A land as old as time, with ultra-modern resorts close to ancient treasures and silky sands, holidays to Egypt will entrance you.
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Discover ancient history, world famous tourist attractions and beautiful beaches on a group tour of Egypt.
Highlights
- Cairo
- Pyramids & Sphinx
- Camel Ride
- Egyptian Museum
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Aswan
- Temple of Philae
- Sunset Felucca Trip
- Nile Cruise
- Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
- Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Red Sea Boat Trips, Snorkelling and Diving
Why Go
Egypt’s unassailable position as one of the world’s most dazzling destinations is well deserved. Nowhere else on Earth will you find such a wealth of ancient sites, living history and generous, friendly people. This Land of the Kings promises you a royal welcome.
Holidays in Egypt promise a warm welcome, too, with scorching summer days cooled by the onshore breezes at the Red Sea resorts. Egypt’s beach resorts are amongst the most inviting this side of the Caribbean – fine sands, excellent diving and snorkelling, and sleek modern hotel complexes stretch along a sublime coastline with the mountains of Sinai rising dramatically behind.
Water sports and golf enthusiasts will love Egypt holidays, and of course, so will sun worshippers – the temperature hovers around 27 degrees centigrade (81F) from June to October. Inland things get a lot hotter. At the tip of the Sinai peninsula, Egypt is building the wonders of today’s tourist world – with Sharm El Sheikh among a string of immaculate resorts enjoying some of the best diving in the world, and service levels in resort hotels second to none. Some day, all resorts will be as good as this!
Egypt’s history is inextricably linked to the Nile and, for those choosing a holiday at one of the riverbank’s resorts, you can be assured of wonders at every turn. From the country’s industrious capital, Cairo, through to the entrancing port of Aswan, you’ll experience enormous monuments, each more dramatic than the last. At Luxor, the Valley of the Kings hides the great tombs of the pharaohs and the architectural wonder of the Temple of Hatshepsut.
Egypt Small Group Tours
Most exciting Egypt adventure tours begin in the lively city of Cairo, and travel to popular locations like Aswan, Luxor, and the Red Sea town of Hurghada. Ride camels, sail on feluccas and cruise boats and ride in a horse drawn carriage.
In Cairo you can explore the Pyramids and Sphinx, and then visit the Egyptian Museum packed full of ancient treasures and Royal Mummies, before exploring the old bazaar.
You might take an overnight train south to Aswan where the Temple of Philae, High Dam and sunset felucca cruise awaits. A Nile cruise is essential and transport you down the Nile to Luxor, where you will get to enjoy a Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple, and go by donkey to the famous Valley of the Kings with its ancient tombs.
Time spent relaxing at Hurghada on the Red Sea is amazing after so much sightseeing. Here you can take a boat trip to snorkel, and have free time at the beach, before returning to Cairo where a lot of small group tours end.
Egypt Travel Guide
Key Facts
Capital: Cairo
Language: Arabic
Currency: Egyptian pound
Electricity: 220V
Dialing Code: +20
Time Zone: (GMT+02:00)
Best Time to Visit Egypt
Similar to Jordan, April is the perfect time to visit Egypt. The sun isn’t glaring on your head at noon and the nights are starting to warm up. Exploring ancient sites and famous pyramids to cruising the Nile on a felucca, Egypt won’t fail to amaze every type of traveller.
Food and Drink
Find a bowl of the national dish, Koshari (rice, macaroni, and lentils mixed together, topped with a spiced tomato sauce, and garlic vinegar, and garnished with chickpeas and crispy fried onions ) or a cup of sweet sahlab (vanilla and milk).