Learning about Egypt can be an interesting process. Egypt is a cradle of cultures and has a long list of things to do. A perfect eclectic mix of both traditional and conventional scenes Egypt features activities like culture, adventure, and relaxation. Pharaohs, ancient stories and hieroglyphics sum up the Egyptian Tour.
1) The People Are Kind
The Egyptian people greet you with the best hospitality, are helpful and excited for every visitor who visits the nation.
2) Safety Concerns Are Way Overblown By Americans
As a visitor, you will never feel unsafe in Egypt. However, avoid doing stupid stuff while in the country. Travel in private buses that are usually boarded by an armed member of the Egyptian Tourism Police on hand.
3) Blonde Westerners Are Celebrities
Most Egyptians only see western culture on TV. Blonde hair people are looked upon as celebrities among the locals. Most Egyptian women cover their hair and therefore open blonde hair is hard to miss in Egypt.
4) The Desert Is Empty
The 100 million people of the vast country live on only 5% of the land area that lies within their borders. The remaining land area is remote and deserted. The desserts are endless. However, sunrises and sunsets are a beautiful phenomenon in the desert lands and mirages really do exist.
5) Moses and Alexander the Great Walked Here
Luxor (the ancient city of Thebes), the capital of Egypt for both Moses and Alexander the Great is ground to two most temples of Egypt in Luxor and Karnack. The place is where Moses dared to confront the ruling Pharaoh and where Alexander ruled.
6) The Pyramids Are Really Big
Egypt and its pyramids and inseparable entities. The pyramids at Giza are immense. The largest of the three, the Great Pyramid of Khufu is the most photogenic. The pyramids are man-made wonders built without machines and still standing, the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World's 7 Wonders.
7) Cairo = Teaming Mass Of People
The city is the heartbeat of the country and home to 25 million people that constitutes 25% of the total Egyptian population.
8) Egyptians Don't Follow Traffic Laws (Or Patterns-Ever!)
A very small population of Egypt (about 40%) owns a private vehicle most of them are concentrated in the city. However, most of these car owners, very few follow any type of traffic laws. No one uses the lines drawn on the road. Crosswalk signs, traffic lights, and speed limits make no difference to the drivers who usually go about honking and flashing their headlights constantly.
9) Egyptian People Dream Of Peace, Not Conquest & Conversion
Not everyone goes to church or prays in Egypt. Egyptians pray for peace and prosperity than of conquest or domination.
10) Antiquities Are Available For Touching, 98% Of The Time
Egypt is an artifact paradise. Most important discoveries of Egypt are housed.
11) The Army Is Self Funded
The army of Egypt owns the "Traditionally Private Enterprise" like grocery stores, gas stations, road construction companies, hospitals, factories, and much other business. The army generates revenue and is self-sustaining.
12) The Temples Are Massive
Egypt is ground to the 2nd largest religious site in the world, The temple Karnak is home to 134 massive columns in 16 rows.
13) Ramses II Could Be The Answer
Ever wondered if Moses was real? Or who the "Pharaoh" of the Bible was? Well, Ramses II just might be your answer. The terror on his face even to the present day describes the fear of death in the man. Ramses II drowned in the Red Sea as it coursed over him during his pursuit of the Israeli's.
14) The Nile Is A Gift
The Nile is the "Life Blood Of Egypt". The development along the river has been rapid and immense. However, areas beyond the floodplains are desolate.
15) Agriculture, History, And Industry All Stuffed Together
Egypt gives you the rare view of oxen yoked together plowing on a subsistence farm, massive historical sites like the Valley of the Kings and industries within a single frame.
16) Imperialism Exists Everywhere
Imperialism is now a universal phenomenon and exists everywhere. The development of the High Dam in the 1950s and 1960s and creation of Lake Nassar destroyed hundreds of Nubian temples, holy sites, and cities. The Nubian land was submerged under Lake Nasser water. The Nubian population is still seen as a separate people group despite their attempts to integrate into Egyptian culture.
17) Egyptians Have Great Food
Meat is a staple in Egypt. The pita in Egypt is mixed in the morning and rises in the sun hence named the "sun bread". You are likely to get "Falafel" a few times by gorging on some of the best vegetarian street food.
18) New Historical Discoveries Are Made Every day
New historical discoveries like new passages in Khufu's great pyramid, new rooms behind those already excavated in Tut's tomb, unseen corners of the Tower of Memnon are a usual activity in different sites.
19) Egyptian Upgrades Are Abundant
Anyone touring in the country receives 5-star treatment for significantly less amount as tourism in Egypt is down 90% right now.
20) Exceeded Expectations In Every Way
The Egyptian tour gives you a time of a lifetime! A lot to travel and explore you can hear Egypt calling.
Above we have mention 20 surprising facts about Egypt, which will help you to make your Egypt Tour successful. Call us or visit our website nileholiday.com to learn more about Egypt and to book your tour right now and satisfy your Wander-lust.
