Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Egypt Vacation Packages - See The Ancient Tombs The Way The Pharaohs Did

By Adriana Noton


When you are thinking about Egypt vacation packages you'll want to seriously consider including a Nile cruise in that package. You can book for a shorter cruise of around three to five days and sail from Aswan to Luxor. You will see many sights and have a gorgeous view of the river. The longer water trips of six to twelve days has more Egypt tours that encompass The Valley of the Queens and many tombs as well.

Many people book Egypt vacations so they can take advantage of the regions unique and legendary healing capabilities. There are many hot springs in the area that stay between thirty-five and forty-five degrees Celsius all year long. The tourism industry has set up many specialized Egypt tours that include historical and archaeological packages. There are now what is known as therapeutic tours.

Proven scientific research suggests that clay found in many of the hot springs, have therapeutic benefits and have been known to cure bone abnormalities, skin problems, kidney and lung diseases including other problems. It is said too, that the water of the Red Sea a chemical composition that helps to cure forms of psoriasis.

Even Socrates recommended Egypt travel for its climatic therapeutic properties. There is evidence of this in many of his writings, dating from the Greek era. Socrates, scribed the now renowned papers called "Egypt and Climatic Therapy". He suggested citizens travel to this beautiful land and enjoy its air, their sands and their waters. Many did and since then, countless numbers have experienced and enjoyed relief and renewed health from visiting this most ancient of lands.

To get as much as you can out of your trip, here are a few tips that can help; bring along a paperback encyclopedia that is filled with color pictures of this beautiful country, its history, facts and any archival information. It will go a long way to informing you on what you are seeing and experiencing on your travels. There is usually an Egyptologist, an expert on the country and its history and culture, who is available to the cruise ship voyageurs. Ask them as many questions as you can, their job is to answer them as thoroughly as they can.

Once you have booked your trip, you need to show your original passport, 2 extra passport photos, a copy of the round trip tickets and an itinerary. Your passport will be stamped with a registration mark and you are on your way. You will need to register again upon arrive but, the assistants at the airport or cruise ship will help you with that.

Here are some health related items you'll want to consider bringing with you; high level sunblock and good sunglasses, iodine tablets and water filters to purify water just in case clean water is not available. A hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes, as there will be fewer places to wash up when you are not on the ship. You'll want to bring mosquito repellent and/or long sleeved shirts and pants to protect yourself from sun and bugs and a hat.

Before leaving, you may need to get some vaccinations, your health-care provider trained in travel medicine will known exactly what you need in terms of required shots, anti-malaria drugs and any other medication that you will need to protect yourself aboard. There is a lot to think about when looking into Egypt vacation packages but, it is well worth the extra effort so you get the most out of your trip.




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