Egypt Vacation Packages - See The Ancient Tombs The Way The Pharaohs Did

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By Adriana Noton


When you are thinking about Egypt vacation packages you'll want to seriously consider including a Nile cruise in that package. You can book for a shorter cruise of around three to five days and sail from Aswan to Luxor. You will see many sights and have a gorgeous view of the river. The longer water trips of six to twelve days has more Egypt tours that encompass The Valley of the Queens and many tombs as well.

For Egypt vacations many companies have tourism packages that are specialized. For example, there are history, cultural and archaeological trips that concentrate the sites to areas related to these topics. Egypt however, is also known to have many restorative and healing geographical features so, there is now what is known as therapeutic tours.

Proven scientific research suggests that clay found in many of the hot springs, have therapeutic benefits and have been known to cure bone abnormalities, skin problems, kidney and lung diseases including other problems. It is said too, that the water of the Red Sea a chemical composition that helps to cure forms of psoriasis.

In Socrates's famous papers "Egypt and Climatic Therapy" urged Egypt travel for all people needing healing relief. He was one of the first to promote, mostly through his writing, the benefits and existence of geographic therapy. Many people heeded his suggestion and since then untold numbers have traveled to this ancient region for relief throughout the centuries.

Many of the Nile cruises employ staff members who are known as Egyptologists. They can be an invaluable resource for you to absorb as much of the culture as you possibly can for the time you are there. To prepare yourself further, it is advisable to bring a map of the country and the Nile in particular. A perfect companion would be a pocket-sized book of archaeological and historical Egyptian facts, color illustrations, and archival photographs.

Probably the most important phase it your trip is the acquiring of your visa. Without it you can't get on the plane to get there. It is a fairly easy and inexpensive (less than $100) to get your visa as long as you have an up to date passport and at least 6 months before it expires on it.

To take care of your health when you are in Egypt, bring a few items that will make your trip more enjoyable. Long sleeved shirts and long pants will keep the exceptionally bright sun off your skin, as well as, provide a barrier from mosquitoes and other insects. Sunblock and a hat are also essential. Unless you already come from a very intensely hot and sunny climate, you could find yourself with a sunburn, or worse, very quickly.

Before leaving, you may need to get some vaccinations, your health-care provider trained in travel medicine will known exactly what you need in terms of required shots, anti-malaria drugs and any other medication that you will need to protect yourself aboard. There is a lot to think about when looking into Egypt vacation packages but, it is well worth the extra effort so you get the most out of your trip.




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