Sri Lankans in search of their next travel destination should consider Egypt, the land of Pharaohs. The mysteries and legends surrounding the ancient civilization have intrigued the world like no other. Exploring these wonders is now an option for those in Sri Lanka. Travel agents have come up with colourful itineraries which take you cruising down the Nile, up close to the Sphinx, inside ancient temples, visiting museums and most importantly to behold the wonder of the pyramids.
Prepare yourself for the adventure of a lifetime! Transport between locations, meals, accommodation and of course flights are all included in these fantastic Holiday packages to Egypt. The tours usually last eight to ten days. Most people will be impatient to see the pyramids from the moment they touch down in Cairo.
These colossal structures are marvellous feats of architecture. Constructed to honour departed kings, many have stood the test of time. The three pyramids of Giza have gained most of the fame, however Egypt is home to over one hundred of these great monuments. The oldest is believed to be the Pyramid of Djoser built in the 27th century BC during the Saqqara Necropolis. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest, originally standing at four hundred and eighty one feet high, even today it boasts an impressive four hundred and fifty five feet. This particular creation consists of over two million stone blocks and held the record as the world’s tallest man made structure for over three thousand years! It was is the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world and is the only one remaining to this day. The mighty Sphinx stands guard over the pyramids of Giza and is the largest monolith statue in the world. The ancient Egyptian nobles were laid to rest in the pyramid along with all the items believed necessary for the afterlife. The architects even managed to regulate the temperature inside for the comfort of the departed.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
