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, fantastic year-round climate, inviting resorts with fine sands and unbelievably clear blue waters. The ancient Pyramids. The Sphinx. Tutankhamun's burial treasures. The museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Just few of the sights that should not be missed by Cairo visitors, the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa.
Resorts on the Red Sea are divided into two geographical regions: the Sinai Peninsula, and the mainland coast, running approximately 1,000km from Zafarana to the Sudanese border. The chief resort on the Sinai Peninsula is Sharm el-Sheikh, although the smaller resorts of Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba are also attractive options for the more laid-back holidaymaker. On the mainland coast, Hurghada is the capital of pleasure, with Marsa Alam and El Gouna as popular contenders. Sharm el-Sheikh is widely considered to be one of the world’s finest diving centres, while Hurghada is well-known for its windsurfing.
Luxor is often combined, as part of a two-centre holiday with Hurghada. Packed with historical interest, Luxor is a convenient gateway for both the Red Sea coast and Nile cruises.
In the Qena Governorate in southern Egypt, located near the Nile valley, Al Hubayl is a superb destination with a range of attractions and entertainments to choose from.
‘Izbat al Hajjah Duwah is to be found in the Qena Governorate region in the south of Egypt and offers visitors a range of attractions and entertainments to keep them occupied on holiday.
Bab al-Luq (or Bab al-Louq) is a district of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, one of the premier cities in the world, filled with centuries of history and culture, as well as many tastes of more modern life.
If your holiday tick-list includes a flutter in a casino, a dive expedition, terrace bars, enjoying Arabian and international cuisine or haggling in souks, this is the spot for you.
Although not an Egypt resort in itself, Nabq Bay is actually a series of modern hotels situated near to a small sandy Red Sea beach – the ideal place for those seeking a quiet holiday.
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