If you are getting away on a holiday to Egypt this year and want to do more than just lie beside the pool or relax on one of the beautiful beaches, then lowcostholidays.com has a few ideas to keep you occupied.
go diving in the red sea
One of the great activities to do on an Egypt holiday is scuba diving, known as a scuba diving mecca; the Red Sea has long been a popular destination for divers from across the world! The marine life and corals in the red sea is something to behold; see the amazing range of sea life from the colourful hard and soft corals to the hundreds of spectacular salt water fish, view all this whilst navigating your way through the underwater scenery of wrecks and deep blue canyons. Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam are all fantastic places to stay if you’re looking for that perfect diving holiday in Egypt.
discover egypt’s ancient history
Pyramids, sphinx’s and the King Tut tomb are all things that spring to mind when you think of Egypt, so why not visit them! Take a day trip to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, and take in the sites which will leave you amazed. Visit the museum and see the masses of gold or wander through the pyramids and temples and marvel at their vast and beautiful designs. The resort of Luxor is another resort where you can view stunning architecture; head to the Valley of the Kings, and discover the Egyptian Pharaohs tombs including the one of Tutankhamen. Also in Luxor is the famous temple of Karnak, which consists of three temples and several smaller temples all located in one area, making for a truly breathtaking sight. Whether you’re on a summer holiday or a winter holiday in Egypt these monuments can be viewed all year round.
quick tips for egypt holidays
Best place for shopping on your Egypt holiday: there are many shopping malls in Egypt but for truly authentic street markets head to Luxor and look for those bargains and fantastic souvenirs.
Where to enjoy an English pint: there are a number of bars where you can enjoy an English pint but the Camel Bar in the Na’ama bay centre is a popular choice, you can also watch some of the football from back home.
Make it an all inclusive Egypt holiday: when you go all inclusive you will have everything taken care of, from accommodation to the drinks at the pool side bars, some hotels even offer free hire for water activities, and with your holiday budget stretching further in Egypt an all inclusive holiday is a great idea. Take the opportunity to stay in a five star hotel for the price of.
Golfing holidays: if you have played at the famous courses of Costa Blanca, the Caribbean and Munich then why not bring your clubs with you to Egypt? Enjoy a day away from the beaches playing on the lushes greens in and around the resorts.