Rich in archaeological sites, Egypt seduces the traveller with its dazzling insight into the time when pharaohs and gods ruled the land. From the Pyramids and bustling souks of Cairo to the magical Nile and its temples or the clear waters and spectacular reefs of the Red Sea, Egypt enthrals.
SINAI AND THE RED SEA
Sinai, a land of dramatic contrasts, is a remarkable triangle of land with beaches, undulating sand dunes and silent hills holding the secrets of biblical times. The shores of the Red Sea with miles of beautiful beaches, wind along the coast at the foot of the reddish hills along the Eastern Desert. Famed for their crystal clear waters and coral reefs, the stylish resorts of Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada are perfect bases from which to explore this region. Why not combine your beach stay with a trip to Cairo or a Nile Cruise to experience the best of Egypt.
CAIRO
The vibrant, sprawling city of Cairo where the ancient and the modern rub shoulders, constantly astounds the senses with its medieval splendour, graceful minarets and traditional bazaars. Museums filled with Pharaonic artefacts transport you back to an ancient time and the magnificent pyramids overlooking the city are a constant reminder of Egypt’s mysterious past.
LUXOR
Visit Luxor and Aswan aboard a luxurious Nile cruise boat to experience the awe-inspiring history of Egypt unfolding along the banks of the Nile. Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, hosts the mighty Temples of Karnak and Luxor and is gateway to the Valley of the Kings with its elaborate tombs and the Colossi of Memnon. Further down the Nile at Aswan graceful tall sailed feluccas drift around tiny islets, green with foliage and filled with birdsong. Visit the High Dam, Elephantine Island, site of the famous Nilometer and the island Temple of Philae. Add on a trip to the spectacular and colossal temple of Abu Simbel constructed by Ramses II and set deep in the Egyptian desert.
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