Lont Group Travel https://lonttravel.com Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:09:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://lonttravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-icon-32x32.webp Lont Group Travel https://lonttravel.com 32 32 Visits For Families With Childern https://lonttravel.com/visits-for-families-with-childern Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:05:36 +0000 https://lonttravel.com/?p=2379 The Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Sitting in the shadows of Cairo’s modern town hall, the elegant coral-pink and copper-domed Egyptian Museum strikes a gentle pose. The restrained neo-classical French exterior is little preparation for the awesome array of treasures and ancient wonders that wait silently behind it’s arched windows.

Stepping through the entrance into the grand central atrium, monumental statues tower overhead from the imposing Colossus of Amenhotep III to King Djoser’s life-size sculpture. The ground floor galleries take you on a trip through time, each room filled with the splendors of  a great kingdom. King Narmer’s 5,000 year old palette is an item of major artistic and historical importance.

Ancient Egypt’s cultural wealth is also shown in many other artifacts that reveal the skill of ancient artisans.

But it’s the upper floor that holds the greatest allure. The Tutankhamun Galleries house over 1,700 items including Tutankhamun’s famous tomb, discovered in the Valley of the Kings in West-Thebes, opposite modern Luxor.

The Egyptian Museum is just simply unrivalled with over 136,000 items on display, not mentioning the hundreds of thousands in the basement. These items date back to the very origins of a united Egypt in 3,100 BC. The museum is renowned for holding the finest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world

 Salah El Din Citadel

The Citadel of Saladin is the most popular tourist attractions in Cairo which houses a number of museums, ancient mosques and other sites, located on a spur of limestone that had been detached from its parent Moqattam Hills by quarrying. The Citadel is one of the world’s greatest monuments to medieval warfare, as well as a highly visible landmark on Cairo’s eastern skyline. Particularly when viewed from the back side (from the north), the Citadel reveals a very medieval character.
There are a lot of Mosques and museums inside the citadel like the following:
Mohamed Ali Mosque or Alabaster mosque
An-Nasir Mohammed mosque
Suleyman Pasha Mosque
Abdeen Palace & Gawharah (Jewel) Palace
Abdeen Palace
National Police Museum & Harem Palace
Abdeen Palace & Military Museum
Carriage Museum.

The Military Museum in the Saladin Citadel

 

The Egyptian army has had many victories and has won many battles throughout the long rich history of Egypt. Since the Pharonic era and until the modern times, the Egyptian military forces have always played a vital role in the lives of the Egyptian civilians.

The Military Museum in the Saladin Citadel in Cairo stands as the best evidence for the victories of the Egyptian army and the heroism of the Egyptian soldier who was described by Napoleon as the finest soldiers in the world.

The Museum illustrates the story of the Egyptian military forces since prehistoric times and until our modern days illustrating a large number of battles and wars where the Egyptian Army showed great skills.

The Establishment of the Military Museum

The Military Museum in the Citadel in Cairo was established in 1937 when the displays of the museum occupied only two rooms in the old building of the Ministry of Defense in Cairo. Afterwards, the museum was transferred temporary to a building in the Sheikh Barakat Street in Garden City in the year 1938.

At the end the displays of the Military Museum were relocated in its current location in Harem Palace of the Citadel of Saladin and the museum was officially open for public visits in November 1949 after two years of preparations.

Khan El Khalili Bazaars

  

The souk dates back to 1382, when Jaharks el-Khalili built a large caravanserai ( khan in Arabic) in Cairo under the Mamluk Sulatan Barquq; the eponymous khan is still extant. By the time of Barquq, When Barquq started his Madrasa in Bayn el-Qasrayn, markets were rebuilt, and Khan el-Khalili was established. It was also known Turkish  bazaar during the Ottoman Empire.

In addition to shops, there are several coffeehouses , restaurants, and street food  vendors distributed throughout the market. The coffee shops are generally small and quite traditional, serving Arabic Coffee, Tea and all soft drinks also usually offering Shisha.

Al Hussain Mosque is also in Khan el-Khalili, also you can see Al Azhar mosque in the area as it not far away.

El-Tanoura Sufi Dane 

  

The show features members of a local Sufi sect playing traditional instruments such as various drums, cymbals, and flutes. The show also showcases dancing by whirling dervishes. The whirling dervish is said to have originated in Turkey, but is a common practice among Sufis. The dervishes twirl in circles wearing brightly colored and patterned skirts, that when spun produce hypnotic patterns. The dervishes will spin for 45 minutes continuously, varying their pace to match the music, then stop and be completely fine.

EL Sawy culture wheel

 

El-Sawi cultural centre in Zamalek is one of the most interesting venues in Cairo. In their two halls, the River Hall and the Wisdom Hall they offer Concerts, Movie Screenings, Performing Arts, Conferences, Poetry Readings, Seminars, Exhibitions, you name it. Every evening something is going on. Local famous bands regularly perform there.

El Sawy Culture wheel operates all year round, seven days a week from 8 am till the last show ends, offering two to four events a day. It provides culture and art at affordable prices. On an average day about 1500 people visit us, on special days the number may exceed 2000. This results in nearly 500000 visitors a year. In 2009, El Sawy Culture wheel is organizing 25 festivals and contests.

Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids

Tour Highlights

  

Music, lights and dramatic storytelling bring the ancient Pyramids of Giza to life in this unique and memorable evening extravaganza.

Overview

Music, lights and dramatic storytelling bring the ancient Pyramids of Giza to life in this unique and memorable evening extravaganza.

The mystical sphinx takes you on a narrated journey through Egypt’s amazing history and whilst you may not learn anything new if you have already visited the pyramids during the day, you cannot help

but be truly amazed by the dazzling light show and awe-inspiring backdrop of the illuminated sphinx and pyramids.

Giza Pyramids

 

Guarded by the familiar lone lion-bodied Sphinx are the three Great Pyramids of Giza. Over 4,000 years ago, the mummified bodies of Kings Cheops, Kefren and Mykerinos were ferried down the Nile to be buried and prepared for the journey to the afterlife within these massive monuments.

The largest, oldest and finest of all three is Cheop’s Pyramid, simply known as the “Great Pyramid”. It was the tallest structure in the world until the end of the nineteenth century (145 meters). But Kefren’s Pyramid, Cheop’s son and successor, makes a bigger first impression. On higher ground with its limestone cap still intact, it looks loftier even though it’s 4 meters shorter.

The smallest of the three, Mykerinos’ Pyramid, makes up for its size with its fine funerary and valley temples.

Saqqara Pyramids

Time has all but erased the once mighty Memphis from the Egyptian landscape, however, the city of the dead has been excavated and exhumed from the desert sands, the vast necropolis of Saqqara. Memphis is some 23km south of central Cairo, in the center of the floodplain on the western side of the Nile. Memphis was traditionally founded in 3000 BC by Menes, the legendary figure credited with the creation of a politically unified Egypt. Memphis served as the effective administrative capital of the country during the Old Kingdom and partly in later times.

It’s eleven pyramids, countless mastabas and lone Coptic monastery stretch over 7km from north to south, and span three and a half thousand years of Egyptian civilization.  At its centre sits King Djoser’s “Stepped” Pyramid, the very first pyramid and the first great stone structure in the world. North of the pyramid, inside a stone “serdab”, sits the Ancient Pharaoh himself.

Saqqara also includes the Serapeum, represented by a life-sized sculpture of limestone, the original of which is in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and an astonishing collection of mummified Apis bulls in gargantuan granite coffins. Of its eleven pyramids, King Teti boasts the best preserved burial chamber, with pyramid text lined walls mapping out his journey to the afterlife. The walls of Mereruka’s multichambered maze-like tomb are covered with exquisite murals, showing scenes of everyday life.

Al Azhar park

    

Located in the heart of old historic Cairo and commanding stunning panoramic views of the world’s most intriguing city, Al-Azhar Park offers every visitor a glimpse into the captivating past. Lush green landscaped gardens are an enjoyable sojourn away from city’s major tourist attractions. Embracing valuable history, the park is home to the newly discovered Ayyubid wall, constructed by Salah El Din more than 800 years ago.

Trip to EL Moaez street

 

Enjoy a wonderful walking tour at EL Moaez street in Islamic Cairo, one of the best medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world to visit Al Azhar mosque, it was the first mosque established in Cairo, then continue to Bab Zuweila, a medieval gate in Cairo, which is still standing in modern times and it is considered one of the major landmarks of the city and then cross the road to Al Hussein Mosque, it is named for the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and it is one of the holiest Islamic sites in Cairo ( dinner at local restaurant with tasty food included) Continue walking to Al Hakim it consists of an irregular rectangle with four arcades surrounding the courtyard and to Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr and by Fatimid general Jawhar as-Siqilli, is a massive fortified gate with rectangular stone towers flanking the semicircular arch of the eastern Portal, from there to Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, a remarkable for its fantastic size and innovative architectural components, continue walking to Al Rifa`I mosque, next to Mosque of Ibn Tulun, the oldest mosque in the city surviving in its original form, and is the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area.

The Temple of Karnak

 

The most important place of worship in all Egypt during Theban power. It was built, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated by several pharaohs. It’s a complex of sanctuaries, obelisks and pylons, dedicated to the glory of the pharaohs. It’s a gigantic site : 1.5km by 800m. Impossible to describe, this immense monument has to be seen, to be believed.

The Temple of Luxor

 

Though Ramses II’s triumphant twin statues stand sentry at its entrance, it was Amenhotep III who built the bewildering Temple of Luxor. Over the years, several of Egypt’s legendary rulers added to the glory of the Temple of Luxor, from Tutankhamun to Alexander the Great.

The horse carriage in Luxor

The horse carriage is in the oldest method of transportation which was considered one of the royalties at the ancient times Explore Luxor city visit el-souk area or the local shopping areas in Luxor where you can buy the upper-Egyptian harebells, perfumes, silver and the gold souvenirs, local guide and ride the horse carriage for the way back to your Hotel.

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Thebes)

At the base of a lofty limestone mountain in the desert at Thebes nestles Queen Hatshepsut’s astonishing terraced temple. Hatshepsut was Egypt’s greatest female Pharaoh. She fought off male pretenders to her throne for over 20 prosperous and peaceful years.
Partly embedded into the mountain itself, the temple is almost forty meters wide. Its honeycomb colonnades pick up the natural lines and recesses of its mountainous backdrop. Hatshepsut’s temple is essentially an extension of Mentuhotep II’s temple, though several times its size. The two blend in so well together, they are indistinguishable from a distance

The Valley of the Kings (Thebes)

Inconspicuous and unassuming, the Valley of the Kings hides its secrets well. The grand pyramids of the earlier pharaohs proved too tempting to grave robbers, so from the eighteenth to twentieth Dynasties, 26 pharaohs opted to build their tombs in the valley. Carving them deep into the mountains, far from reach, Tutankhamun, Ramses the Great and Tuthmosis III’s tombs lie in this single, sprawling necropolis. There are interesting tombs to see in the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Nobles as well.

Memmnon Colossi

In 18th Dynasty king Amenhotep III built a temple in west bank at Luxor that was guarded by two gargantuan statues on the outer gates. Because of nature and ancient tourists statues of Amenhotep III. Though damaged but the statues are still impressive.
This Statue is known locally as “el-Colossat”, or Colossi Memnon  The statues are made from carved blocks of quartzite quarried either at Giza or Gebel es-Silsila. The Northern statue depicts Amenhotep III with his mother, Mutemwia, while the southern statue is of Amenhotep III with his wife, Tiy and one of his daughters. On the sides of the statues are relieves depicting Nil gods joining together plants symbolizing Upper and Lower Egypt.

Temple of Ramesseum

This temple of  King Ramsses II it’s main building where the funerary cult of the king was celebrated was a typical stone-built New Kingdom temple. It consisting of two successive courtyards with pylon entrances, and a hypostyle hall with surrounding annexes. The pylons, some of the oldest examples of such structures, are decorated with scenes from the Battle of Kadesh. These scenes show Ramesses fighting the Hittites. He is depicted in a heroic counterattack, standing in his chariot firing arrows with deadly precision at the fleeing Hittites.
The second court is much more complete then the first.  It is flaked both east and west by pillarered porticos with Osiride statues of Ramesses. These statues show Ramesses being summoned to rebirth in anew life, tightly wrapped in a shroud with his arms crossed, holding his scepters.

Tour Highlights

                                                  

Watch in awe at the bright illuminations reflecting off the water and lighting up the sky as the ancient splendor of Thebes comes back to glorious life.

Overview

Watch in awe at the bright illuminations reflecting off the water and lighting up the sky as the ancient splendor of Thebes comes back to glorious life.  Experience the world famous Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple on the bank of the River Nile. This unique show narrates the story of the temple and the history of Thebes, including the lives and celebrated achievements of the great pharaohs who built the necropolis. As you wander around the illuminated monuments and towering obelisks, marvel at the sheers size of the great hypostyle hall and view the eerie reflection of the temple at the Sacred Lake, the setting for a dramatic finale to the show.

Animal Hospital Luxor

   

Since it was founded 70 years ago the Brooke Hospital for Animals has helped millions of working horses, donkeys and mules and the countless people who depend upon them.

Animal care facility

In 1930, the founder, Mrs. Dorothy Brooke, while on a trip to Cairo, she encountered thousands of ex-cavairy horses being used as beasts of burden on its streets. On her return to England she wrote a letter to the Morning Post — which later became the Daily Telegraph — exposing their plight and appealing for funds to help her save them.

Donkeys in rehab

The public was so moved they responded with the equivalent today of £20,000 to help end their suffering.
Within three years, Mrs. Brooke had set up a committee to help fund the purchase of 5,000 of these tragic animals. Most were old and in the final stages of collapse and had to be humanely destroyed. But, thanks to this remarkable woman, they all ended their lives peacefully with love and dignity.

]]> Dahab https://lonttravel.com/dahab Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:59:06 +0000 https://lonttravel.com/?p=2159 A tourist city in South Sinai Governorate in Egypt. It is the most famous after Sharm El-Sheikh in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.

Location

It is located on the Gulf of Aqaba at the Red Sea, southeast of the Sinai Peninsula, about 81 km north of the famous resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, and about 135 km from the Israeli city of Eilat.

Dahab consists of two villages, the first village, which is the Bedouin village and its name is Al-Asla, and is located in the southern half. while the second village is considered the commercial and administrative part of Dahab, and is located to the north. There is also the occupied Palestinian border, Coral Island, where the Crusaders built a castle whose remains can be seen.

Dahab was named after the golden color that characterizes the sands of its clear beaches.

Its tourist importance:

This city was previously a small village for fishermen, then it became famous in the nineties after the Egyptian government gave it special attention, so it has established hotels and tourist villages in its heart, and some Bedouins still reside there.

It now has all the elements of tourist cities, as it contains many beautiful places, and it has the most famous diving areas, and it is the only one that has the ancient archaeological area that has an ancient history, and also the tongue, which is one of the natural reserves.

Dahab is also  famous for its golden beaches and amazing sites that are suitable for diving, and it is one of the most prominent activities that visitors to the city of Dahab can practice . It is also  characterized by that it is the cheapest price among the tourist resorts in which this sport is practiced in the rest of the Sinai, and it is also practiced in it.

It also has a water sport that is not found in Sharm, which is windsurfing. or sailing. Dahab is distinguished for this sport due to the speed of the winds in it, and the winds are fast because the mountains surround it from many sides. So places of low pressure and others of high pressure occur, which helps speed wind movement.

Dahab resort is also famous for skydiving sport , which has become associated with the region because it includes centers for teaching jumping of all kinds.

Although it includes a number of tourist villages and hotels of varying levels. what distinguishes this city most is the kiosks made of wood and palm leaves, which are mainly located in the tourist resort of Dahab.

]]> Alexandria https://lonttravel.com/alexandria Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:50:22 +0000 https://lonttravel.com/?p=2156 It is the second most important city in Egypt, and its largest port on the Mediterranean Sea. It includes treasures of ancient civilizations. It enjoys a rare nature and mild weather throughout the year.

Its history extends for more than five thousand years, and it has dozens of modern and ancient tourist attractions that include mosques, churches, castles, museums, and Pharaonic ;Greek ;and Islamic antiquities . It has ancient markets, luxurious palaces and lush gardens.

Not only Alexandria library is among the prominent titles of its civilization, which was recently rebuilt to be a global cultural and civilizational edifice but also its beaches are picturesque and famous, teeming with new tourist facilities, resorts, and therapeutic and cultural institutions.

 Among the most prominent landmarks of Alexandria:

-Latin Cemetery and Temple of the Black Head:The Latin cemetery known as the “alabaster”. It  dates back to the early Ptolemaic era. As for the Temple of the Black Head, it was moved from its original place to this site. It is the first private temple to be built by a member of the people, dating back to the Roman era.

-Montazah Palace Gardens: It is a group of lush gardens surrounding the Montazah Palace. It is also one of the former royal palaces, with an area of ​​370 acres. It contains trees, palm trees, and a group of flower beds.

It also includes a museum, bathing beaches, natural bays, and an integrated tourist center that includes hotels, restaurants, chalets, and a children’s garden.

-Antoniadis Park: It contains symmetrical trees and flowers, and a number of marble statues designed in the Greek style, in addition to the waterfalls gardens, which is a central garden located on the eastern edge of the heart of the city.

-Roman Theater : It is located in Kom El Dikka, and it is the only Roman theater in Egypt. This building was built at the beginning of the fourth century AD.

-Modern Alexandria library : In 1972, the University of Alexandria launched a project to revive the Library of Alexandria, and UNESCO issued the first international appeal in 1987 to support the project and lay the foundation stone for the ancient Library of Alexandria.

Presidential Decree No. 1 of 2001 was issued deeming the Library of Alexandria as a legal entity based in Alexandria Governorate and affiliated to the President of the Republic.

The number of floors of the library is 11, of which 4 floors are below the surface of the earth and 7 are above it.

There are 10,000 original and rare books in the library, and 250 other facsimile (original copies) and there are 2,600 rare maps in the library, including 70 maps on Alexandria. The scientific theses in the library reach 15,000, and the library included, at the opening, 200 thousand volumes and 1,500 scientific periodicals.

Alexandria library is considered one of the giant cultural edifices, a beacon of culture, Egypt’s window to the world, and a window to the world on Egypt.

It is the first digital library in the twenty-first century and includes the Egyptian cultural and human heritage. It is a center for study and dialogue. It includes a library that can accommodate more than eight million books. English and French, as well as a selection of books in other European languages ​​such as German, Italian, Spanish and other rare languages.

-Alexandria University Conference Center The cultural complex of the city of Alexandria is located in Al-Silsilah area. It covers an area of ​​42,000 square meters and includes:The Main Auditorium, 1700 seats, is a large hall without any pillars to obstruct the view. It is a multi-purpose facility with a fully-equipped stage that allows for holding international and national conferences and for staging plays, concerts, ballets, and operas. There are six separate booths equipped for simultaneous interpretation in six languages.Three smaller halls: The first 400 seats, and the second and third, 286 each. Five separate booths for simultaneous interpretation are attached to each hall.All the halls are equipped with audio-visual aids, closed-circuit TV, air-conditioning, and direct-dial telephone services. Other facilities for information, security, and parking areas are also available

-Alexandra’s market : Alexandria was famous in the Middle ages with  a lot of different industries and quality , the most important textile industry , pottery, glass ,soap and ships , and is perhaps the most important textile industry reputation for the city it was the Arabs adopt these fame in the covering of the Kaaba.

Attarine market was one of the most famous markets of this ancient city. It is specialized with the sale of all types of spices, legumes, seeds, grains, and then expanded its activities to include all other goods from clothes, laptops, shoes and other.

There are also old markets retains its characteristics such as textile market or (Thread market) which handles the sale of all types of yarn and all of the art supplies embroidery, knitting. Also Zanat el Sitat market    that is specialized with women supplies  as does the Moroccan market, and others.

-Alexandria beaches are considered the most prominent landmarks, where the city has been well known by its greatest summer resorts and beaches as :Agami Beach, Miami and Mamoura. There are also many hotels and summer housing units there.

]]> Mersa Matrouh https://lonttravel.com/mersa-matrouh Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:42:57 +0000 https://lonttravel.com/?p=2153 It lies 290 km. West of Alexandria and 222 km from Salloum. The distance from Cairo to Matrouh is 524 km. It lies on a bay on the Mediterranean Sea and is distinguished by its 7 km. long beach, which-as all visitors have testified-is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

The beach is famous for its white soft sands and calm transparent waters, for the bay is protected from the high seas by a series of rocks forming a natural wave-breaker, with a small opening to allow light vessels in.

This beach dates back to the days of Alexander, the Macedonian, when it was known as “Paraetonium” and also as “Amunia”.

It is said that Alexander the Great stopped there during his historical expedition to pay tribute, and sacrifice, to the God Amun at Siwa, so that he becomes Amun’s son and his rule be a historical continuation of the pharaohs. There are relics of a temple from the time of Rameses II (1200 B.C.) in Matrouh.

Touristic and monumental sites in Matrouh

Egyptian Fleet Anchorage: Built by the Ptolemies, the remains of the naval installations still stand west of the port.

Coptic Chapel: Built in the early Coptic age, and contains several caves bearing inscriptions.

Rommel’s Hideout: A cave, hewn in the rock, where Rommel drew up plans of his military operations. It has now been turned into a military museum.

Cleopatra’s Bath

7km west of Marsa Matrouh. It is a rock in the sea 50 metres from the shore and can be reached by motor boats, sail boats and by land on foot or by car

Ramses II temple: 24 km west of Matrouh and can be reached by car in Om al-Rakhm area.

Marsa Matrouh has various different types of tourism.

Recreational tourism   represented in its different beaches such as:

Ageebah Beach: About 28 km. west of Mersa Matrouh, it is distinguished by its numerous natural caves and enchanting scenery.

Al-Abyad Beach : About 20 km. west of Mersa Matrouh its beauty surpasses that of Mersa Matrouh beach.

Ras El-Hekma : It is a land extending out into sea, about 85 km. east of Matrouh, and is distinguished by the beauty and serenity of its beach.

Marina Ruins-Alameen : An ancient city discovered in 1985, it comprises temples, tombs, baths and nobles’ houses, from the Graeco-Roman period. It is the largest archaeological city after Alexandria.

Al-Alameen Beach : 104 km. west of Alexandria, this beach is renowned for its natural scenery, soft and white sands and tranquility. It was once described by Churchill as having the best climate in the world. Here also, the Germans, led by Rommel, and the Allies, led by Montgomery, fought one of the most decisive battles of World War II: The Battle of Alameen.

The British Cemetery: Thousands upon thousands of rock-hewn tombstones stand straight rows amidst a fenced garden.

The German Cemetery: It is a fortress like memorial that was built on a high area overlooking the sea.The

Italian Cemetery: It is a high tower fort standing on a high hill. The walls of the building are covered with marble.

The Alameen Museum: Houses specimens of World War II weapons, as well as busts of the generals who planned the battle. There are also maps and charts showing troop deployment.

Therapeutic tourism in Matrouh is represented in Siwa. Siwa is considered as being the most wonderful oasis in the western desert.   It is considered as the Oasis of beauty, poetry and the paradise of artists.

Sand dunes and palm and olive trees are scattered in the Oasis in addition to a number of clear wells and springs.

Siwa Oasis is located about 300 kilometers to the west of Mersa Matrouh. It is the best place for environmental treatment in Egypt. Siwa is famous for its moderate climate, pure air and blue clear sky.

El -Dakrror Mountain: It is located to the south west of Siwa Oasis.The people of Siwa believe that the mountain is sacred. There is a celebration that is held on a yearly basis in October after the Harvest Season (The Valley Season). The festival lasts for three days, all the inhabitants of the valley must participate in the festival.

The mountain area is most famous for its treatment facilities that aid in curing rheumatism, joint pain and weakness.

It is most famous for a treatment that involves the burial of the diseased body parts in hot sand for a certain period of time during the day. This particular treatment procedure gained a lot of popularity among Arabs and recently foreigners.

Hot Springs: Siwa Oasis has got many springs which are being used for therapeutic treatment purposes. The water of the hot springs is capable of curing a number of diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatism and some digestive system diseases.

The most famous springs is the Kegar well, the temperature of its water is 67 degree Celsius. Scientific research proved that the water contains amounts of minerals similar to that found in the water of the springs of Carlo Vefari ( CHEZ ) the famous Health Center where tourists visit to have their treatment

El-Ameed Natural Reserve : Located on the Northwestern coast about 83 km West of Alexandria, it consists of three areas

1) The central area “heart” covers about 8 kms.

2) The separating area “protected” covers about 7 km.

3) The marginal area

The natural environment in this protected area includes different kinds of wild Herbs which grow in this region and are used for medical purposes.

It also includes different kinds of animals such as deer, wild rabbit, desert fox and rats. Also there are different kinds of wild birds, insects, reptiles and snails.

]]> Luxor https://lonttravel.com/luxor Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:32:17 +0000 https://lonttravel.com/?p=2149 Luxor city has a unique character that distinguishes it from all parts of the world, as it mixes the past and the present at the same time, and no place in the city of Luxor is devoid of an impact that speaks of the greatness of the ancient Egyptians thousands of years before Christ.

There were many names that were given to Luxor in its history, the most famous of which is the City of the Hundred Gates; the City of the Sun; the City of Light; and the City of the Scepter; and the Arabs called it this name: Luxor, plural of palace, with the beginning of the Islamic conquest of Egypt.

It is considered the most important tourist destination in Egypt and a center of attraction for lovers of the Pharaonic civilization.

The city is characterized by its unique character that distinguishes it from all parts of the world, as it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt, and it includes the most ancient monuments, in which there is no place without an impact that speaks of the greatness of the ancient Egyptians thousands of years before Christ.

Luxor includes many monuments, the most important of which are the Luxor Temple; the Karnak Temples; the City Museum; the tombs of the Valley of the Kings and Queens; funerary temples; the tombs of the nobles and other immortal monuments.

Luxor has witnessed great interest in restoring its antiquities and museums during the past years, as the third floor of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut was opened for the first time after its restoration.  Also ,the restoration of the largest and most important tombs of the Valley of the Kings is being completed.

The restoration of the tomb of Horemheb, the largest and most important tomb in the Valley of the Kings, is also being completed. In addition to the installation of electronic gates for all open archaeological sites to secure them against robbery.

Luxor attracts the largest segment of cultural tourism coming to Egypt. Luxor is also considered the storehouse of ancient Egyptian civilization, and it has more than “800” archaeological sites and shrines that include the most wonderful human heritage inherited by Egypt.

Luxor (Thebes) remained the capital of Egypt until the beginning of the Pharaonic Sixth Dynasty, when the capital moved to Memphis in the north.

I -East bank monuments

a-Luxor Temple: This temple was erected for Amun Ra God, who used to celebrate his wedding day to his wife – death – once every year, then the procession of the God moves from the Karnak Temple on the way to the Nile to Luxor Temple, and the construction of the temple returns to the two pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II.The temple entrance begins with the edifice that has been constructed by Ramses II. It has two huge statues representing him when he was sitting. The temple is preceded by two obelisks, one of which is still standing and the other adorning the Place de la Concorde in Paris. This edifice follows the courtyard of Ramses II, which is surrounded on three sides by two rows of columns in the form of a supported Papyrus package .  In the northeastern part, there is now the Abu Hajjaj Mosque. As, for the rest of the temple, it has been erected by Amenhotep III. It starts with a hall of huge columns with fourteen columns that divided into two rows and then we reach the large open courtyard, it comprises three two rows of columns – then we reach the halls of columns and to reach the Chamber of the Holy Boat .Alexander the Great was able to construct a small booth for him bearing his name Amenhotep III.Finally, we reach the Holy of Holies, where the sacred statue room has four columns

b-Karnak temple: It is considered the greatest worship place in history, it comprises many temples that are matchless as God of Amon temple, his God-goddess (death or mut) and their son (Khonsu) the God of the moon And, It has been known since the Arab conquest in the name of the fort in the sense of fortress. The temple begins with a kabkash route that represents the God Amun.Here, it symbolizes the power of fertility and development, and statues of King Ramses II has been engraved under its heads.The temple begins with the first edifice which belongs to King Nakhtebu (family 30) the passage from there to the large courtyard, and on the right of the interior there are three cemeteries of the Trinity of Thebes from the Seti era of the second, and on the left is the temple of Ramses III.Following this you can see the remains of the second edifice, and from it to the Great Hall of the Pillars, which contains 134 columns, and the columns in the middle of it are distinguished by their highnesses from the rest of the columns.Then, the place leads us also to the remains of the third edifice, where the obelisk of Tuthmosis the first stands. Then the place leads us also to the remains of the fourth edifice where we can see Hatshepsut obelisk there.Then you can see the remains of the fifth edifice and from it to the Holy of Holies. At the end of the tour, you can reach the courtyard that dates back to the Middle Kingdom era, and from it to the colossal hall of pillars that dates back to Thutmose III reign.

C-The Sacred Lake: It is located outside the main hall, where there is a large statue of a scarab from the Amenhotep king reign. It was used for cooking.

D-Sound and light program at the Karnak temple: This program narrates through the brilliant presentation the story of building this wonderful monument through word, light, tune, and music.

The show takes place twice daily and spectators witness the show from the stands prepared for that. The presentation program is presented in English, French, Arabic and German.

E-Luxor Museum: The museum is situated between the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. It houses pharaonic relics from Luxor and the nearby areas.

II-West bank monuments.

a-The Colossi of Memnon: Here are what has been remained of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III memorial temple.  And, the height of one reaches about 19.20 meters. The Greeks gave this name when the northern statue was cracked and they took out a voice .They likened it to the legendary hero Memnon who was killed in the Trojan War and was calling his mother Ayus the goddess of dawn and She was crying over him every morning .

b-Tombs of the Valley of the Kings: These are the tombs that the kings and queens of the modern state have been ordered to be sculpted into the interior of the rock in this valley to be safe from the tampering of thieves.It has been consisted of several rooms and crypts that reach the burial chamber.The most important of these tombs: The Tutankhamen one; Ramses III tomb – Seti I; Ramses IV tomb; Amenhotep II tomb, the Horemoheb tomb; Thutmose III tomb.The most important tombs of the Valley of the Queens: Queen Nefertari tomb, wife of Ramses II.

c-Memorial temples

A-Deir el-Bahari Temple: It has been built by Queen Hatshepsut to perform the rituals that benefit her in the other world.As, for the name of the monastery, it is a modern Arabic name given to this logic in the seventh century AD, after the Copts used this temple as their monastery.The temple consists of three escalating steps, divided by an ascending road.

B-The Ramesseum: Ramses II memorial temple. Kadesh battle has been recorded on its walls.

C-Medinet Habu Temple: It is Ramses III memorial temple, with religious and war views are in good conditions, and is still brightly colored. Among the most important cemeteries of the region: Nobles tombs, it conveyed to us aspects of life for the nobles and their families

D-Nakht Cemetery: Its inscriptions show the simplicity of the Egyptian artist.

E- Menna Cemetery: It is associated to a person called Menna. He was a writer for royal fields during Tuthmosis IIII reign

F-Ra’s Cemetery: One of the senior statesmen during Amenhotep III reign and Akhenaten. Inside the cemetery are inscriptions representing Akhenaten and his wife, Nefertiti. Visitors to Luxor can see both Dandara Temple and Esna one.

G-Temple of Dendera: On the West Bank of Qena city 60 km north of Luxor. It is one of the Greco-Roman temples for the worship of goddess Hathor. It was built by King Ptolemy III and its construction was completed by the Roman Emperors.The ceiling of the hypo style room has an astronomic decoration with the symbolic representation of the sky.

3-Religious sites of Luxor

-Abul-Haggag al-Oqsuri mosque at Luxor temple.

-Coptic Church neighboring the mosque in Luxor temple

4-Monasteries

-El-Shayeb Monastery, 7km north of the city

-Mari Guirgis Monastery on the west bank

-Muhareb Monastery, 4km from the west bank of the Nile.

-Luxor is the capital of Arab culture

]]> Aswan https://lonttravel.com/aswan Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:31:53 +0000 https://lonttravel.com/?p=231

The magical city of Aswan, formerly known as Swenett, is located in the south of Egypt. The word Aswan is derived from the ancient Egyptian word “Soun”, which means souk or market. Aswan earned its name because it was a strategic gateway to the South. In ancient times, it was the main provider of granite used for obelisks and sculptures.

Aswan is known for its beautiful Nile Valley scenery, significant archaeological sites and its peaceful aura. Its weather is warm all year round, which makes it a perfect winter destination.

The city provides splendid views and attractions to sail through the Nile with a felucca (Egyptian sailboat). The river flows gently from Lake Nasser, through various islands, surrounded by black granite and greenery. Sailing to historical sites, such as Philea, the Elephantine Island, Aswan Museum, Agha Khan Mausoleum, the Monastery of St. Simeon, and the Botanical Island, gives you an opportunity to explore Aswan’s rich history and culture. Other spectacular historical destinations include the Temple of Abu Simbel, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Nubian Museum and the Aswan High Dam.

Apart from Aswan’s historical sites, the city offers a unique cultural experience through the Nubian Village, known as “Gharb Seheyl”. Exploring the colourful village allows you to discover the last vestiges of the Nubian civilization that co-existed with the Ancient Egyptians. Besides the Aswan Souk, Nubia is also a great place to shop for souvenirs, spices and local handmade crafts.

]]> Sharm El-Shaikh https://lonttravel.com/sharm-el-shaikh Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:31:43 +0000 https://lonttravel.com/?p=230

It is considered to be among the most charming picturesque ‎destinations in the world, with its majestic mountains, luxurious beaches and beautiful clear water.

Sharm El-Sheikh, the biggest and most important city of Sinai, lies at the southern flank of the Peninsula where the two gulfs of Aqaba and Suez meet with the Red Sea.

This led to have more distinctive environment which is the key element in the tourist attraction. Thus, at Sharm el-Sheikh there is the most important nature reserves as in Ras Mohammed and Nabq. The most important areas as well as Ras Nasrani; Ras Umm Sid along with Ras Mohammed.

Every day Sharm el-Sheikh is witnessing a new. So Every time you visit it you realize something different. Today is different from yesterday. This is the truth that has turned it with its vast desert and high mountains to a modern city in 10 years only. For this reason Sharm el Sheikh is qualified to win the top five cities peace in the world among the 400 global city. It has been given the finest city in the world for peace and ‎beauty by the United Nations Educational, Science, ‎and Cultural Organization, the UNESCO.

Sharm el Sheikh is currently linked to the rest of the touristic areas in Egypt by land, sea and air, as well as foreign tourist markets, the Arab and the international one. Besides, stability within the local community, investors and city visitors.

Sharm el-Sheikh has been chosen as the best city of peace around the world because of the many conferences and meetings that were held over its territory demanding a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Additionally, Sharm el-Sheikh attracted marine lovers from all over the world and all ages. It has hosted youth camps from most parts of the world as well as other advantages that Sharm el Sheikh is distinguished with as unique charming nature of its mountains; golden beaches, azure waters, charming coral reefs with its own depths that attract divers and researchers in the depths of the pristine nature of up to 250 of coral reefs and thousands of fish and marine creatures.

In addition to its natural protectorates in Ras Mohammed, Nabq and Abu Galoum. There are natural reserves which contain geological features, valleys, Granite Mountains, sand dunes, rare birds, animals, reptiles and deer. It also includes mangrove forest that is ideal home for breeding birds. Sharm el Sheikh Visitors also enjoy this wonderful landscape

Sharm el-Sheikh is considered one of the newest recreation and relaxation areas in the world, where 150 hotels have been built to be a resort within ten years, that the hotel itself is a mean for fun and recreation. It never allow the tourists to search for another place for entertainment, there are luxury restaurants that providing oriental and Western cuisine, as well as cafes and nightclubs.

There are also multiple activities, from horseback riding, play tennis, the amusement of children, water skiing, snorkeling or scuba diving or water excursions to enjoy the natural wealth water that Tourists can see it in the sea, on his boat or its glass.

Diving: Diving is one of the important hobbies that spread nowadays in Sharm. As the No. of athlete practicing this hobby reaches 100,000 one.

Ras Mohammed is Egypt’s first protected area that is a world-famous area with several top diving locations. It is a cape formed by ancient corals; you can see those emerging on the surface of the sea. It is indisputably one of the most beautiful places in South Sinai. Due to currents carrying out of the Gulf of Aqaba, the underwater inhabitants of the area are simply exceptional and a lot of fish come here from the open seas in the search for food and shelter: you’ll observe an unperceived abundance of hard and soft corals, as well as big schools of tunas, barracudas, jackfish and even sharks. Only to name a few, Shark and Yolanda reefs are “the” Red Sea dive.

Strong currents bringing in a wide variety of fishes made the spot one of the most perfect sites for underwater photography.

]]> Hurghada https://lonttravel.com/hurghada Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:56:58 +0000 https://lonttravel.com/?p=1 Hurghada is a small coastal town stretching almost 40 kilometers alongside the Red Sea. I was lucky enough to spend a couple of days there recently. The city is famed for its scuba diving activities, but that wasn’t what I was going for to be honest. Diving enthusiasts, however, could relax because the city offers numerous diving centers and schools in a modern district named Sekala.

Weather in Hurghada is scorching hot and humid during the summer months; from June until late September. I always made sure I carried a bottle of water when I walked out in the sun to avoid dehydration. The weather becomes pleasant and cool in the evenings, and becomes even more pleasant from October until winter starts in December.

Winter is fun in Hurghada and most water sport activities keep going in most beach resorts unless safety precautions have to be applied in case of windy conditions which lead to dangerously high waves; this is a rare condition though.

Hurghada attracts tourists from all over the world; Asia, Africa, Russia, Europe and the Americas. Locals and Arabs are also attracted to the exotic, calm beach resorts available in the coastal city of Hurghada.

Snorkeling, diving and parasailing are offered in almost every beach resort in Hurghada. The Red Sea is generally renowned for its beautiful coral reef, colorful fish and sea creatures which are pleasant to get a close look at. I wasn’t interested in that as much as I was interested in laying on the beach all day enjoying my music and food. I will surely come back with my friends or family to Hurghada to explore the beauty of the Red Sea.

The beauty of the Red Sea’s coral reef and the rare, colorful sea creatures that reside in it is the main reason tourists are attracted to spend their vacation there. Another reason for visiting Hurghada is that it allows families to spend a nice family vacation in a calm, slow-paced city.

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