About Cruises: Travel to Egypt in Happier Times

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Cruises Cruises Plan a Cruise Cruise Lines Destinations From Linda Garrison, your Guide to Cruises The past few weeks, the world has been mesmerized by the protests in Egypt. I'm sure many of us who have traveled there look back fondly on this marvelous country and hope Cairo, Luxor, and the Suez Canal will soon be safe for future travelers. Pyramids of Giza in Egypt This week we are looking at only a few of the unique ancient historical sites in Egypt. For many people, Egypt travel is synonymous with the pyramids at Giza. See More About:  pyramids of giza  egypt  mediterranean cruises Great Sphinx at Giza This 66-foot high symbol of Egypt has the body of a lion and the head of a god. Like the pyramids, it is over 4000 years old, but has been vandalized over the centuries. See More About:  sphinx of egypt  giza plateau  red sea cruises Suez Canal The Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. It's a flat water canal, with no locks. Cruise ships use the Suez Canal when moving between Europe and Dubai, India, or the Far East. See More About:  suez canal  red sea cruises  egypt travel Valley of the Kings at Luxor The Valley of the Kings sits in a remote location on the west bank of the Nile. The east bank has the spectacular temples of Karnak and Luxor, but the west bank is where the pharaohs dating back to 1500 BC are buried. More About Cruises Features Below See More About:  luxor  nile river  africa cruises Cruises Ads Cruises Europe River Cruises 2011 Nile Cruises Cruises in Alaska Egypt Map Featured Articles Egypt Cruise Map Driving into the Sinai Desert Luxor, Egypt Sharm-el-Sheikh - Resort Town on the Sinai Peninsula Temples of Karnak at Luxor Be a Fan of About Cruises on Facebook   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Garrison Cruises Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cruises newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination Planning a European Cruise How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Advertisement