Egypt
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Egypt is an amazing country to visit, famous for its ancient civilisations and some of the world’s most incredible monuments. Here you can delve into the life of the ancient Egyptians, taking a step back in time as you visit the Pyramids of Giza, the tomb of Tutankhamen and the stunning temples of Luxor.

Egypt

Overview for Egypt

As you walk through the markets you will be enticed by the aroma of spices and the beautiful smells of fragranced oils and perfumes. Although an arid landscape Egypt also has some of the most spectacular diving in the Red Sea. No diver would come to Egypt without visiting this rich and diverse ecosystem. It has more than 1200 species of fish with some of these species only living in the Red Sea. It is truly a unique and magical experience. Read more...

Top Tours for Egypt

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Our top picks for Egypt... 

  1. Cairo - For a glimpse of the more recent past, wander through the dusty, decrepit glamour of Garden City, a labyrinth of crumbling 19th and early-20th-century mansions.
  2. Alexandria - Sip coffee, smoke sheesha (water pipe), or join in on the heated debates that take place in the many antique coffee houses that dot this hip metropolis.
  3. Pyramids of Giza - You haven't been to Egypt unless you've stood at the base of these megaton monuments. 
  4. Great Sand Sea - Skirt the edge of the vast sand dunes that make up one of the most impenetrable deserts in the world.