Egypt Quiz Answers

1) What is the World's longest river?

Egypt's Nile River is the world's longest at 4,160 miles (6,695 kilometers) long

2) Who came first - the Greeks or the Egyptians?

The Egyptians came first. Ancient Egypt is thought to date back as far as 3411 years BCE when the unification of Egypt occurred. Between 3100-2181 the construction of the pyramids began.

3) How many Cleopatra's were there? Which one was the famous one?

There were seven Cleopatra's and the 7th was the most famous.

Take a look at our new Highlights of Egypt tour that includes Cairo, the pyramids, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, a Nile cruise and more. Contact us with any questions or to book a tour.

Photo by Kent Redding.

Egypt happenings

Check out a few snapshots from Kent's recent trip to Egypt on AAC's Facebook page.

Also, if you're in Denver and you can't get enough Egypt, check out this upcoming event at the Denver Art Museum:

The Phenomenon That Is Tutankhamun
Tuesday, June 8, 7 pm

What is it about King Tut? He wasn't the richest pharaoh or the most powerful, yet millions of people are fascinated by his brief life and mysterious death.

Egypt scholar David Silverman will explore the Tutankhamun phenomenon at the DAM on June 8 at 7 pm. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from an internationally recognized curator, advisor, and academic content creator for Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs.

Tickets are $12 for DAM members; $15 for others. Download a brochure for details. To order tickets, call 720-865-5000 and press 0.

Kent's Top 10 Tips for travel to Egypt

As you have heard, Kent is just back from visiting Egypt. Here are his 'top 10' tips for travel there:

1. Travel in shoulder season. Low season (summer) is extremely hot, and during the cooler months (October to March) prices are higher and sites are crowded.

2. Sharpen up on your bargaining. Egyptian shop keepers will take you for everything you are worth if you let them. Try to get 30 to 50 percent off the asking price.

3. Take a side trip to Abu Simbel. This impressive site is a short flight from Aswan.

4. Expect to pay a premium for alcohol. If you like wine, beer or mixed drinks, bring some extra cash. (Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels.)

5. Visit the Egyptian Museum's mummy room. It's worth the extra $20.

6. Pack light. We saw many guests with giant suitcases and can't imagine how they used all they brought. Laundry services are available at most hotels and cruises.

7. Don’t worry if you can’t get your preferred cabin on your cruise ship. Don't worry too much about the view from your cabin as you'll spend a lot of time docked next to other ships with your only view being the side of the ship next door!

8. Explore on your own. With a bit of prudence and some common sense, you can safely walk the major streets and markets during the day to get a taste of real life in Egypt which you won’t find on your cruise ship or in your luxury hotel.

9. Dress appropriately. We saw many women and some men dressed too scantily to be culturally appropriate in this Muslim nation.

10. Visit Mt Sinai and one of Egypt's awesome Red Sea resorts. We skipped these areas on our recent visit and but they remain my favorites from past travels.