Egypt, Cairo, the Nile and the Pyramids

Egypt, Cairo, the Nile and the Pyramids... Without any doubt a magnificent option when it comes to vacation destinies! For me this travel is still a dream to be fulfilled but I've been talking with a couple of friends who went there recently only to confirm what already were my best expectations. Egypt is a destination to add ASAP to my travel wish-list :)


I must confess that I'm so into going to see the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx that I've already started to look around the Internet for cheap holidays to Egypt. Also for a trip like this one, taking into account the vast and rich Egyptian history, though I prefer staying in apartments, I must seriously consider to book a tour agency package. After all, not having to deal with local tour planning, and having a local guide to help you navigate in Cairo and to tell you the stories of places like the Giza's Pyramids or the Vally of Kings is a huge advantage.


Staying for at least a couple of days in Cairo is also mandatory for this travel. Egypt's capital is not only the largest city in Africa but also the biggest one in all the Arab World. It's unique mixture of cultures and flavors is something I don't wanna miss. Bellow, just for starters, a photo of the spectacular view towards the city's downtown one can admire from the top of the Cairo's Tower building.


The Islamic architecture that dominates Cairo's landscape and the many Mosques that granted the city it's nickname of the The City of a Thousand Minarets are a must see as well as some visits to the local markets and of course dining here and there to get a taste of the Egyptian food - meat dishes like Kebabs and Koftas are rather common options but I'm also gonna try my vegetarian friend's recommendation: Kushari, a rice based dish garnished with onions, macaroni and a spicy tomato sauce.


Still not sure if I can accommodate it in the budget but a cruise in the Nile would be awesome! After Cairo and the Pyramids, going all the way to Aswan in the South of the country and visit the ancient ruins of the Vally of Kings would make the perfect trip... Oh well, who knows if it isn't next year that I can make this dream come true :)