Take the time to get to know Egyptian modern culture! Many customs, norms and values in daily life originated in the pharaonic civilization. These days, life is influenced strongly by Islam. In the West the view of this religion can be quite distorted. By getting to know the people, who are known for their warmth and hospitality, you will enrich your life.
The natural surroundings are also fascinating. The desert with all its colours, the Nile, the sugar cane plantations, the farms, the small villages, the setting sun.
There are many possibilities to discover the surroundings: by camel, donkey or horse, on your bike, by car or by felukka. Some of the many possibilities: