Soak in the sea, sun, sand and 5000 years of history as you wander through the very cradle of civilisation as we know it - a land of surprises called Egypt.

Egypt is probably the only country in the world where you get the distinct feeling that you're been watched. Not by spies or by thieves, but by the very dead themselves. Almost as though you're walking around the homes of people long gone by, as they look on helplessly. Egypt is the finest living museum in the world, showcasing over 5000 years of art, culture and lifestyles, through the eyes of its residents and numerous conquerors. The most enduring image of Egypt has to be its giant pyramids and the enignmatic Sphinx, but there are amny more treaures one can unearth in this wondrous land. Jewels of art, culture and natural beauty, that have no parallel in the modern world. For the land of the Nile has more tricks up its sleeve than most magicians.

Our tour of Egypt begins in the bustling megapolis of Cairo. Cairo is a busling city with a population of around 20 million. But unlike most other modern cities, Cairo has a charm that's all it's own. Skyscrapers and shanty towns coexist peacefully, as donkey-carts dodge public buses on the roads. Walking around the city isn't too difficult, but it is an immensely rewarding experience, for it's the only way to experience the various influences that have made Cairo into the intriguing city it is today. The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Turk, Arabs and even the British have all left their unmistakeable Stamp on the city. Making modern Cairo into a living, breathing pot-pourri of cultures, that's over 5000 years old!

Before you set out to discover the wonders of Egypt, step into the Egyptian Museum for a crash course on Egyptology. The museum has over 100,000 artefacts, dating back five thousand years to the present date. The most spectacular series of exhibits in the museum are those realted to King Tutankhamen's funerary items. There are over 1700 rare and precious funerary items ranging from King Tut's mummified body, to his thrones, ornaments, sculptures, model boats and a solid gold bed, among others in this display. Most of the items are made from gold and encrusted with precious stones, giving one an idea of the sheer wealth the Pharoahs has at their disposal. The Royal Mummy room in the Museum houses 11 of the finest mummified bodies of the great kings and Queens, preserved till date. Ideally, you should visit the museum twice, while you're in Egypt. The first time around, you'll get a taste of whats' in store for you, and once you've toured the country, the Museum will help you understand what you've seen better. That way, you'll not only have seen Egypt, you'll have soaked it in.

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