Egypt Holidays - Travel Guide

Egypt holidays offer over four thousand years of history with a captivating blend of modern, ancient, rustic and contemporary tradition. From the gentle shores of the Red Sea, peacefulness of the desert, mystifying tomb of the Nile Valley and the hustle and bustle of Cairo. A holiday to Egypt is diverse and offers much more than ancient history. Sharm el Sheik and Hurghada on the Red Sea coast is a mecca for divers and scuba divers taking advantage of the crystal clear waters to explore the coral reefs and the amazing colourful marine life.

Holidays in Egypt offer excellent diving conditions with sites regarded among some of the best in the world. If you prefer not to get your feet wet you can laze on the sublime beaches or explore the desert by camel or jeep. Egypt’s capital Cairo is an amazing city full of culture and has a plethora of ancient temples, tombs, monuments, art galleries, including the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the only remaining Seven Wonder of the ancient world. Cairo has some of the grandest restaurants and Hotels in the world such as the Cairo Marriot and the Four Seasons. The city is known as a shopper’s paradise with amazing street markets. Luxor was built on the site of ancient Thebes and has some awe inspiring ancient structures and temples and is often described as one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions. Luxor is known for the tomb of Tutankhamen and the Valley of the Kings. Egypt’s nightlife is based around hotel’s offering belly dancing shows and live Egyptian folk music; however there is a great selection of authentic Egyptian bars.

The accommodation throughout Egypt offers a diverse choice from sleek apartments and Luxury all inclusive hotels. Local street markets and bazaars that stay open late into the night you can haggle with the locals for Egyptian ornaments, jewellery, perfumes, spices and local handicrafts which make perfect souvenirs. Away from the markets are sleek shopping malls and elegant boutiques. The Hotels in Egypt offer fantastic cuisine from chicken, fish and red meat dishes. Before your meal you might be offered a selection of snack and dips such as stuffed vine leaves, houmous, tahina and babaghanoug. Stewed foul or fava beans are generally served either boiled or mashed with onions, tomatoes and spices. Locals often eat them for breakfast with a chopped, boiled egg. Cheap Holidays to Egypt are available online at Holidayhypermarket now.