Egypt Insider Tips

Egypt | The Nile River, the world's longest river, streams through Egypt and is the country's most vital waterway. Originating near the equator flowing northward through Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, most of Egypt's population live along its rich river valley.

Egypt | Home to seven UNESCO World heritage sites, be sure to visit Egypt's breathtaking ancient archaeological wonders from Abu Mena, Abu Simbel, Ancient Thebes and Historic Cairo, to the fossils of Wadi Al-Hitan, and Memphis and its Necropolis.

Egypt | Most likely adapted from the solar year, the Egyptians are credited to have created the first known 365-day civil calendar that is divided into 12 equal months.

Egypt | Constructed 1,200 years before King Tut's reign, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest pyramid in Egypt and built for the tomb of the 4th dynasty King Khufu.