Egypt is perhaps best known as the home of the ancient Egyptian civilization with its temples, hieroglyphs, mummies, and - visible above all - its pyramids.

Less well-known is Egypt's medieval heritage, courtesy of Coptic Christianity and Islam with ancient churches, monasteries and mosques punctuating the Egyptian landscape. Egypt captivates the imagination of western tourists like few other countries and is probably one of the most popular tourist destinations world-wide.

Egypt is probably the world's oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 BC, historically.   Egypt is probably one of the oldest vacation spots. Early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind's earliest triumphs. But Egypt is much more than Pyramids and monuments. It is also Red Sea scuba diving, hot night spots, luxury hotels and five star restaurants. It is romantic cruises down the Nile on festive river boats, a night at the grand opera and it is a cultural experience like none you have ever experienced. Egypt is a land bustling with life, sound, visual beauty and excitement. More than anything else, we want you to think of Egypt as fun. For thousands of years, it has been the playground of emperors and kings.