Egypt

PREZ ROMERO JUAN CARLOS

TOURISM
Tourism

is a major source of foreign

income of Egypt, both by tourists
themselves as major investments by
international hotel chains. By the
nature of tourism, it generates a
significant number of jobs, which
include staff from tourism agencies,
hotels, manufacturing and marketing
of handicrafts, transport, among
others. We can identify three main
areas where tourist activity is focused.

The first:

Cairo and its surroundings: the pyramids of Giza, with

the Great Sphinx (outside the city) are the main
attractions, complemented with the treasures of Cairo
museum that exhibits the treasure of Tutankhamen,
and the bazaar Jan el-Khalili (Khan el Khalili).

Second:

The south: with Luxor, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Abu
Simbel and other archaeological treasures, plus cruises on the
Nile.

Third:

The coast of the Red Sea and the southern part of the Sinai
Peninsula: with sandy shores, is a place famous for the richness
and variety of underwater flora and fauna, with a diving center
renowned. The resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, is a landmark in the area,
which is served by many direct flights from Europe.