Hurghada, Luxor and Marsa Alam

Hurghada, Luxor and Marsa Alam
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Like so many of the towns and cities of Egypt, Hurghada as well as Luxor and
Marsa Alam are living history museums. These three cities are positioned as
three corners of a triangle in the Eastern Desert. Hurghada, a former fishing
harbour, stretches some 15 miles or so along the waterfront and is one of the
foremost areas for water sports. Marsa Alam is also found by the Red Sea coast,
and tourism is just starting to make an impact. The city of Luxor, with its
jaw-droppingly beautiful monuments built by the hands of ancient craftsmen, lies
150 miles or so inland on the banks of the mighty River Nile.
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