Landmarks

 Landmarks

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  Must see famous landmarks across the world, such as The Eiffel Tower in Paris, The Pyramids in Egypt, or the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco, for example. Arrange holidays around seeing something you’ve always wanted to see and never got around too.Famous Landmarks include:

  • The Eiffel Tower  and Paris – The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Hotels in Paris
  • The Pyramids and Egypt – The ancient Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for the pharaohs and their queens. The pharaohs were buried in pyramids of many different shapes and sizes from before the beginning of the Old Kingdom to the end of the Middle Kingdom.  Hotels in Red Sea Riviera  Bustling ancient cities, bucket-list monuments, fascinating Nile cruises and beaches that are perfect for deep-sea diving – holidays to Egypt offer the finest in exploration, recreation and relaxation. Witness the majestic Pyramids of Giza; explore the banks of one of the world’s most famous rivers; wander through the Valleys of the Kings and or simply kick back in a peaceful beach resort. And, as Egypt is reachable in less than six hours – it’s a great choice for both long and short stays.
  • Mount Rushmore, South Dakota – Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. America’s Shrine of Democracy, Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the 60-foot faces of four great American presidents who represent the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. Hotels in Mount Rushmore National MemoriaThe Rose City in Petra, Jordan – Petra originally known as Raqmu (Nabataean Arabic: الرقيم), is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies on the slope of Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah valley that run from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Hotels in Um er-Rasas Archaeological Site
  • Angkor Wat, in Cambodia – Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m²; 402 acres). It was originally constructed as a Hindu temple of god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. Hotels in Angkor Wat
  • The Grand Canyon – The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters). The canyon and adjacent rim are contained within Grand Canyon National Park. Hotels in Grand Canyon
  • Uluru – also known as Ayers Rock /ˌɛərz ˈrɒk/ and officially gazetted as “Uluru / Ayers Rock”, is a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia. It lies 335 km (208 mi) south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs. Hotels in Alice Springs
  • The Great Barrier Reef – The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi). The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. Hotels in Great Barrier Reef
  • Yellow stone Park – Visit Yellowstone and experience the world’s first national park. Marvel at a volcano’s hidden power rising up in colorful hot springs, mudpots, and geysers. Explore mountains, forests, and lakes to watch wildlife and witness the drama of the natural world unfold. Discover the history that led to the conservation of the national park.Hotels in Yellowstone National Park
  • Taj Mahal – The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare Hotels in Taj Mahal
  • The leaning tower of pisa – The Leaning Tower of Pisa or simply the Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt. Hotels in Pisa
  • Empire State Building – Welcome to the world-famous Empire State Building. Located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, our 86th and 102nd floor observatories provide unforgettable 360° views of New York City and beyond. Whether you’re in town for a week or a day, no visit to NYC is complete without experiencing the top of the Empire State. Hotels in New York City
  • Wall of China – Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China and its long and vivid history, the Great Wall of China actually consists of numerous walls and fortifications, many running parallel to each other. Originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Hotels in Beijing
  • Geysers at Rotorua – The Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonderland is located near Rotorua. This geothermal playground features a number of exhilarating mudpools, geysers and sulphur pools. View the stunning Champagne Pool (main image), or marvel at the force of the Lady Knox Geyser.  Hotels in Rotorua
  • Golden Gate Bridge – The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The structure links the American city of San Francisco, California – the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula – to Marin County Hotels in San Francisco