subject: What are the Top 5 Reasons to Trek to Egypt? [print this page] What are the Top 5 Reasons to Trek to Egypt?
Is Egypt or as the Danish call it Egypten included in your list of "Places to visit before I die"? If it is, you are definitely on the right track. This country which lies in North Africa is one of the most geographically diverse locations that you will ever get to visit.
What makes trekking to Egypt such a unique travel adventure is that you can explore some of the oldest architectural wonders of the world while learning more about ancient civilization at the same time. Egypt as a country is also magical, mystical and it's a completely different world as compared to the typical tourist haunts that you're used to.
Still not convinced? Take a look at the top five reasons why you should travel to the Arab Republic of Egypt:
Touch and actually go through the Pyramids at Giza.
Seeing the Pyramids at Giza is one of the main reasons why people from all parts of the world flock to Egypt. More than just seeing, you can actually go through the Giza pyramid complex which is made up of the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure and the Great Sphinx.
1. Cruise down the River Nile.
Relive the stories that you only read in history books as you go on a cruise down the River Nile. It's not just considered as the longest river in the world, but a cruise down Nile will also take you to Luxor where 500-year old tombs for pharaohs are constructed.
2. Go desert trekking on top of a camel or a four-wheel drive.
No trip to an Arab desert country should ever be complete without your having experienced a camel ride. If you're not too comfortable riding the two-hump beasts, then you can opt to go through the desert on a 4WD.
The desert trek would give you a great view of the mineral sculptures at White Desert, or allow you to experience the Bahariya Oasis.
3. Visit Mount Sinai.
Another must-visit spot in Egypt is Mount Sinai which has a historical importance of being the Biblical site where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. Go up here to have a view of a spectacular sunrise or sunset in Egypt, or you can visit Saint Catherine's Monastery.
4. Visit some of the most famous temples, museums and monuments in Egypt.
Lastly, you can go and visit one of the many ancient temples, museums and monuments scattered within the length and breadth of Egypt. One of the most notable is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Nubian Monuments which are actually the Temple of Ramases II and the Temple of Nefertari.
When trekking to Egypt, you can pay homage not just to the pyramids that the country is most well-known for, but also to the ancient culture which makes up the country as a whole.
