Highlights of Egypt
- Amble around the Khan El Khalili in Cairo
- Cairo has much to offer the visitor including The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, crammed full of artefacts that take the breath away and as well as the Khan El Khalili, one of the largest and most ancient souqs in the Middle East.
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- Climb Mount Sinai
- Even if you choose not to climb Mt Sinai, a visit to St Catherine`s Monastery at the mountain base is equally worthwhile.
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- Cruise on the Nile
- A cruise is the best way to connect all the key sights of the Nile Valley, as well as a great way to experience the unchanged rural life of the Nile banks.
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- Discover Berber culture in Siwa
- the oasis of Siwa has remained untouched by the outside world until recently, and remains a unique outpost of Berber culture. Alexander the Great visited the Oracle of Amun here; for the modern visitor it`s oasis life and the surrounding desert that are the draws.
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- Explore the Pyramids of Giza
- The pyramids at Giza are the iconic image of the region, whilst those at nearby Dashur are equally impressive and almost totally devoid of visitors.
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- Relax on the Red Sea
- The Red Sea coast is famous for its beaches, beautiful blue seas, amazing corals and superb hotels. Ideal for rounding off a trip!
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- See the Hypostyle Hall at Karnak
- The huge complex at Karnak boasts temples, monumental gates, sacred pools and huge obelisks. The famous heart of the site is the Hypostyle Hall.
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- Visit the temples of Abu Simbel
- A cruise on Lake Nasser is the best way to approach the legendary temples of Abu Simbel, and gets you off-the-beaten track as well.
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- Visit the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank
- Where the Ancient Egyptians buried their dead, the West Bank is covered in funerary temples and tombs, notably the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of Tutankhamun.
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Egypt - here are a few of their favourite things to do
For 4,000 years Egypt has been drawing visitors to marvel at the temples and funerary monuments of its ancient culture, lining the banks of the Nile, crammed into the narrow strip of fertile land amidst the desert that forms the bulk of the country.
From the iconic pyramids of Giza to the temples of Abu Simbel, there is a spectacular array of Pharaonic sights that form the core of Egypt’s appeal.
Cairo
There is more to Egypt than just the ancient Egyptians, and Cairo is the perfect example of this, where layer upon layer of medieval history competes for space with Fatimid citadels, Mamluke souqs and Ottoman mosques, overlaid by a vibrant modern city.
Exploring Egypt
Outside the green margins of the Nile, the Red Sea’s stunning coral reefs are fringed by sandy beaches blessed with year-round sun. In the desert remarkable rock formations, jagged mountains and seas of sand shelter and hide lonely oases and remote monasteries.
At El Alamein, ranks of war graves pay testament to heroism and a history much younger than that of the Ancient Egyptians.
Egypt's museums
Whilst many of Egypt's historic attractions are still in situ, a wonderful array of artefacts can also be found in her museums: Alexandria and Luxor both have excellent little museums, and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is one of the most famous in the world.
Popular Places to visit in Egypt
Alexandria is a modern city where the pace of life is quite gentle, and a Mediterranean air of relaxation pervades.
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For over 700 years Cairo has been the largest city in Africa, and it continues to grow at a rapid pace. Scratch beneath the surface and it reveals wondrous secrets, beautiful mosques, imposing citadels and unexpected garden oases.
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The Mediterranean Coast's main attraction is about 100 kilometres out of Alexandria, where El Alamein marks the furthest extent of the Axis advance across North Africa.
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More than any other monument, the Pyramids of Giza symbolise the mystic appeal that Egypt has exerted over travellers for so many millennia. Sentinel to the pyramids, the Sphinx sits in enigmatic splendour.
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The oasis of Siwa has remained untouched by the outside world until recently, and remains a unique outpost of Berber culture.
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The most famous of the rescued temples of Lake Nasser are those at Abu Simbel, although they are the least Nubian in influence. They were built by Ramses the Great on the edge of his empire.
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Aswan is easily the prettiest town in Egypt, and our recommendation for the perfect place to unwind at the end of your trip. Although not as rich in sights as Luxor, it does still have the picture-perfect Temple of Philae, and the monumental Aswan High Dam.
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Luxor, the hub of Ancient Egyptian monuments and a busy town, has developed to cater to the thousands of tourists who pass through. On the east bank of the river, the town itself is modern but has grown up around the two temples of Luxor and Karnak.
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