Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country in North Africa that includes the Sinai Peninsula, a land bridge to Asia. Covering an area of about 1,010,000 square kilometers(390,000 square miles), Egypt borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, and Israel and the Gaza Strip to the northeast, on the north and the east are the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, respectively.
Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization and some of the world's most ancient and important monuments, so when you visit Egypt, there are so many sites that you will want to visit. But, it's hot and sunny for most of the year. So, the best time to visit Egypt is from October through April, especially if you wish to see Egypt's ancient sights.
Egypt's civilization spanned more than 3,000 years and despite it coming to an end around 2000 years ago, there are many well-preserved temples, pyramids, tombs and monuments to visit. And here's a list of ancient Egyptian sites you should not miss.
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo
Luxor Temple
Philae (The Temple of Isis)
Pyramids of Giza and Sphynx
Valley of the Kings and Queens
In Egypt, dining out can range from stand-up sandwich bars to luxurious five-course meals. You can find small, inexpensive establishments that serve good Egyptian food for only a few pounds. If you're in a hurry, try the local snack bars. The larger cities even have Western-style fast-food chains like McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken, but they're relatively expensive.
How to get there? You can get there by airplane. And, when you arrive in Egypt you can take public transportation such as rail, bus or taxi.
