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Alexandria attractions

Alexandria is one of the main cities in Egypt that has distinguished landmarks date back to the greek roman period in Egypt. If you want to check the city highlights, you can book one of Alexandria day tours that include all of Alexandria attractions. The city was founded by Alexander the great of Macedonia who took over Egypt and declared himself as a pharaoh dedicated from Amun (Egyptian god of the sun). Once Alexander saw the small Island of Pharos, he decided to build a city that carries his name on the privileged geographical position on the Middle sea.   The Macedonians ruled Egypt through the Hellenistic period followed by the Bezants who made Alexandria the capital of Egypt and left some astonishing monuments and sites. Alexandria attractions Alexandria attractions are mainly Roman monuments but with pharaonic touch, and that's a result of Greeks who ruled Egypt were much influenced by the Egyptian culture and religion. In fact, the Egyptian civilization didn’t only...

Cairo attractions

Cairo is the city that never sleeps, the city of thousand minarets and the heart of Africa and Middle East. Too many titles have been given to this great megacity for being the host of great culture, significant knowledge, and remarkable history. The city was inhabited since antiquities and passed by many historic periods, different civilizations and a lot of influencers. From the starting point of pharaohs' kingdom passing by the Greek-Roman invasion to the Islamic conquest in 642 A.D, we can't also forget the Christian rising in Egypt. All of these diverse left thriving knowledge and heritage reflected in each of Cairo attractions. Cairo attractions Cairo attractions are divided into three phases; the pharaonic period phase, the Christian era and the Islamic old Cairo attractions. Since Cairo and Giza are considered as one big city even if they are separated on maps, the three pyramids, sphinx and the valley temple are included in any Cairo day tours. Also, the Egypti...