Giant pyramids, iconic cities and mile-upon-mile of beaches – holidays to Egypt are in a league of their own.
In the race for the title of the world’s top holiday destination, Egypt runs with the elite – more than 12 million tourists flock here every year. But the country has had an advantage. It’s been in training for the best part of 25 centuries. The ancient Greeks and Romans started holidaying here as far back as the 4th century BC. And, it’ll come as no surprise that ancient sites top the must-see list, like the Pyramids of Giza and Luxor’s sandstone temples.
Today, tourists fall into two camps. On one side of the coin you’ve got the visitors who come for the weather and the beaches. Hurghada, Sharm El Shiekh and Marsa Alam dip their toes in the clear waters of the Red Sea. Expect white beaches that stretch out like party streamers, some of the world’s best scuba diving sites, and every watersport you can think of.
A holiday to Egypt isn’t just about daytime activities, though. Cocktail bars, karaoke spots and bass-pumping nightclubs all help to get things going when the sun goes down, regardless of which part of Egypt you jet off to. In Sharm El Sheikh, the strip’s the place to be – music concerts and foam parties are just a few of the major events here. Hurghada’s Marine Boulevard, meanwhile, offers up everything from traditional belly-dancing shows to family-friendly seafront bars. And over in Marsa Alam, there are loads of swish restaurants to check out.
If you really want to scratch beneath Egypt’s sandy surface, our Nile river cruises are just the ticket. They start and finish in Luxor – often dubbed ‘the world’s greatest open-air museum’ for its ancient sights like the Valley of the Kings. In between, you’ll stop off in Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, where some of the country’s best-preserved temples are the big draw.
