Egypt is one of the world's oldest vacation spots. For 3,000 years, people have flocked here for the year-round sunshine, warm hospitality, incredible value for money and its proximity to Europe.
The country's main attractions are the astounding temples and relics of Egyptian antiquity. The pyramids of Giza are still magnificent, thousands of years after construction; and even though its nose is out of joint, the inscrutable Sphinx retains its allure.
Egypt's currency is the Egyptian Pound. The country is three and a half hours behind Indian Standard Time and its official and most commonly spoken languages are Egyptian Arabic and English.
Aswan
The Nile is at its most beautiful in Aswan, flowing through the amber desert and granite rocks, around emerald islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants. Explore the souk, full of the scent and colour of spices, perfumes, scarves and baskets. Aswan has been a favourite winter resort since the beginning of the nineteenth century and it's still the perfect getaway for those who seek a holiday with a historic flavour.
Luxor
Luxor has often been called the world's greatest open-air museum. The number of monuments in this area is unparalleled. Luxor's three main streets are Sharia al-Mahatta, Sharia al-Karnak and the Corniche, next to the Nile. The city has all the amenities tourists might expect, including a variety of hotels, bars, nightclubs and restaurants.
Nile cruises
No visit to Egypt is complete without a cruise down the Nile. You will carry home memories of taking an afternoon tea or a long cool drink on your deck, as you watch palm trees and sugarcane fields glide by.
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