Interesting Facts About Egypt

Egypt is home to the last remaining ancient things in the world. We have usually assumed that the pyramids were constructed with slave labor. But it’s a strong "no." The pyramids were built to provide sanctuary for pharaohs in ancient Egypt and transport them, their belongings, and their families to the afterlife. The pyramids were intended to house the tombs of the pharaohs and their families. Egypt is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With some of these facts, your Egypt vacation package will be entertaining.

Do you know? Board games were highly valued by the ancient Egyptians. 95 percent of Egyptians live close to the Nile. Egypt is in a great location, sandwiched between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Egypt is also home to one of the largest dams in the world. Cats were considered sacred animals in predynastic Egypt; this is also true. Make your Egypt tour packages from Kuwait with us more exciting!

Things to Do in Egypt

Egypt should surely be on your travel wish list if you consider yourself to be a global nomad. Here, we've compiled a list of some of the best Egypt attractions to add to your Egypt holiday tour.

• Camel riding at sunset at Giza
• A river cruise on the Nile
• Enjoy Scuba Diving in Hurghada
• Learn to make papyrus at Giza
• A walk at the Corniche, Alexandria
• Pay your respects to the Pharaohs
• A tour of Egyptian museums
• Hike to the top of Mt. Sinai
• Shopping at Islamic Cairo
• Marvel at the Royal Jewelry Museum

Places to Visit in Egypt

When you fly into Cairo International Airport with our Egypt Package, an Excel Travel representative will welcome you and assist you with the immigration process. We'll take you to your accommodation in Cairo. On the second day, have breakfast at the hotel before departing on a full-day escorted excursion to one of the Seven Wonders. One of them is the Great Pyramid of Giza.

It is even more impressive because the Cheops Pyramid's internal burial chambers are open to the public. Near the Pyramids lies the Great Sphinx of Giza, which was built during the era of Chephren (2620 BC). The 187-foot-long and 65-foot-tall renowned statue, which is made of natural yellowish limestone, has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. You can arrange a quick excursion to the Papyrus Institute or a perfume shop with our Egypt tour packages from Kuwait.

To get to the Egyptian Museum of Sights, you will be driven. You can also go to Khan El Khalili Bazaars, one of the most famous in the world for its magnificent, meandering pathways, by taking a quick drive through the city center. Visitors can discover inexpensive restaurants and common cafes where Egyptians and non-Egyptians gather to smoke water pipes and consume some traditional Egyptian drinks. At the end of the day, take a car back to your accommodation in Cairo.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel on the third day of our Egypt tour packages from Kuwait, we'll head to Alexandria through a desert route. A guided tour that stops at the catacombs, Montazah Gardens, and the Bombay Pillars starts there. Additional sites nearby are the Kom el-Shuqafa Catacombs and the Alexandrina Bibliotheca. The Qaite Bay Citadel may be seen from the Pompeii Columns outside. The majority of the objects found close to the column can be displayed at the Greco-Roman Museum. At the top of the hill is the entrance to the Kom al-Shuqafa Catacombs, which were constructed between the first and second centuries. We guarantee that your Egypt holiday tour won't leave you unsatisfied!

The Khedive Abbas palace is surrounded by the Montazah Gardens, a 150-hectare area with breathtaking architecture. Visit the New Library of Alexandria, which is dedicated to reclaiming the rigor and transparency of the first Bibliotheca Alexandrina. After all of your travels, take a drive back to Cairo and enjoy the overnight. On the fourth day, you depart from Cairo after breakfast. We pledge to provide you with a fantastic Egypt Package!

Foods in Egypt

With dishes from ancient Egyptian culture, Egyptian cuisine is one of Africa's most distinctive and fascinating culinary traditions. With our Egypt Trip from Kuwait, you may eat both classic and contemporary cuisine.

Feteer (Egyptian pie), Koshary (mixture of rice, macaroni, and lentils), Om Ali (Egyptian bread pudding), Foul Mudammas/Medames and Taameya (fava beans stew and falafel), Feseekh (fermented and salted fish), Konafa, Halabesa (chickpea soup/drink), Tarb (grilled Kofta wrapped in lamb fat), Kawaree (cow feet), Keshk (savory pudding), Meshabek (Egyptian funnel cake), Molokhiya (jute soup), Akawi (oxtail), Egyptian Sobia drink, Hawawshi (meat sandwich), Macarona Bechamel (Egyptian baked pasta), Mahshy (stuffed veggies), Katayef (mini pancakes), and Hamam Mahshi (stuffed pigeons) are some of the most appreciated foods that you might include in your Egypt tour packages from Kuwait.