Egypt holidays
An enjoyable and memorable tour which will remain the ‘experience of a lifetime’.D J Barlow and H F Gregg
Visitors will not run out of things to do in Egypt. The country is simply jam-packed with spectacular archaeological sites, beautiful desert scenes, relaxing oases and, of course, the Nile. With proud and hospitable people, you will be welcomed to Egypt with open arms.
Go to Cairo to see world-famous pyramids of Giza, and visit the Egyptian Museum with its range of impressive artefacts – including mummified remains, and the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb.
Truly one of the best ways to see the country is with a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan (or vice versa). The journey itself is as relaxing as it is luxurious, but the best part about it is the many attractions along the way – discover the sprawling temples of Luxor and Karnak, mysterious Valley of the Kings, the well-preserved Temple of Horus, and the isolated Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island.
Finally, be sure not to miss a trip to Abu Simbel, with its extraordinary statues built into a rocky hillside, Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt, and resorts in Sharm El Sheikh – the perfect place to relax and unwind after an Egyptian adventure.
Sit back, relax and watch the landscape slowly trundle past. There are many star attractions between Luxor and Aswan, and cruising is truly the best way to see them all.
Wonder at the sheer size of the temples of Abu Simbel, and take a fly in excursion from Aswan or arrive by boat with a Lake Nasser cruise.
Cross the Nile at Luxor to the West Bank and the famous Valley of the Kings where the decoration on some the tombs is as bright and vivid today as it was the day it was painted.
Step back in time with a visit to the oasis of Siwa, where the mudbrick houses and local way of life has remained relatively unchanged for centuries.
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