Egypt
A land as old as time, with ultra-modern resorts close to ancient treasures and silky sands, holidays to Egypt will entrance you
Overview
Holidays in Egypt
Think of Egypt and a mythical land steeped in history and plentiful with
ancient treasures immediately springs to mind. However there is also so much more to this
diverse and exciting country, making an Egypt holiday in 2011 a perfect choice. Just
five hours flying time from the UK , Egypt holidays have
everything; from its fantastic year-round climate and abundance
of ancient sites to explore, to the modern resorts on
the Red Sea Riviera with their unbelievably clear blue waters which
provide spectacular snorkelling and diving opportunities.
In fact, Egypt's position as one of the world's top tourist destinations was guaranteed around 5,000 years ago, when a succession of ruling pharaohs built ever-increasingly impressive cities and structures the like of which weren't seen again until as recently as the 20th century. Today, the list of breathtaking ancient sites that are still standing today reads like a sightseer's dream.
From Ancient Sights...
The ancient Pyramids. The Sphinx. Tutankhamun's burial treasures. The museum of Egyptian
Antiquities. Just some of the sights that should not be missed by visitors to Cairo, the
capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. Although Egypt is 95% desert, the fertile
lands that straddle the River Nile are home to more ancient cities, and more breathtaking
monuments. Luxor, The
Valley Of The Kings, Thebes, Karnak, Aswan, the list goes on, and all are accessible if you're
looking for a Nile
cruise holiday - it's a fantastic way to see Egypt, watching the fertile riverside
landscapes and the desert beyond them slide silently past.
...to Diving Sites
The resorts of the Red
Sea provide the perfect blend of ingredients for anyone looking for beach holidays, especially if watersports,
snorkelling and scuba diving in particular are your favourite pastimes. Although
each area has its own unique character, every one offers crystal clear
waters, spectacular coral reefs teeming with marine life, a fantastic
year-round climate and all the facilities you'd expect from modern Egypt resorts. Thomas Cook
offers holidays in all three of the main resort areas of the Red
Sea. Sharm el
Sheikh on the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula is probably the most
developed in this region of Egypt, whilst over on the western shoreline, the Red Sea Resorts
around Hurghada boast
some of the best dive sites in the world. Add to this the emerging area
of Marsa
Alam with its peaceful, picturesque setting and you have everything under the sun.
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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 Egypt 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 - one of many dramatic sights to behold on a holiday to Egypt.
Cheap Egypt holidays – Egypt holidays 2011
For those on a budget there are hundreds of great value hotels in Egypt. For cheap holidays, Egypt has several great options including the El Luxor Hotel in Luxor and the Sonesta St George, also in Luxor.
All Inclusive Egypt holidays
For an all-inclusive holiday Egypt cannot be beaten in terms of value and choice. All inclusive Egypt holidays are found all over the country and give you the chance to relax after diving in the Red Sea or cruising down the Nile.
