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 exploring the desert or cruising the Nile. 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 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 awash with ancient temples, each as imposing 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 constructed, and so both were dismantled and raised higher up the cliff. Karnak is a vast open air museum near Luxor, full of ancient temples, statues and hieroglyph covered masonry.Nearby is the Valley of Kings, where nobility of the New Kingdom are entombed. Archaeological sites here include the burial chamber of Tutankhamun and the sarcophagus chamber of Ramases IV.
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 one of the best places in the world for divers.Sharm el Sheikh is one of the best-known and most established resorts and is a world class scuba diving spot. Hurghada also has many excellent hotels and plenty of activities and watersports for the enthusiast.
For others, it’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, avoiding the oppressive heat of the interior.
