Cheap holidays in Egypt

Egypt (Cairo - 149439  sq.mi - 77500000 hab.)

The magic of the Nile,the beaches of the Red Sea, Abu Simbel, Karnak, the Nubian temples, the Old Cataract... These words evoke vibrant images of the golden desert and the towering temples. You can almost hear the sound of women and children playing in the waters of the Nile river.
In Aswan, when the sun sets behind the island of Elephantine, and the land turns red, the Muezzin calls out for the prayer. This is hadhan.
Egypt gives you a change of scenery which transports you to another world. By boat or on land, you will discover the captivating history of the capricious Nefertiti, of the pretentious Ramasses, and of the volatile mythological characters.

How to choose the right cruise?

- You should choose a 5* boat that belongs to or is run by a tour operator, like STI
- Avoid the closed period of the Esna lock ,which is from the 1st to the 15th of December, the period during which there are less navigating possibilities for the cruise and therefore more bus transportation. Sailing is only between Esna ans Aswan, and you loose one day of sailing.
- Avoid the heat from 15th May until 30th June
- Avoid the high season during the school holiday period from February to April , a crowded period during which you have to wait to get through the Esna lock
- Avoid the Ramadan perod that slows down the boat activities, particularly the shops.
- Choose January or November, for the climate and the prices (particularly interesting in January)
- Make sure that all the sites (Temple of Karnak (£24), Temple of Philae (£24), Temple of Luxor, Abu Simbel (from £55 by bus and £125 by plane), Valley of the Kings, Queens and of the Craftsmen (around £4 by temple) are included in the overall price of the cruise. Remember that the special offers, apart from the Lights and Sounds of Karnak, Philae and Abu Simbel, are package deals of around £78 that include various excursions.

Reasons to go

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Landscapes

The Libyan Desert, The Arabic Desert, The Nile valley.

Coasts

Diving, Hurghada.

Towns

Cairo and the Pyramids, Aswan, Alexandria.

The fauna and flora

Desert fauna, Underwater fauna, The crops, Fauna and flora of the Nile valley.

Monuments

Luxor, The Nile temples, Abu Simbel and the other temples of Lake Nasser, The Kharga oasis, Saint Catherine's monastery.

Arts and culture

Oriental Dancing.

 

Place to stay in Egypt

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Package holidays in Egypt

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