Egypt

About Egypt

Egypt’s long and illustrious history captivates the modern world.  Nothing prepares you for the beauty and scale of the fantastic archaeological sites.

Prefer the beach, head for the Red Sea Resorts for all year round sunshine. You'll find white sandy beaches, excellent snorkelling and some of the best dive sites in the world

 



Travel Information
Flight time from London Heathrow to Cairo is 5 hours

Time difference: GMT +2 hours 


Medical Information
We can provide general information about any health formalities required for your trip but you should check with your own doctor for your specific circumstances. Up-to-date travel advice can be obtained from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.

The Pyramids of Giza
These are the most famous Pyramids in Egypt. There are three main Pyramids on the site which date back to 2550 BC, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, as well as the Great Sphinx which is probably one of the most recognised constructions in history.  


Abu Simbel
Located close to the southern border with Sudan, Abu Simbel consist of two temples cut into the rock face, dating back to 1290 – 1233 BC in the time of King Ramses ll. Amazingly, with the construction of Lake Nasser, the two temples had to be moved to higher ground before the area was flooded. The two temples were cut into many pieces and transported 65 metres higher up and re-built in an incredible piece of engineering skill.  


The Valley of The Kings
Situated on the west bank of Luxor, The Valley of The Kings is the location of the royal cemetery of 62 Pharoes, the most famous being the tomb of Tutankhamen. There is an entrance fee to pay which allows you to enter 3 tombs of your choice. There is an additional fee to enter the tomb of Tutankhamen. Still cameras and video cameras are not allowed. 

HUGARDA
Excellent hotels, first class facilities and a friendly welcome Hurghada was just a small fishing village up until a few years ago. It's now one of the most up and coming tourist resorts on the Red Sea. It's the perfect place to enjoy aquatic sports as the unique underwater coral gardens are some of the finest in the world.  Just outside Hurghada is El Gouna and Soma Bay, two smaller Red Sea Resorts but equally beautiful diving destinations.  The beaches are sandy, the hotels are excellent and the resorts are friendly. There is a championship golf course in Soma Bay for those wanting to play some golf in the sunshine.
SHARM EL SHEIKH
Snorkelling and world class diving Sharm El Sheikh is at the Southern tip of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
The stunning backdrop is of mountain peaks and open desert.   The resort offers luxury hotels and resorts along the coast plus world class snorkelling and diving.  Activities such as desert quad biking, camel safaris and golf are all available making this resort a popular choice for couples and families alike.
LUXOR AND THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS
The largest Open Air Museum in the World.  Luxor is built around the banks of the River Nile on the 4,000-year-old site of Thebes. The Valley of the Kings is on the West bank of the Nile facing Luxor.  Between the beginning of the 18th dynasty and the 20th dynasty, burial tombs had changed dramatically, not only were their location moved, but the Pharaohs opted to change from the pyramid style and build something far more hidden and discreet. Ancient tombs & temples steeped in mystique At once a rapidly expanding modern town and a monument to ancient Egyptian history. 
CAIRO AND THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA
Egyptian capital Cairo - a city in its own right, but for a long time now absorbed as part of the heavily-populated and sprawling Cairo metropolis. Giza is best known as that part of Cairo closest to the world-famous Pyramids of Giza, situated high on the desert plateau immediately to the west of the urban district, itself located in the valley and centred around the Pyramids Road, linking central Cairo with the ancient wonders. One of the premier attractions of Egypt, if not the world, the Pyramids of Giza represent the archetypal pyramid structures of ancient Egyptian civilisation and - together with the Sphinx at the base of the Giza plateau - are the iconic image of Egypt.