Egypt
The Red Sea with its coral reefs and warm water all year round, the resorts of Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh, and the pyramids of Giza. An easy beach holiday with a dose of ancient history.
Why go
Egypt combines a warm sea all year round with some of the most famous sights on earth. Spend a week on the Red Sea with its coral reefs and add a day or two for the pyramids or the temples of Luxor.
Best time to go
The Red Sea resorts work all year. October to May is the most comfortable time for sightseeing; in summer it is very hot, especially in Cairo and Luxor.
Highlights
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The pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
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Snorkelling and diving on the coral reefs of Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh
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Ras Mohammed National Park
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The temples of Luxor and Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
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A cruise on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan
Good to know
- The currency is the Egyptian pound; US dollars are also widely accepted at resorts.
- Many hotels are all-inclusive, which keeps holiday costs predictable.
- Drink bottled water and keep some small notes for tips.
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