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Egypt offers a variety of Thanksgiving getaways
Thanksgiving weekend is fast approaching and many students
are planning to take vacations over the three-day weekend. Some are going
as far as Beirut or even Berlin, while others are heading to Egyptian
destinations like Sharm El-Sheikh or Luxor and Aswan.
For those who haven’t planned trips and want to see the Egypt outside
Cairo, here is a quick list of some of our favorite spots you can explore.
Egypt’s Famous Western Desert Oases
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| David Harvey/CARAVAN STAFF ITS BLACK: The Black Desert is 250 miles southwest of Cairo |
Although they’re very distinct from each other, the five main oases of the Western Desert are usually visited together as a package. If you’re thinking of a four-day-trip, Siwa, Dakhla, Kharga, Baharia and Farafra, Egypt’s Western Desert oases, are all known for their historic origins and fascinating environments. The oases are also known for chains of sand dunes, huge rock formations and palm tree groves as well as the healing springs that give life to these desert oases..
Abu Siimbel
Luxor and Aswan may be better known than Abu Simbel, but
it is home to two massive stone temples near the Sudanese border. The
site, located 290 kilometers west of Aswan on the western bank of Lake
Nasser, can be reached by either bus, car or plane in a quick day trip
from Aswan.
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The Colored Canyons of Sinai
Standing out among the mountains, the remarkable walls of
the Colored Canyon, located 12 kilometers from Nuweiba, are one of the
natural wonders of the Sinai.
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| RELAX AND UNWIND: Ras-Satan is known
for its relaxing atmosphere and location near the Red Sea Photo providec by Youssef Abdel Aal |
Ras-Satan or Ras-Shitan
Tucked 16 kilometers north of Nuweiba in the Sinai peninsula,
the beach resort Ras-Satan or Ras-Shitan is known for its artistic adobe
buildings and palm huts lining the beach.
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| RELAX AND UNWIND: Ras-Satan is known
for its relaxing atmosphere and location near the Red Sea Photo providec by Youssef Abdel Aal |
Fayoum Attractions
The Fayoum governorate, located 75 kilometers from the Pyramids,
is a short two-hour trip from Cairo by car. The Fayoum has always been
an attraction to many Egyptians, as well as foreigners seeking a place
for relaxation.
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