Egypt is an ancient country, the crossroads of numerous civilisations. Its cultural heritage can be seen everywhere. The majority of Egypt's historical attractions are, naturally, along the fertile Nile Valley, the craddle of the Egyptian pharaonic empire. But the vast Red Sea territory has been widely inhabited during the centuries, and has left us with a number of extremely interesting places to visit. From Pharaonic emerald mines and Roman Empire quarries, to Coptic monasteries, Ottoman fortresses and Muslim shrines; the intriguing Eastern Desert and the awe-inspiring Sinai hide numerous sites well worth an excursion during a holiday in the Red Sea Riviera. Among the “things to do” list of your Red Sea holiday agenda there are places full of history and beauty such as the imposing Ottoman fortress on Pharaoh’s Island in Taba; the serene and peaceful Coptic monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul, the remote and impressive Emerald Mines; the seclusion and richness of the temples of Serabit el Khadim, and, of course, the amazing heritage of Sinai, indicative of centuries of culture and religion, as in the Monastery of St. Katherine and Mount Sinai. Have a look at our listings for each destination to find out what ancient treasures await you during your holiday in the Red Sea Riviera. |