Egypt is bounded on the north by the Mediterranean Sea; on the east by Israel and the Red Sea; on the south by Sudan and on the west by Libya. Cairo is the capital and largest city in Egypt and one of the most modern in Africa.
When people think about Egypt they often think of pyramids and the Sahara desert, but actually Egypt is so rich with other treasures and wonders from various civilizations that it can be considered one of the largest outdoor museums in the world. The Red Sea resorts are prefect for lazy Egyptian beach vacations and the coral reefs just offshore are popular with scuba divers from across the world.
Best Holidays in Egypt
Egypt is the land of the Pharaohs with a myriad of ancient sites and wonderful holiday experiences: the Giza Pyramids outside Cairo, the Valley of the Kings and Queens in Luxor, the everlasting beauty of the Aswan, the mighty temple of Abu Simbel Karnak Temples, the Hatshepsut Temple, the Edfu Temple, the Kom Ombo Temple, the Philae temple, the High Dam – there is no doubt that visitors can have the best holidays in Egypt they will ever enjoy.
What to do When You Travel To Egypt:
- Cruise the River Nile.
- Explore Cairo, Alexandria and the other cities.
- See the Pyramids and the Sphinx.
- Visit oasis villages in the Western Sahara Desert.
- Snorkel and dive in the Red Sea (stay at a Red Sea Resort or get a liveaboard) for the ultimate Egyptian beach vacations.
- Explore the souks (markets) in Cairo and haggle for bargains.
- Ride a donkey in Luxor to the Valley of the Kings.
- Do it the Egyptian way. Go on a camel safari in the Sahara Desert
Beach Vacations in Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada – Egypt’s Red Sea Resorts
Scuba diving, liveaboard, snorkeling – travelers will see amazing coral reefs in the Red Sea and also enjoy the nightlife and shopping in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Taba, Dahab and other Red Sea resorts.
These laid-back Red Sea Resorts provide for one of the best beach vacations visitors could possibly ever experience. There are plenty of dive centers around for those who want to learn to dive.
Egypt Is a Year Round Holiday Destination
One of the best things about Egypt as a holiday destination, is that is it a year round one – only about five hours flying time from London. Egypt is a pretty cheap place to visit most of the time, but those who are prepared to wait for bargains on flights and accommodation, may find they get the Egyptian holiday of a lifetime for a price that suits their wallet as well.
Year Round Sunshine in Egypt
The best time to pick up a bargain holiday in Egypt would be to book for May, June, November or December. Egypt offers excellent sunshine all year round but for those who want to avoid the sweltering summer temperatures but still enjoy a spot of sun, a booking slightly out of season may produce one of the best holidays in Egypt after all.
Responsible Travel has a wide range of the best holidays in Egypt.
