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Holiday in Egypt If you are looking for great *holidays to Egypt*, you have definitely come to the right place. This website features various holiday destinations in the beautiful country of Egypt. You will surely find the destinations here as one of the best in the world. There areplenty of places that you and your loved ones can explore in thiscountry. So prepare your travel bags and see which tour you'll fund perfect for you and your loved ones.
Brother Islands The Brother Islands are one of the best diving spots in the world. The Islands - the Big Brother and the Little Brother - are two small isolated islands that lie 1 kilometer apart. They come out of the water in the middle of the sea at some 140 km from the coast. Here you will see an extremely high concentration of underwater life. There is a whirlwind of color among the walls which are covered in sponges, anemones and all varieties of soft coral. Usual sightings include hammerheads, thresher, greys, silvertip and white tip reef sharks. On the west side of Big Brother, there is a lighthouse which is the only landmark for miles around. The Numidia wreck is found on the northern side of Big Brother Island. This 150 meter long ship sunk over 100 years ago and lies between 10 and 80 meters. It is completely covered with gorgonias and soft & hard corals. At the northwest side of the island you will find the other wreck. The 82 meter long steam ship sunk in 1957. The remaining pieces of the wreck are scattered all over the reef and just the back side of the hull can be found between 30 and 60 meters. It is nicely overgrown and well worth a visit. High waves and strong currents make it difficult to dive at the Brothers and it is recommended for experienced divers only. The Great Island Tour The Great Island Tour not only takes in The Brother Islands (as described above), but also visits Daedalus Reef, Rocky Island and Zabargad Island. Daedalus Reef is a huge reef formation that lies 180 km south of the Brother Islands. The reef is surrounded by a sheer wall, with a plateau on its southern side that goes from 30 meters, beside the reef, to 40 meters at the drop off. Reef and hammerhead sharks are often spotted here and the underwater life here is abundant, with schools of surgeons, fusiliers, carangids and much more. Rocky Island is a mythical site that represents every diver's dream. The fringing reef that circles the entire perimeter of the island drops steeply to an astonishing depth and the constant currents that flow all year long favor the growth of all different kinds of life in a continuous struggle for a place on the reef. The walls are covered with the most beautiful soft corals, as well as gorgonias, fans, sponges and black coral trees. Due to its isolated situation and the reduced dimensions of the reef wall, everything seems to concentrate on the surroundings of this small islet. Reef sharks, especially greys and silvertips, can be seen in the blue and manta rays, sailfish and dolphins can also be sighted here. The Island of Zabargad is a superb dive spot. Here you can dive along walls, hover over drop offs or dive slowly in the shallow area, watching the fish and admiring the coral garden. At the north side of Zabargad lies a nameless wreck. The 70 meter long ship lies in 24 meters of water. The whole stern section is nearly intact- stairs, rail, davit and the bridge. North Safari (Wreck Tour) |