What Are Some Of The Most Historic Travel Destinations?

The amazing remnants of the Roman Coliseum and the Forum give visitors a sense of what life must have been like in ancient times. Rome is renowned for fashion, leather goods, shoes, and colorful regional pottery. This makes shopping a major attraction for tourists. The churches of Rome date back early Christianity. Vatican City, where the Pope resides is an independent entity surrounded by Rome. It is the home of the Catholic Church and holds an astonishing art collection, and library. St. Peter's Basilica is also located in Rome.

While touring Rome, take time to visit neighboring areas: Northern Italy, Turin, and Milan are also wonderful destinations. Spend a day in the beautiful countryside and tour the wine districts of Tuscany. For a more carefree atmosphere, visit Naples, and Sicily. Nearby you will find the ruins of Pompeii.

When vacationing in Rome, Americans should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site, where the current Travel Warnings and Public Announcements including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement are found. It is also wise to duplicate your passports, tickets, visas and travelers' checks in cases you lose them.

Mrs. Toole, travel agent with Quartus Global Travel, also recommends visiting Egypt as one of the world's most historic travel destinations. "Egypt is also known to attract a crowd for its history and tales of their Pyramids, The Sphinx, The Nile and tombs of great leaders," Egypt offers more than just antiquities. Besides the pyramids and temples, it is part of the Holy Land, which attracts millions of Christians each year on religious pilgrimage. In addition to tours, Egypt also offers the tourist many activities such as desert treks, scuba diving, golf, fishing and birding expeditions. You can relax on Egypt Red Sea or Sinai coasts, take visit Cairo, or take a riverboat tour of the Nile as well.

Travelers can obtain a renewable, 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Cairo International Airport for a $15 fee, payable in U.S. dollars. You should also get a visa issued before leaving your own country. Visitors arriving overland and/or those previously experiencing difficulty with their visa status in Egypt should obtain a visa prior to arrival. Visit the Embassy of Egypt web site or the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for the most current visa information.

For US travelers who want to stay close to home, "Washington, DC offers a tremendous amount of monuments, museums and parks with information about this country's foundation, struggles and victories up to this day", added Mrs. Toole
When you get to DC, Guided tours may help maximize your time and enjoyment. Several local tour operators can help you learn all the interesting and less known facts about Washington DC.

Before your visit, you may also want to check out one of the many online resources that will help you plan your itinerary.