Holidays in Egypt

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Egypt is a country rich in ancient history, natural beauty and packed with things to do that will suit almost every interest from golf to windsurfing, scuba diving or cruising the Nile, the river that created the ancient pharaonic civilisation. Egypt holidays open up so many possibilities for many visitors, the Pyramids at Giza and the Great Sphinx are a “must see.” True marvels of the ancient world, the Giza Pyramid complex contains the only surviving examples of the original seven wonders of the ancient world.If you are staying in Cairo you can also take a day trip to another set of pyramids at Saqqara, which are actually even older than those at Giza.

Egypt is littered with ancient temples, each as impressive and as steeped in history as the next.Abu Simbel in southern Egypt is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the Temple of Ramases II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari dedicated to Hathor.The site was in danger of submersion in Lake Nasser when the High Dam was built and so both were dismantled and raised higher up the cliff.Karnak/Luxor is a vast open air museum, full of ancient temples, statues and hieroglyph covered masonry. Close by is the Valley of Kings, where nobility of the New Kingdom are entombed.Archaeological sites here include the burial chamber of Tutankhamun.

For some, Egypt holidays means voyaging the route of the Pharaohs in style aboard a luxurious and well appointed cruise ship, experiencing unforgettable sights and scenery stretching along the banks of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan in Upper Egypt or cruising Lake Nasser and viewing the majesty of the temples at Abu Simbel.Many other visitors find the clear blue waters of the Red Sea an irresistible draw and the perfect spot for scuba diving, with beautiful coral reefs lining the coastline. Sharm el Sheikh is probably one of the best-known and most established resorts and is a world class scuba diving spot. Hurghada also boasts many excellent hotels and plenty of activities and watersports for the enthusiast.
For others, it’s Egypt’s year- round sunshine that proves the major attraction.The coastal resorts are great winter sun locations, with temperatures along the Red Sea Coast averaging 13°-21° C in the winter and 27°-32° C in the summer.

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