All of us have seen, read and heard about the stories of the Egyptian pyramids, the mummies and the hidden treasures. We have also had this hidden desire to visit these awe-inspiring places and experience their charm. However, we have always had inhibitions regarding the country, the vast stretches of desert and the people that is why many of us have never been to the oldest civilization.

However, you can now shed your inhibitions and look forward to a very exciting tour to Egypt and the pyramids with many different travel agents offering tour packages to the country. Egypt has now become the hottest travel destination for adventure seekers. The country is famous for its pyramids, Nile cruises and temples. Of these, the pyramids are the monuments of greatest interest and draw a lot of people to the country.

According to the historians, these pyramids were made to bury the deceased pharaohs or ancient kings. It is also said that these pyramids were designed in such a way that the Pharaoh's souls would directly reach Heaven or the place where Gods reside. All these pyramids are located on the west bank of the Nile where the Sun sets, which is associated with the realm of the dead in Egyptian mythology.

There are around 112 pyramids in Egypt. Of these, some of the famous ones are the Sphinx in Giza, the great pyramid of Giza, which was built as a tomb for the Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. Among the other famous monuments are the pyramid of Djedefre at Abu Rawash; the complex of Saqqara (pyramids of Menrere, Pepi I, Djoser, Unas, Teti, the archaic mastaba of Mereruka, etc.); Hawara (pyramids of Fayum including those of Sensworet I, II and Sneferu at El-Lisht); the Giza plateau (pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure; the sphinx); Dahshur; Zawiyet el-Aryan; Abu Ghurab (sun temples); and Abusir.

These are a must visit for everyone visiting the country. Apart from this, you should also visit the capital city of Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria, Port Said and Aswan.

For more details on exciting packages to the country, log on to www.sti-travel.com and avail different packages such as Egypt travel tour, Egypt Travel Package, Nile cruise, Egypt Land Tour and many more. You can also go for a customized tour and visit all the places you've always wanted. Also, you will get great deals and some amazing discounts in these tailor made tour packs for Egypt. So, do not let go off this opportunity and visit Egypt on your next vacation.