Enchanting Egypt

Welcome to Egypt, a country that takes you back five thousand years, and introduces you to the most ancient and mighty civilization in the world.

Egypt is alive with architecture, sound, beauty and excitement. The land of the Pharaohs, it is probably one of the oldest vacation spots. Early Greeks, Romans and others visited Egypt to see the wonders of the Pyramids. But Egypt is much more than Pyramids and monuments. It is also Red Sea scuba diving, nature and desert treks, fishing and birding expeditions, hot night spots, luxury hotels and five star restaurants. It is romantic cruises down the Nile on luxurious river boats, a night at the grand opera and unique cultural experiences.

Cairo is the gateway to this enchanting country. The city houses the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and the San Sergious Church. You can spend endless hours wandering through the lively souks of Cairo. At the famed Khan el Khalily Bazaar, with well over 1000 shops, you can explore antiques, gold and silver ornaments, hand-crafted leather goods, alabaster vases, papyrus sheets, scents and incenses, blown glasswork, fancy souvenirs, cartouche pendants with your name written in ancient hieroglyphics, and Egyptian cotton clothing.

One of the most famous grand hotels in Egypt, the Mena House Oberoi lies at the foot of the pyramids in Cairo. Richly decorated in Oriental style, it has a distinctly Moorish ambience with spacious, fully equipped rooms and verdant gardens. The famed pyramids are a stone’s throw away and are even visible from the hotel swimming pool.

Fly to Aswan to board your cruise on the Nile - a must-have experience! Before boarding the cruise, do take time out to visit the world famous High Dam, an engineering marvel when it was built in the 1960s. Also visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
The cruise introduces you to many beautiful cities alongside the River Nile. Kom Ombo is a beautiful old city which houses the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris. The temple dates back to about 180 BC during the Ptolemaic era, with additions made in Roman times. It stands on the bank of the Nile between Edfu and Aswan. Edfu houses the Temple of Horus, built during the reigns of the Ptolemies between 237 BC and 57 BC. The cruise also takes you to the famed Deir el Bahari - a complex of mortuary temples and tombs, the temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings and Colossi of Memnon.

Post a relaxed cruise you could experience the thrill of an adventure holiday. Hop onto your 4x4 vehicle and drive on the Bahariya desert road towards the Bahariya Oasis. En route you could visit the Wadi Al Hitan, the Valley of the Whales, home to 40 million old whale skeletons. Drive along the ancient caravan route of Darb Wadi Al Rayyan onwards to the Bahariya Oasis. Then towards the Black and White Deserts whose landscape is dominated by dozens of small black-topped mountains. Travel onward to the magnificent area of the Crystal Mountain and Aqabat. Aqabat, 'the difficult', is the name given to scores of rock sugarloaves surrounded by soft sand, powdered chalk and coloured stones of varied sizes. Drive onward till you reach the Farafra Oasis, the smallest oasis in the Western Desert, and the setting of the ancient town of Qasr al Farafra. The desert experience is truly thrilling.

Another option is a short break at the beautiful seaside resort towns of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. Located at the banks of the Red Sea, they are ideal for a luxurious holiday. Sharm el-Sheikh fascinates visitors with its Bedouins, colourful tents, mountains and sea. The warm waters of the Red Sea are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs. Snorkel in these waters or observe them through glass bottom boats. Also check out the exciting night life at the various clubs.

Combine your Egypt holiday with a trip to Greece and Turkey. Come and experience Egypt, the cradle of civilization, on an exotic and unforgettable holiday.