Travel guide to Egypt
| Language: | Arabic |
| Currency: | Egyptian pound (EGP) |
| Time zone: | +2 hrs GMT |
Eygpt is an intriguing country, full of diversity and unequalled history. The beautiful Red Sea Riviera offers perfect relaxation as well as a range of activities from sailing to scuba diving. From the Sharm El Sheikh resort with its blend of sun, sea and sand, watersports, shopping and entertainment to Cairo, there is so much history and vibrant culture to explore. Take a cruise on the Nile and gaze in wonder at the pyramids, built as tombs to preserve the bodies of dead kings.
Travellers have been making their way to Egypt since long before the birth of Christ and as such, the country has an incredible heritage just waiting to be explored. It is not just the pyramids and the legacy of the Pharos that make Egypt what it is today, but the eclectic mix of remnants from Greek, Roman and Christian cultures, as well as plenty of art and architecture created during centuries of Islamic dynasties that still remain in today's modern age.
With its searing hot summers, Egypt is a beach bunny's paradise but other travellers may prefer to take in the sites in autumn and winter, when the temperatures are still pleasantly warm, with temperatures still getting up to the mid twenties. Whenever you decide to travel, Egypt is bound to give you a warm welcome!
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