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The pyramids were already centuries old when the Greeks first happened upon them in 430 BC. Today, millions of tourists a year visit Egypt to witness the same marvels in Giza and the Valley of the Kings.

While focus naturally remains on the pyramids, travelers can also explore the great ancient cities at Cairo (with a must-see visit to the Cairo's Egyptian Museum), as well as Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan — whether traveling overland or combined with a cruise down the Nile.

Outdoor adventure also awaits - with world-class diving and snorkeling locations on the Red Sea coast at Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheik - or take a truly exotic adventure into the desert with a camel ride through the mountains of Sinai ...

More about Egyptian travel & tourist attractions around the Web:

Egypt Travel - The official site featuring a multimedia extravaganza of information, photos, maps & videos with practical travel tips, guides to ancient & modern Egypt with major attractions, hotels & resorts, beaches, Nile river cruises, shopping, Arabic phrase lessons, weather forecast, lots more ...

Egypt State Information Service - The official government portal with extensive facts, photos & overviews of Cairo & Giza, Alexandria, Sinai, Luxor, Aswan and more plus feature travel stories, Sharkeya Arabian Horses Festival guide, hotel directory.

Egypt Travel Information - Insider info and been-there advice from Lonely Planet with special focus on the Sphinx and pyramids at Giza, photo gallery, practical travel tips.

Tour Egypt - One-stop browsing for photo galleries, feature travel stories, blogs and travelogues, complete guides to major cities & towns, Egyptian history and culture, (with recipes), links to major tour companies, kid-friendly resources.

Cairo Guide - Conde Nast guide to top attractions, suggested hotels & restaurants, with related guides to Alexandria, Luxor and Sharm el Sheikh.

Cairo Metro - Printable subway map, fare information, pictures & related links.

Explore the Pyramids - National Geographic virtual tour with colorful interactive timeline & historical overviews of pyramids at Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur & Maidum, related fun facts & trivia.

Alexandria travel guide - Good overview from Wikitravel detailing major attractions, getting around by car, train or bus, recommended nightlife and hotels, practical travel and safety tips.

Sinai Travel Guide - Comprehensive guide to major attractions, how to get there and get around, guides to the desert, flora and fauna, culture and religion, weather facts, photos and related links.

also see -> King Tut Traveling Exhibit | Ancient Egyptian history

also see in Mideast travel -> Cyprus | Jordan | Lebanon

Saudi Arabia | Turkey