Wednesday, May 15, 2019

The Red Fort in Delhi


The Red Fort is in fact one of the most remarkable historical sites of the Indian capital, Delhi. Situated at the heart of old Delhi, or the most ancient section of the city, the Red Fort is one of the landmarks commonly included in many travel packages to India.

As many other amazing monuments in India, the Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan, the constructor of the breathtaking Taj Mahal in Agra. The fort was erected around the middle of the 17 th century. Featured with its distinctive Mongol designs and outlines, many tourists who spend their vacations in India explore the Red Fort.

Among the interesting features of the Red Fort of Delhi are its magnificent doors and gates. The Lahori gate for example symbolizes the battles India has been through to gain freedom. Tourists who visit the Red Fort usually also explore the Jama Masjid located nearby.

India link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/india-35.html

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

The Underground City of Kaymakli in Turkey

By Seif Kamel

The Underground City of Kaymakli is perhaps one of the largest underground establishments located in Cappadocia in the region of Anatolia in Turkey. Many tourists who spend their vacations in Turkey
are usually keen to explore Cappadocia and its marvelous historical and natural sites.

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Underground city of Kaymakli was founded more than 5000 years ago during the 30 th century BC in what is named the sanctuary of Kaymakli.
The main reason why this marvelous big city was founded under the ground is because of the volcanic nature of the area. The inhabitants built these cities to resort to in cases of emergencies. They also dig tunnels to connect each city with the other in a fascinating unparalleled
phenomenon.

These establishments were also used by the Christians around the 4 th and the 5 th centuries to escape the brutality of the Romans who were against Christianity. Today, a visit to the underground city of Kaymakli is included in several travel packages to Turkey.

Turkey link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/turkey-11.html

Sunday, May 12, 2019

The Valley of the Kings

By Seif Kamel

The Valley of the Kings is one of the distinctive monuments of Luxor in Egypt. Situated in the West Bank, or the City of the Dead, as the ancient Egyptians called it, the valley hosts the tombs of kings from the 18 th till the 2oth dynasties.

There are 62 tombs which were discovered in the Valley of the Kings until today. They are all featured with their marvelous decorations and bright colors as if they were dig a few days ago. The first King to be buried in the Valley of the Kings was Tuthmosis I in around 1500 BC and then in a long period of history to come, more than 60 other tombs were dug in the Valley of the Kings.

The most remarkable tombs in the Valley of the Kings include the tombs of the famous young King Tut Ankh Amun. This is the only tomb which was intact when discovered by Howard Carter in 1922 as the most important archeological discovery of the century. A visit to the Valley of the Kings is included in several travel packages to Egypt.

Egypt link: https://www.righttravel.info/country/egypt-1.html

Friday, May 10, 2019

The National Museum of Delhi

A country like India with long distinctive history and many various aspects of civilizations should have quite an impressive national museum. In fact, the National Museum of Delhi is interesting as it
illustrates the history of India like nowhere else.

The National Museum of Delhi is big and contains a large number of displays. Among the remarkable collections in the museum, there is that of the Harappan Civilization, which is considered among the few examples of such an important historical period of India.

The museum is also famous for its bronze collections with displays dating as early as the 15 th century. Another important displays include the distinctive sculptures of Gandhara with its apparent Roman influence in the Indian civilization.

There are also many textiles, cloth, and musical instruments. There are also many findings from various regions in Asia including paintings, many documents, books, ceramics, and tiles. Many tourists who visit India would love to explore the museum for its historical significance.

India link: http://www.righttravel.info/country/india-35.html

8 Day Tanzania Deluxe Safari

Price Includes
Special Features
  • Guarantee window seat for every passenger
  • Lake Manyara
  • Gorge and the Museum
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Masai Village 
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Thursday, May 9, 2019

The Church of Saint Peter in Antakya

Among the most impressive historical sites of the city of Antakya in Turkey, there is the famous Church of Saint Peter or the Church of the Grotto.

The church is considered among the finest examples of Byzantine establishments in Turkey featured with its magnificent architecture. It was built inside a cave and restored during the 11 th century by the crusaders and a group of monks in the 19 th century.

The most wonderful original parts that remained from the Cave Church of St. Peter include wonderful mosaics and some wall paintings. Historians always debated the exact date of the
establishment of the church. However, it was mainly around the 4 th or the 5 th centuries.

Turkey Link: http://www.righttravel.info/country/turkey-11.html

10 Day Egypt in Depth Tour

Price Includes:
  • Round trip airfare from NYC-Cairo-NYC
  • Other departure cities available for supplement
  • Airline Fuel Surcharges and airport taxes
  • All transfers with air-conditioned minivans with English Speaking Host
  • Domestic Air within Egypt included in our land rate
  • 18 Meals: 8 breakfast, 6 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Service of local English speaking tour host
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private air-conditioned car or minibus
  • Service of local English Speaking license Egyptologist
  • 8 nights accommodation at your choice of hotels on the following order:
  • Gold Plan Hotels:
  • 3 nights at the [Le Meridien Pyramids] or [Mena House Hotel], Cairo
  • 4 nights at the [MS Radamis II], Outside Cabin
  • 1 night at the [Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo], Cairo
  • Diamond Plan Hotels:
  • 3 nights at the [Four Seasons First Residence], Cairo, Superior Room
  • 4 nights at the [MS Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise], Outside Cabin
  • 1 night at the [Four Seasons First Residence], Cairo, Superior Room
  • All hotel taxes 
Special Features
  • Guaranteed Departure with minimum 2 passengers
  • Egyptian Museum & Citadel of Mohamed Ali
  • Old Cairo & Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
  • Great Pyramids & Sphinx with Camel Ride
  • Memphis & Sakkara
  • High Dam & Temple of Philae
  • Kom Ombo Temple & Edfu Temple
  • Valley of the Kings & Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple