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The name “Cairo” is said to be derived from the Arabic Al-Qahira, the victorious. According to legend, the planet Kahir – or Mars – was visible on the night of the foundation of the city. Cairo has two nuclei, the original area of settlement of the Arabs in the south west now called Misr El-Qadimah (Old Cairo), the older areas with their traditional tenements surrounding a central courtyard, and the later enclosed town of Al-Qahirah.
Alexandria, known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”, is the largest port and second largest, most populous city in Egypt. The city was built for Alexander the Great in 332 B. C. and became the seat of the Greco-Roman Empire.The Name “Alexandria” is inextricably associated with that of Cleopatra. It was there that she encountered Caesar and was later crowned. There, too, she met Anthony and, later, her tragic death.Alexandria is 217 km from Cairo.
on the Red Sea is made up of three areas. Na’ama Bay, with its concentration of hotels and diving centres, is the main tourist spot.The port areaandSharmEl-Mayaiswherethe Fishing and diving boat jetty is located.The Third area is the Cliff. Sharm El Sheikh is renowned for some of the most magnificent corals in the world.
Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst divers. The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which may also be observed through glass bottom boats. This area has many fine accommodations, usually offering warm and efficient service. Restaurants are mostly along the main road. While in Hurghada, don't miss the museum and aquarium, with their complete collections of flora and fauna of the Red Sea.
Luxor (al-Uqsur) is a city in Upper (southern) Egypt and the capital of Luxor Governorate.
Luxor is the world’s greatest outdoor museum, the centre for some of the most magnificent remains of Pharaonic Egypt.
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