Egypt is among the largest and most populated countries in both Africa and the Middle East, and one of the few countries to straddle two continents. Egypt is largely arid desert, with most of its population living close to the fertile lands of the Nile River valley. Most of the hotels in Egypt are also located along the Nile River valley, including in major cities like Cairo, Alexandria, and Minya. From your Egypt hotel, you can explore the area's most popular attractions including the Giza pyramid complex, the Great Sphinx, and more.