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Egypt is considered one of the safest countries not only in the Arab world but in the world because Egypt has one of the strongest security services. The Egyptian government is interested in taking all the necessary safety measures to secure tourist trips in Egypt, so you do not have to worry about that at all.
Yes, the Grand Egyptian Museum is officially open for visitors. Come and explore the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic treasures, from the majestic statues to the dazzling artifacts of ancient Egypt. Your unforgettable journey into history starts here.
In the case of cancellation of the trip by the customer, based on the start dates of the trip, the following costs will be charged:
15% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from the booking date up to 61 days before the start date of the trip
25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
35% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation 30 to 15 days before the start date of the trip
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The Ptolemaic kings of Egypt, from Ptolemy IX to Ptolemy XII, faced numerous challenges during their reigns. Ptolemy IX, initially co-regent with his mother Cleopatra III, faced civil strife and family conflicts. His son, Ptolemy X, had a brief, internal conflict-ridden reign and ultimately died in battle. Ptolemy XI, who ruled briefly after a coup, faced backlash and financial difficulties, indicating the decline of Ptolemaic authority as Egypt transitioned towards Roman rule.
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemy I Soter established a strong Hellenistic dynasty that ruled over the region from southern Syria to Cyrenaica and south to Nubia in 305, declaring himself Pharaoh of Egypt and founding the Ptolemaic Kingdom. As the kingdom's capital, Alexandria developed into a hub for Greek trade and culture.
To gain recognition from the native Egyptians, they called themselves the successors of the pharaohs. Later Ptolemies followed the ancient Egyptian custom of marrying their brothers, erected public monuments to themselves in Egyptian style and dress, and participated in Egyptian religious life. The Ptolemies suppressed local uprisings and fought foreign and civil wars, which ultimately caused the kingdom to fall and be annexed by Rome. Up until the Muslims conquered Egypt, Hellenistic culture thrived there throughout the Roman and Byzantine periods.
The last ruler that came from the royal family of Ptolemy was Cleopatra. With a desire to preserve the independence of Egypt, the last Ptolemaic king of the royal line Cleopatra was willing to ally herself with both Mark Anthony and Julius Caesar. Nevertheless, this did not stop the Ptolemaic dynasty from falling to the hands of its enemies led by Octavius, also known as Caesar Augustus, who defeated them in the Battle of Actium. In 30 BC, she opted to take her own life.
