Book Cheap Holidays in Egypt


Summary

No holiday to Egypt would be complete without seeing the Pyramids, which take your breath away with their sheer scale and beauty or the Sun Temples of Egypt. There are also adventurous desert safaris and visits to the famous ancient sites of Egypt. However, you could just relax on the wonderful soft white sandy beaches and translucent warm waters along the Red Sea coastline. Fantastic boat and shore diving is available up and down the beautiful coast line, experiencing all the diverse species of fish is certainly one thing you won’t want to miss on cheap Egypt Holidays.

Things to do:

Holidays in Egypt offers plenty of things to do and many places to visit. There is Cairo which is well known for its ancient attractions and has the only remaining example of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Luxor, which is built on the ancient site of Thebes is another popular holiday destination, visited by people who are very interested in ancient Egypt, with a grand legacy of temples, tombs and monuments and popular spot to visit including the Tombs of the Nobles, the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens that tells the fascinating stories of the resting places of ancient Egyptian royalty. Egypt holidays not only offer history, there are also excellent opportunities for diving trips in top resorts. Diving holidays in the Red Sea attract scuba divers and snorkelers from all over the world, with incredible underwater scenery, coral reefs and well-known wrecks like the Thistlegorm and the Dunraven. Popular resorts in The Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea are Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, El Gouna, Taba Heights, Hurghada and Makadi Bay. When on an Egypt holiday you can also hire a jeep and travel on a camel around the desert or maybe go on some of the action packed Safaris trips in Egypt.

Flights & Accommodation:

At Book-Cheap-Holidays you can find a wide range of cheap flights to Egypt and a great choice of accommodation including Luxury and cheap hotels in Egypt. Egypt flights are only about a 5 hour duration from the UK. Fly to any of the main airports in Egypt including Hurghada Airport, Sharm El Sheikh Airport, and Luxor Airport. So book your last minute holiday in Egypt today and get all the best deals from Book-Cheap-Holidays.

Quick Facts:

  • Egypt location; Middle East, North Africa
  • Capital; Cairo (El Qahira)
  • Passport & Visa; UK citizens must have a valid passport which must be valid for at least two months beyond the period of visit, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15.
  • Language; Arabic is the official language although English is widely spoken, particularly in the tourist areas.
  • Health; Travellers should insure their inoculations are up-to-date before going to Egypt.
  • Dress Code; Respect for local customs is advisable; covering of the upper arms and legs discourages unwanted attention.
  • Communications; The outgoing code from Egypt is +00 followed but the relevant country code, the international access code for Egypt is +20.
  • Photography: Travellers will have to pay a fee to take photographs inside pyramids, tombs and museums.