a complete overview of egypt, incliding major cities, attractions, geography, culture and tips to follow ...

2. struggle against the monarchy, and the British occupation of
the country
bloodless nature of the
Revolution itself
end of the oppression of the Egyptian people at the
hands of the monarchy, and foreign imperialism.
FALCON OF
SALADIN

5. • Arab Republic of Egypt
• Capital – Cairo
• Transcontinental country
• world's only contiguous Afrasian nation.
• Religion: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 90%, Coptic 9%, other
Christian 1%
• National Day: July 23
• Language: Arabic (official), English and French widely
understood by educated classes
• Ethnicity: Egyptian 99.6%, other 0.4%
• Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)
• Wheat
INTRODUCTION

7. • Cairo
• Hurghada
• Luxor
• Alexandria
• Marsa Alam
• Giza
• Sharm el-Sheikh
Major Cities

8. • Located on the banks of the Nile River, Cairo is Africa's largest
city, as well as the largest city in the Arab world.
• modern Cairo was founded in 969 CE by Jawhar al-Siqilli
• Cairo has the oldest and largest film and music industries in the
Arab world
• the world's second-oldest institution of higher learning, Al-Azhar
University.
• population of 6.76 million
Cairo

10. • country's main tourist centers
• the second largest Egyptian city (after Suez) located on the
Red Sea coast.
• known for its watersports activities, nightlife and warm weather
• regular Holidays spot for Many Europeans , specially during the
Winter season and spend their Christmas and New Year
holidays in the city.
Hurghada

13. Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest
open-air museum", as the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak
and Luxor stand within the modern city.
Luxor

16. • Alexandria is a Mediterranean port city in Egypt.
• It is Egypt's largest seaport, serving approximately 80% of
Egypt's imports and exports
• it was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library.
Alexandria

19. • Giza, is the third-largest city in Egypt.
• Giza is most famous as the location of the Giza
Plateau
o ancient Egyptian royal mortuary and sacred
structures
o the Great Sphinx
o the Great Pyramid of Giza
Giza

22. • Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town between the
desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea.
• known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and
coral reefs
• Ras Muhammad National Park is a major diving destination
• sometimes called the "City of Peace”
Sharm el-Sheikh

25. • 1st empire
• I million people
• King Narmer –Narmer pallet
• Abydas – grave of first fairer
• Island of elephantine – goddess of nile
flood.
ANCIENT EGYPT

26. • Surrounded by: Gaza Strip and Israel – northeast,
The Gulf of Aqaba - east,
The Red Sea - east and south,
Sudan - south, & Libya – west
• The Egyptians settled and lived near the Northern part of the
Nile river.
• The Nile river created a long fertile valley that ended in a
marshy delta where the river emptied into the Mediterranean
sea.
• Egypt is surrounded by three deserts the Libyan, Nubian, and
Arabian.
GEOGRAPHY

28. • The climate in Egypt varies from surprisingly cold to
extremely hot.
• Along the northern coast of the country the climate is
Mediterranean during winter (December through March) –
cool, windy and humid, with occasional rains.
• Sometimes Mt. Sinai can be covered with snow!
• Summer in Egypt (June through September) is usually very
dry with extremely hot temperatures into the 90°'s and
100°'s, sometimes breaking 120° F.
• Shoulder seasons of April-May and October-November are
particularly pleasant months to travel.
CLIMATE

30. FLAG CARRIER

31. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

32. Cairo International Airport

33. VISA :
Visa on arrival is available, but it is best to obtain visas
prior to travel.
TRANSPORT :
 Direct flights are available from India to Cairo.
Overland buses travel between Israel and Egypt.
Rail service along the Nile connects Cairo to major
tourist centres.
HEALTH :
Concern should be taken for yellow fever, malaria and
cholera.
TRAVELTIPS

34. • A warm friendly handshake is a common greeting
• Men only shake hands with a woman if she extends
her hand
• Personal space between men is very close
• The right hand is only used for eating
• Do not offer the left hand or offer food with left hand
• Do not show or point sole of foot to another people
• Tipping is very important for personal services
CULTURE

35. • Foreign travellers are subject to Egyptian laws and get no special consideration. If you are arrested
you have the right to telephone your embassy immediately.
• Bribes Egypt is notoriously corrupt, but don’t assume this means you can pay your way through. You
may encounter an official who’d like to further exploit the awkward situation you’re in, and of course,
your bribe only perpetuates the system.
• Drugs Drug use can be penalised by hanging, and you’ll get no exemption just because you’re a
tourist. That said, you will no doubt be offered at least hashish during your travels, especially in the
backpacker-friendly zones of Sinai. We can’t recommend it.
• Political activity Post- revolution, police are particularly suspicious of ‘foreign agitators’ or anyone who
could be perceived as such, including journalists. Both writers and foreign students have been
detained on charges of abetting violence. It’s best to avoid political affiliation of any kind, and avoid
taking photos of government buildings and other sensitive areas
Legal Matters

36. Attraction
• Valley of the kings
• Egyptian museum
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Pyramids of Giza
• Luxor Museum
• Siwa oasis
• Abu simble
• River nile cruise
• Red sea reef
• Temple of Kanark

37. Valley of the kings
• The Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Gates of
the Kings, is a valley in Egypt where, for a period
of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century
BC, tombs were constructed for the Pharaohs and
powerful nobles of the New Kingdom
• In 1979 UNESCO designated the valley part of the
World Heritage site
• contain 63 tombs and chambers

40. Egyptian museum
• the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the
Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo
• Designed in the Neoclassical style by Marcel Dourgnon
• boasts 107 halls filled with artifacts
• Houses approximately 160,000 objects covering 5,000 years of
Egypt's past
• The ground floor takes the visitor on a chronological tour through the
collections, while the objects on the upper floor are grouped
according to tomb or category
• Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery and King Tutankhamen’s
treasures

44. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• was officially inaugurated on 16 October 2002
• is a major library and cultural centre located on the shore of
the Mediterranean Sea
• arts, history, philosophy, and science
• The idea of reviving the old library dates back to 1974
• architectural design competition – UNESCO

48. Pyramids of Giza
• oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• built as a tomb over a 10 to 20-year period – 2560 BC

51. • The Luxor Museum was inaugurated in 1975
• The gallery has several masterpieces including a
well-preserved limestone relief of Tuthmosis III
• figure of Amenhotep III protected by the great
crocodile god Sobek
• Old Kingdom art
• treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb, including
shabti (servant) figures, model boats, sandals,
arrows and a series of gilded bronze rosettes from
his funeral pall.
Luxor Museum

56. Siwa Oasis
• 50 km east of the Libyan border
• Siwa Oasis is one of Egypt's most isolated settlements,
with 23,000 people
• Its fame lies primarily in its ancient role as the home to
an oracle of Ammon, the ruins of which are a popular
tourist attraction which gave the oasis its ancient name
Ammonium.

59. Abu Simble
• Nubia
• The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples at
Abu Simbel
• UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian
Monuments,“
• Originally carved out in 13 century BC
• And was relocated in its entirety in 1968, on an artificial hill
made from a domed structure
• to prevent their being submerged during the creation of
Lake Nasser

62. River Nile Cruise
A trip down the River Nile is one of the best ways to see Egypt and the
relics of its ancient past. Cruising between Aswan and Luxor will give
you time to relax and take in the scenery of the Nile Valley, while
enjoying daily tours to some of the most impressive Ancient Egyptian
temples. Memphis Tours offers a variety of high-quality options
selected from among the best cruises available on the Nile

66. Red Sea Reef
• The Red Sea, where the desert meets the
ocean
• located between Asia and Africa.
• The Red Sea holds beneath its crystal blue
surface an oasis of living creatures, reefs,
and coral formation.

70. Temple Of Kanark
• Temple dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu
• Largest religious building ever made, covering
about 200 acres
• The Karnak Temple Complex is located near
Luxor, south of Cairo
• It is visited more than any other historical area
in the world, after the Giza Pyramids.