Destination introduction
Egypt’s ancient and glorious civilisation has left us with some of the world’s most awe-inspiring wonders – the great pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor and Carnac and unforgettable Abu Simbel. Not forgetting the romance of the Nile, or the new resorts of the Red Sea under almost constant blue skies. An escorted tour of Egypt allows you to enjoy the grandeur and glory of this ancient country.
Our Egypt Holiday highlights
• Stay at the Oberoi Mena House in Cairo, in the shadow of the great pyramids.
• A 7 night cruise on the Nile, an easy and relaxing way to see some of Egypt’s historic treasures as well as the spectacular Aswan dam
• Take an optional excursion to the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh hotel on the Red Sea, for a luxurious sun break.
• Explore Luxor and the Valley of the Kings.
Egyptian Cuisine
The hotels used on our Egypt holiday serve international cuisine of high standard. Egyptian cuisine makes use of the fertile lands around the Nile delta, fresh vegetable crops, lamb, dairy and dishes popular across the Middle East such as shawarma, falafel and hummous. Dishes are light and fresh, and on the Red Sea and Mediterranean coast, the are excellent fish dishes, calamari and seafood.