Holidays to Egypt

Holidays to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Egypt is situated in North Africa, and is bordered by Libya to the west, Israel to the east, and Sudan to the south. The capital of Egypt is Cairo, a city of startling contrasts which offers both sites of historical and cultural interest and a vibrant, modern city with a cosmopolitan nightlife.

Egypt’s year-round sunshine and fascinating culture make it the perfect place for a holiday away from Europe.

A holiday in Egypt offers a vast range of options, from a diving course in the Red Sea based in Hurghada, to a family holiday on the beach in the Red Sea Riviera, to a tour of the dramatic landscapes of the Sinai Desert. Other Egypt holiday options include Nile cruises and historical tours of sites such as the pyramids at Giza, and the statue of the Great Sphinx. Popular destinations for an Egyptian holiday include Luxor, where sites such as the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings offer an intriguing glimpse into ancient Egypt.

Travel to Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh Holidays

Egypt’s popularity with tour operators and travel agents and its proximity to the UK make it a great place for last minute travel and travel deals. For cheap travel in summer or for a blast of sun during the grey winters of England, Egypt simply can’t be bettered. Airline tickets are easy to find and in five hours you can fly direct from Gatwick or from regional airports across the UK to a range of Egyptian destinations, including Taba, Luxor, and Hurghada. Egypt travel just couldn’t be easier.

A cheap holiday with good accommodation

If you’re looking for a hotel in Egypt, you’ll find a wide range of options to choose from. Both Luxor and Cairo offer five-star luxury against a backdrop of interesting historical sites, but those looking for a bustling Red Sea resort with a better range of budget hotel options, good watersports, and scuba diving instruction, might like to visit Hurghada. Cheap holidays can still be luxurious in Egypt, as prices for both Nile cruises and Egypt tours decrease significantly in the low season.

Egyptian Culture

Egyptian culture is one of the many reasons why Egypt remains such a popular travel destination. It’s worth considering Egypt tours as a way of getting around the ancient sites quickly and easily, but if you prefer an independent Egypt travel package, there’s plenty to see and do on your own.

Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest civilisations, and an important centre of trade and culture. Whilst the pyramids at Giza and the Temple of Karnak are perhaps some of the best known historical sites in Egypt, the capital Cairo also has some significant sites. These include the Hanging Church, a Coptic church built in the third of fourth century BC, and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, built in the nineteenth century. A family holiday in Egypt offers a fascinating introduction to history and culture if you’re looking for something more than a beach holiday for your children.

Egyptian dance, music, and literature continue to flourish, and if you travel to Egypt you’ll find plenty of cultural things to do. Famous Egyptian authors include Nobel
Laureate novelist Naguib Mahfouz, and vernacular poets such as Bayram al-Tunisi. Well-known Egyptian artists include Mahmoud Mokhtar and Gazbia Sirry. If you’re in Cairo you could get tickets to a concert of the Cairo Symphony Orchestra at the city’s Opera House. In Luxor or Hurghada you could attend one of the regular performances of belly dancing, or traditional music played on ancient instruments such as the ney (a type of flute) and oud (similar to a lute).

Egyptian Food

Holidays to Egypt are a wonderful opportunity to sample Egyptian cuisine. Whilst Egypt shares some dishes with much of the Eastern Mediterranean (falafel and kebabs) there are plenty of uniquely Egyptian dishes such as ful medames, (mashed fava beans), mulukhiyya (a soup made with garlic and coriander) and kushari (onions, lentils, rice, macaroni and chickpeas in a spicy tomato sauce).

Take a trip to Egypt - provoke all your senses! And have a holiday you’ll never forget.