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Places to visit Egypt+

  • Egypt

  • Aswan

    Located 547 miles away from Cairo and 140 miles away from Luxor, in a southerly direction, Aswan was built at the height of the first cataract of the Nile. Because of its considerable strategic importance,

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  • Cruise on Lake Nasser

    This allows tourists to discover sites in the area of the ancient Nubia. Thus cruise remains the only way to reach the Nubian temples located south of Aswan, saved from the waters and again accessible

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  • Dahab

    Located some sixty miles north of Sharm el-Sheikh, on the eastern coast of the Sinai, Dahab is oppostite Saudi Arabia, that you can see from the other side of the Gulf of Aqaba. This is a small seaside

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  • El Gouna

    El Gouna is a seaside resort stretching 5 mi² created from scratch less than ten years ago by one of the largest fortunes in Egypt, Onsi Sawiris. Built along the Gulf of Suez, on the east coast of the

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  • Hurghada

    Once a fishing village located south of the entrance to the Gulf of Suez on the eastern coast of the Arabian desert, Hurghada now stretches over 12 miles crowded by imposing hotels and grounds ligned along

    Explore Hurghada

  • Le Caire

    Even if you've never been to Cairo, the pictures you've seen a thousand times in books make the city look vaguely familiar as you discover it for the first time with your own eyes. Cairo enjoys a Mediterranean

    Explore Le Caire

  • Luxor

    If enlightened pharaohs had not decided to bury the traces of their eternity in the desert nearby, Luxor would have been a large village along the Nile today. It all started around 2000 A.D. (the Middle

    Explore Luxor

  • Marsa Alam

    A small town of 6,000 inhabitants, Marsa Alam is located in south-eastern Egypt. Situated beside the Red Sea, 500 miles south of Cairo, this place is not unlike a tropical paradise. The neighbourhoods

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  • Nile cruises

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  • Sharm el Sheikh

    The town of Sharm el Sheikh, located at the southern tip of Sinai, between the Gulf of Suez and Aqaba, is a former Bedouin fishing village that developed under Israeli occupation from 1967 to 1982. Thus

    Explore Sharm el Sheikh

  • Vallée du Nil

    The Nile Valley dazzles with Ancient Egyptian treasures. From Alexandria to Abu Simbel, the valley holds more than 3,000 years of history and still arouses interest and curiosity. Everything starts on

    Explore Vallée du Nil

In brief+

Weekly budget
£200
Flight budget
£400
Flight duration
5h 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Livre égyptienne
Language(s)
arabic

Overview

Egypt

Travel alert (FCO - last updated 3 February 2012):
Two female American tourists and a tour guide were kidnapped in Sinai on 3 February and it is believed they are being held to ransom. There was a shooting incident in the old market area of Sharm el Sheikh on 28 January 2012; authorities have dealt with the situation, which is believed to have been an attempted robbery. Following violent clashes in December in Tahir Square, Cairo, it is believed further demonstrations may take place. British travellers are advised to avoid all crowds and protests. British nationals should carry some form of photographic ID at all times. Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Al Gouna are safe areas to holiday.

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.




pros

  •  Year round sunshine!
  •  Unique cultural heritage: the Pharaoh dynasties left a host of fascinating and beautiful relics.
  •  The Red Sea and its wonderful marine life.

cons

  •  Too many boats on the Nile therefore tourist sites are crowded, especially during high season.
  •  The systematic request of 'baksheesh' (tips) in any circumstance.

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Egypt Egypt, All you need to know!

Our Editorial team's advice

It is essential to take good strong sunscreen and to wear it at all times during the day as the sun's rays are very strong especially from May to September.

You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs. This is especially important during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas.

The government does not interfere with the practice of Christianity but encouraging conversion to the Christian faith is illegal. Egypt is also a conservative society.

You should dress modestly, especially in rural areas, mosques and souqs (markets). Women's clothes should cover their legs and upper arms. Men should cover their chests. Public displays of affection are frowned upon. What may be acceptable in the tourist resort areas may be frowned upon in other areas.

Photography of or near military official installations is strictly prohibited. Don't photograph officials without their consent. Plane spotting is not advised in any circumstances. You may be detained or arrested if you use binoculars near an airport.

Although homosexuality is not in itself illegal under Egyptian law, homosexual acts in public are illegal and homosexuals have been convicted for breaching laws on public decency.

Women are advised to take extra caution when travelling alone as there have been cases of harassment and sexual assault, including rape.

For more advice, see the FCO website.

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