn’t miss visiting the library of Alexandria or including it in your Egypt holiday packages.

Royal jewelry museum

The Royal jewelry museum is founded in Alexandria in Fatma Al-Zahraa palace.
It displays the collectibles of the Egyptian royal family,
founded by Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1805 and continued to rule for 150 years, until 1952.
The palace itself mixes between the Islamic and European styles reflecting the fine taste of the royal family whose paintings, gilded ceilings, and mosaics decorate the palace rooms.
The palace consists of two wings, eastern and western, connected by a corridor.
Each wing has a basement and two floors. You will see unique and pretty items.
Everything in the palace is unique and lovely starting from the architecture of the palace,
the drawings on the floor and walls, and the items that the palace houses.
You will never regret your time there.
The only thing you will regret is missing out visiting this museum or not including it in your Egypt holiday packages.

Having a lunch with sea view

After visiting a lot of historical and magnificent places, it’s time to chill! Nothing can be better than ending your day with a delicious lunch on a sea view!
You just need to look for an agency that includes a fancy restaurant with the sea view in its Egypt holiday packages.
So, you can just relax and enjoy the beauty of nature with the incredible taste of your meal, especially the seafood ones!.

Golf program in Hurghada

After exploring the beauty of Cairo and Alexandria, it’s time to get fancy and quality time!
So a golf program is always recommended as you will enjoy the glamour of Hurghada’s beach
while playing golf and think about nothing except being happy.

Egypt holiday packages

Summary

A holiday in Egypt is a trip full of secrets, joy, happiness, and wonderful places to visit.
You just need to search and look for a fancy travel agency that has more than one program and Egypt holiday packages to match with your needs and mood.
Twitter Egypt travel is a perfect choice as it has a lot of Egypt holiday packages with affordable cost, and comfortable transportations.