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Egypt Tours -
Aswan
A
mere mention of Egypt and it will bring to mind, fantastic
tales of mummies and pharaohs, wondrous treasures, opulent
architecture of it's Pyramids and Great temples, vast
expanses of desert, fascinating oases and the river Nile,
very life source to the people of Egypt. Egypt, from time
immemorial it has cast its spell across the world and
continues to do so. With over 5,000 years of rich history
expect to be awed by this ancient, eternal land. You will
not be disappointed.
Take Egypt's
favorable geographic location as the meeting ground of East
and West, it's mild, year round climate, natural environment
enriched by the Nile River. Add to that a friendly and
hospitable people and you have the makings of a beautiful
holiday destination.

Add to all that
Hop Travels' vast experience as seasoned travel
professionals and we have the makings of the most memorable
trip you have ever taken. Dedicated to assuring every Egyptian
moment you spend is as memorable as can be, Beacon Holidays
has put together a tour that is totally private. You can go
where you want, on a schedule that suits your preference,
guided by knowledgeable, friendly and flexible escorts who are
as eager to have you fall in love with their country as we
are.
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CAIRO : " Mother of the World" |

Cairo has been the heart of Egypt for more
than 1000 years. It has a unique atmosphere both exciting and
relaxing. It's in Cairo that the medieval and the contemporary
western world come together. Travel through time in one of the
friendliest, safest cities in the world. Modern Cairo
encompasses many former cities and their monuments Five
thousand years of culture are concentrated here in the center
of 3 cities namely, Pharaonic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, and Islamic
Cairo.
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Pharaonic Cairo : "The World of the
Pyramids |
Giza,
on the west bank of the Nile is about 12 kms from the city
center. Here stand the trio of pyramids that Egypt is famous
for - The Great Pyramid, the Second and the Third Pyramid.
They are truly overwhelming when one stands before them. The
pyramids of Giza are considered one of the seven wonders of
the world. Looming in the background is The Great Sphinx- The
gigantic human-headed lion is the symbol of power.
At Giza you can experience the 'sound and light' spectacle
that conjures up At Giza you can experience the 'sound and
light' spectacle that conjures up.

One
of the world's most famous museums, the Egyptian Museum boasts
a magnificent collection of artifacts, each a piece of
glorious history of Egypt giving evidence to all the tales we
have heard. The collection includes mummies, sarcophagi, the
fabulous mask of Tutankhamen, as well as treasures from
Tutakhamen's tomb.
At Giza you can
experience the 'sound and light' spectacle that conjures up
images of the past with stories of man's earliest
civilization.
Coptic Cairo
was originally built as a Roman fortress
town. It pre-dates the founding of Islamic Cairo by several
hundred years and was home to one of the world's first
Christian communities. One of the monuments is the Hanging
Church that was built in the 4th century and dedicated to
Virgin Mary. One can also visit the Coptic Museum, which has a
stunning collection of arts and artifacts.
Islamic Cairo
is the old medieval quarter and this is the
most densely populated area of Egypt. Some of Islamic Cairo's
highlights include the Ibn Tulun Mosque, one of the oldest,
intact largest mosques in the world; and the Citadel of
Saladin, which is an awesome medieval fortress that provides a
panoramic view of Cairo. The magnificent Cairo Gates are a
part of the city's fortifications.
Apart from all these awe-inspiring structures Cairo also
offers incredible selection of shopping and nightlife.
Hop Tours and Travels
Pvt Ltd (Mumbai, India)
Egypt Destination Specialist
106, Unique
Tower, Behind Patel Petrol Pump, off S.V. Road, Goregaon (W)
Mumbai-400 062, INDIA
Tel. : +91-22-40582000 , Fax : +91-22-40582007
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