Egypt is a wonderful beach holiday surrounded by exoticism
Sun, sea and sand
Today tourists are divided into two groups. The first are those who want sun, sea and sand. Last-minute tours to Egypt are snapped up by them in an instant. After all, the resorts of Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada offer such holidaymakers white sand and the clear waters of the Red Sea. They are awaited by beautiful beaches stretching along the coast like narrow ribbons, some of the best places in the world for snorkeling, and every kind of water sport imaginable.
Ancient history
The other part of tourists are history lovers, who come here to walk where pharaohs and ancient gods trod. In Cairo, at the Egyptian Museum, they can see the mummified remains of ancient Egyptian kings and the death mask of Tutankhamun. Just outside the city, tourists can stand in the shadow of the Great Pyramid or the Great Sphinx. In Luxor, they can visit the Valley of the Kings and the Karnak temple complex, the largest religious building of the ancient world.
Red Sea cruise
Tourists can also take a cruise on the Red Sea, admiring views of colorful coral reefs and the rocky Sinai Mountains. During the cruise, three stops will be made so tourists can relax or go snorkeling. Accompanied by a guide, diving enthusiasts will swim over reefs painted in all the colors of the rainbow and, diving, will be able to swim through clouds of exotic fish. The rest will simply sunbathe in deck chairs on deck. Refreshments are available throughout the voyage and lunch is served on board before returning home.
Majestic Cairo
This one-day tour is dedicated to Cairo, one of the world's richest cities in historical treasures, and includes visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the stone sculpture of the Sphinx, and the Cairo Museum. It all starts with a trip to the capital of Egypt, where an experienced guide will take tourists through the chaotic, colorful city, pointing out various sights along the way. The tour ends in Giza with its famous pyramids. Tourists are invited to admire these colossal tombs, the last remaining wonders of the ancient world, and capture them on camera. Before they approach the great guardian of the complex – the Sphinx – they will be taken inside one of the pyramids.
Another important attraction of the city is the Cairo Museum. This historic site contains the world's most significant collection of Egyptian antiquities. Enchanted tourists will walk through its main halls, examining all the exhibits – from the golden treasures of Tutankhamun to ancient mummies and sculptures. During the tour, guests will also be offered lunch and drinks.
Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel is a fertile topic for number lovers. This double temple was built in the 13th century BC. Over time, it was abandoned, covered by sand, and only rediscovered in 1813. The temple was excavated by 1817, and in 1960 it was cut into 1,050 blocks. The reason? As part of a large-scale project to protect the temple from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, the entire structure was moved 210 meters to its current location.
Luxor
It is not surprising that Luxor is considered the world's largest open-air museum. In this complex, built along the banks of the Nile on the site of ancient Thebes, is the Karnak temple – a historical landmark of enormous importance. Nearby is the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered. The trip to Luxor takes two hours from Hurghada and three hours from Sharm El Sheikh, but these historical monuments are worth the time spent on the distance.