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.