Egypt- Land of the Ancient Gods

Egypt is one of the most mysterious destinations to visit. With its roots dating back to prehistoric times the Egyptian civilization is one of the great civilizations of the ancient world. Therefore, it is no wonder that Egypt is a land bustling with a colorful history, vibrant culture and has to be on everyone’s bucket list for top places to visit.
 
Any Egyptian tour begins in Cairo, the capital of Egypt and largest city in the Arab world. Egypt is a desert so it is important to plan your month of travel in advance. The ideal time to visit is between October and April. However, if you do not mind the heat and intense humidity and are on a budget then you can consider traveling during the summer.

When one imagines of Egypt, the ancient Pyramids of Giza come to mind. Giza served as the burial grounds for the royals. The pyramids are located on the west side of the Nile River because this is the side the sun sets on. Back thousands of years ago, Egyptians believed that the living should be on the east side where the sun rises while the dead should be on the other side.
 
Another city rich in history which is a must visit is Luxor where you can visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast mix of ancient temples, chapels, pylons and other buildings. No visit to Egypt is complete without experiencing the Nile Cruise. You will visit Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna and Luxor, and step back through time enjoying the passing riverside scenes of ancient villages, minarets, farmers in galabeyas with donkeys, and traditional feluccas sailing the river. Your incredible cruise includes sailing on the Nile by traditional Felucca, visiting Kitchener's Island, as well as the High Dam.

In November PTG with its partners organized a special tour to commiserate the launch of the Hollywood ensemble movie Death on the Nile. VIP travelers and film fraternity including Madhu Chopra, mother of film actress Priyanka Chopra participated as guests on the tour.