Summary
When you think of Egypt, your mind conjures up images of the Pyramids, Great Sphinx, ancient tombs and the River Nile. When you book one of our multi-centre holidays to the country, you can look forward to seeing all the most famous sights as well as many you may not be aware of. From the capital city, Cairo’s many treasures to the palm-lined beaches of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt is an enchanting holiday destination which has everything you need for an extraordinary escape.
Explore Egypt
Egypt
Description
One of the many things that attracts millions of visitors to Cairo every year is the chance to visit the Giza Pyramid Complex, where these truly stunning structures and the Great Sphinx can be found. Another destination high on your list will be the Egyptian Museum which is home to an unbelievable range of exhibits spanning over 5,000 years. Another important piece of the city’s history is the Cairo Citadel – a medieval fortress with views stretching out for miles around.
The Khan El Khalili Bazaar is somewhere else you’ll want to experience while you’re in Egypt’s capital. Clothes, spices and perfumes are just some of the many items you’ll find for sale here and the whole experience is a lively and immensely enjoyable one and a chance to speak to some of the locals when you’re bargaining on price.
Explore this multi-centre city break to Cairo and Petra, Jordan.
After all the excitement of Cairo’s daily life and many attractions, you may want to chill out and enjoy a wonderful cruise down the famous River Nile. At over 4,000 miles long, the Nile is the longest in the world, although some sources say the Amazon holds that title.
The most important thing is you don’t have to worry about a thing on your idyllic all-inclusive cruise through the amazing Egyptian landscape. When you arrive in Luxor, you’ll get to see the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple amongst other inspiring sights which transport you to a different time.
Find out more about our Cairo and Nile Cruise multi-centre holiday.
Sharm El Sheikh is Egypt’s lively beach resort with great opportunities for diving in the Red Sea’s coral reef. As you’d expect, there are brilliant stretches of sand, an energetic nightlife and plenty of places to eat and drink.
The most important thing though is the sunshine. Feel yourself drifting into a dream-like state as you relax by the pool or the ocean with nothing on your mind but pure relaxation.
This multi-centre holiday to Egypt delivers two amazing and diverse experiences in one trip. Book yours today.
In Hurghada you can try a bit of dolphin spotting, visit giant sand sculptures, go to the aquarium and enjoy diving in the calming waters of the Red Sea. Similar to Sharm El Sheikh, this is a thriving coastal resort where the sun rarely stops shining.
Hurghada also has an old town area known as El Dahar where you can enjoy people watching with an aromatic local coffee or go shopping in the souks.
Have a browse of the itinerary for our Nile Cruise and Hurghada multi-centre holiday in Egypt.
FAQs
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
Tipping is not mandatory but it is welcomed in the restaurants and cafés. Lots of restaurants add service charge to your bill.
Egypt is full of ancient sights, temples, tombs and historic treasures. The top sites to see are: Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Giza Necropolis, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Khan-el-Khalili, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Horus at Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo and many more …
Egypt is 1 hour ahead of United Kingdom.
The currency of Egypt is Egyptian Pound.
The flight from London to Cairo is 4hours and 40 minutes. On average flight's duration is 5 hours.
The cheapest time to travel to Egypt is January and February. This is the perfect time for those who prefer sightseeing rather than sunbathing on the beach.
The best time to visit Egypt is between October and April when temperatures are not as high. The average for autumn is 25-30 degrees and plenty of sunshine.
5 days is the bare minimum required for Egypt holiday. Usually people spend in Egypt 7-8 days unless they are combining Nile cruise with resort stay, then it can be from 10 to 14 night.
British Airways, EgyptAir and EasyJet.
