Rugged mountains rising from the warm blue sea
A holiday in Egypt promises an unforgettable experience of history and relaxation – a heady mixture of discovery and pleasure.
Panoramic desert landscapes, and dusty cities with exotic sounds and smells are all part of Egypt’s charm, along with the rugged mountains which rise from the warm blue sea to adorn the skyline, and the green strips of farmlands which snake along the banks of the Nile.
A Red Sea holiday offers spectacular diving, camel rides to Mount Sinai, and jeep safaris to the inner oases. And that’s not all – check out the colour and chaos of Cairo and its markets, for instance, or take a felucca cruise along the Nile. These are just a few of the exotic attractions awaiting you on a Red Sea holiday.
Egypt, of course, is the heart of a great ancient civilisation, which has left us great pyramids, pharaohs, and temples decorated with hieroglyphics. Through all this runs River Nile, which has had such a great influence on Egypt’s economy, social life, politics and religion.
Egypt is the oldest travel destination on earth: Greek and Roman travellers came in 430 BC to wonder at the same sights that attract so many visitors today. The magnificence of the Valley of the Kings, exquisite temples and the pyramids were all sought-after subjects of admiration, and many were already 2,500 years old!
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