Aswan Dam has influenced ancient monuments While Egypt is best known for its ancient archaeological treasures, those taking a trip down the River Nile will see that it is also a place that has been dramatically affected by more modern construction projects. At Aswan, a mighty 111-metre high dam controls the flow of Africa’s longest river. A monumental construction project « Continue Reading »
Peacock reserve also included in plans for Tamil Nadu town An eco park is to be developed in the Indian town of Tiruparankundram, which lies close to the ‘Athens of the East’, Madurai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. According to state tourism minister Gokula Indira the eco park will be opened shortly, the Times of India reports. The « Continue Reading »
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism has reopened a section of the Nile to cruise boats for the first time in 16 years. Holidaymakers planning a trip to Egypt can now explore parts of the Nile that have been closed for 16 years. A stretch of the famous river between Cairo and Luxor is now open to cruise vessels after extensive irrigation « Continue Reading »
Cleopatra’s Beach could be a great destination for couples seeking a relaxing Egypt break. The secluded luxury provided by Cleopatra’s Beach makes it an ideal destination for newlyweds or couples planning a holiday in Egypt. Found on the opposite side of the biggest lagoon of the coastal resort Marsa Matrouh, it, as legend has it, was used as a bathing « Continue Reading »
Discover the oldest Ancient Wonder of the World at Giza in Egypt. No trip to Egypt would be truly complete, without taking a trip to the Giza Plateau. Situated just outside of Cairo, this esplanade is the home to the three pyramids at the at the Giza necropolis. The most famous of these, the Great Pyramid of Giza, is the « Continue Reading »
Tourist board keen for visitors to go beyond Giza With visitors returning to the country in their droves, the Egyptian Tourist Authority (ETA) is keen to point out that there is much more to the African nation than just pyramids. According to the latest figures, Egypt welcomed some 753,000 visitors in February 2012, up some 542,000 year-on-year, and the ETA’s « Continue Reading »
Egypt is set to see a big increase in the number of people who visit the country in the coming months. Egypt is once again set to see a big increase in its number of visitors in the coming months, as travellers become more confident in the country. The country’s tourism ministers have announced they expect to see figures rise « Continue Reading »