Cheap Holidays To Egypt
Egypt was once described in Greek history as “the gift of the Nile”. Long before the birth of Jesus travelers and conquerors began arriving in Egypt- the Romans, the Arabs, The Ottomans, all following the glory of the pyramids, the Sphinx, ancient Luxor and the river Nile. From the Pharos to the British rulers of Egypt through history have all influenced this amazing land, and today’s Egypt is a mixture of those influences, traditions, and cultures.
Brick and mortar villages have survives since the days of the pharos, and now stand side by side with glass and steel skyscrapers. Bedouins still live in sheep skin tents and farmers still work the land with tools used by their ancestors while other harvest the fields using the latest agricultural technology. Wagons dragged by donkeys crowd the streets and roads along with luxury automobiles and this lan of contrasts creates a fascinating array of sights, sounds and tastes.
Cairo, the capital, is the cultural and governmental centre of the country, and it exemplifies what Egypt is all about better than any other place. Estimates say that Cairo has somewhere between 16-30m people living in it. There is no exact number since the borderlines between the city and its many poverty areas surrounding have dissipated in population growth.
Cairo itself is a fascinating maze of alley ways, historical spots dating back to the Romans and pharos, museums with some of the oldest archeological artifacts known to man, bazaars and religious centres. Giza, lying on the Western bank of the Nile, just a short ride outside of Cairo, is an 18km stretch of some of the greatest pyramids and is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The pyramids of Giza have survived the rise and fall of dynasties and conquerors throughout history and share space with a few smaller pyramids and the amazing sphinx. Standing in front of them is purely amazing, not only because of their immense beauty and sheer size, but because of their historical significance.
Other interesting cities in Egypt include Alexandria, which historically has been a global centre for science, philosophy and culture, Luxor, a well preserved archeological paradise, and Port Said, which lies in the mouth of the Suez Canal along the Mediterranean Sea and is considered the youngest of Egypt’s large cities.
Outside of the big cities Egypt offers some of the most fantastic beaches, diving, water sport activities and relaxation spots in the region. In the areas of Sharm el Sheikh, Noweiba, Dahab and the entire Sinai Peninsula holiday seekers will find crystal blue waters, warm Mediterranean sun and fantastic getaways that are sure to accommodate the need for some good old R and R.
Arriving in Egypt is easy with flights leaving all major European cities and arriving in Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Aswan and more. Internal travel can be done through flights, but the majority of travelers chose to take busses or trains. Renting a car is a possibility, but you will have to deal with some of the craziest driving habits the world has ever seen.
Egypt holiday deals are available and can significantly reduce the costs of your vacation. These can bundle accommodation with travel and tickets to major attractions.