Touring adventurous Egypt

Ashraf Fares • June 27, 2020

Egypt, Land of adventures

The country of Egypt has a marvelous history that throws us back to a time before electricity, running water and even books. It's true that Egypt has given us unexpected historical gems like the pyramids, the pharaohs and their art, and colorful Nile stories, but Egypt, like the rest of the world, has also moved on. New technologies and modernization have enabled Egypt's history to be explored in greater intimacy and detail than ever before. Touring modern-day Egypt is exciting, eye-opening, adventuresome, and unique!

You can still find this great history when touring the great country of Egypt, but today you can find beauty and adventure through specific adventure tours offered there. There are desert tours that swallow you up with the size and majesty of the endless sand. There are tours to the mountains, including treks into Mount Sinai, which the Bible records as to where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments.

Other mountain tours include viewing and exploring the battle sites between Muslims and Christian crusaders. There are water tours including scuba diving and snorkeling in crystal clear waters to see amazing water life. You may also tour the Nile, one of the most famous rivers in the world. These tours may be by automobile, bicycle, foot, or boat, but they all share one common focus: Egypt is one of the most diverse and beautiful places on earth. Tour once and you will want to return again and again.

Most Egyptian tours are classified by length and destination. Standard tours are ubiquitous and set within a specific price range. Many students and budget-minded individuals and families have gone on standard tours and returned delighted with the value and accommodations. Standard tours usually include luxury lodging, food and drink, transportation, and a professional guide.

For adventure seekers and world travelers seeking the highest quality, best service, and unique experiences, superior classed tours are also available. Usually, these immerse the traveler in the Egyptian environment and provide access that cannot be gained during a standard tour.

This country is like no other, and whichever type of Egyptian experience you choose from Pyramids Land, you will leave with memories to last a lifetime, and an experience like no other. Check how to plan a trip to Egypt

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Ashraf Fares — Founder of Pyramids Land Tours
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Ashraf Fares

Founder & Lead Egyptologist Guide,

Ashraf has led private tours through Egypt's archaeological sites for over 20 years. Based in Cairo, he works with licensed Egyptologist guides to create itineraries that connect travelers directly with 5,000 years of history — from the Pyramids of Giza to the tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Every article on this blog draws on firsthand knowledge of the sites, the history, and the practical realities of traveling Egypt.

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