Destinations
Egypt
When it comes to architectural wealth Egypt boasts an embarrassment of riches, the legacy of a history created by ancient Greeks, Romans, Christian and Arab dynasties. The country is a living monument to ancient civilisations, pharaohs and pyramids thousands of years old. Add to this a magnificent landscape including the Nile River, golden deserts and wonders like the Red Sea, with its underwater shipwrecks, vibrantly coloured fish and coral.
Like the country as a whole, Egypt’s towns are also a dazzling contrast where buildings made out of mud sit next to glittering new skyscrapers, and modern shopping malls next to bustling bazaars. Egypt is a vibrant, exhilarating and welcoming country and if you spend enough time there you are sure to take something beautiful home with you, even if it is just a special memory.
Useful information about Egypt
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Language
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Arabic (official), English, French
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Currency
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EGP - Egyptian Pound
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Dialing Code
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+20
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Time Zone
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GMT+2
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Flight time
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Abu Dhabi - Cairo 4:15
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Known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’, Alexandria intrigues visitors with its incredible mix of old cafés, European residence houses, Greco-Roman monuments, the catacombs of Kom el Shouqafa and the underwater ruins of Montazah and Maamoura. Alexandria’s Mediterranean ambience and vibrant arts scene add yet another layer to this beautiful city, making it a wonderful place to visit. Outside the city, the coastline stretches for 70 kilometres from the northwestern side of the Nile delta to Mariout Lake in the east and is dotted with beautiful bays and harbours. Alexandria’s beaches are delightful and its Corniche is a treat both in winter and summer.
Cairo is world famous for its magnificent tourist attractions, like the proud Sphinx with its spectacular Sound and Light Night Show, the Great Pyramids at Giza, Abu Sir and the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Egypt’s oldest known pyramid. The city’s fascinating streets are strewn with history, impressive palace complexes line its medieval public square and the Citadel has over 700 years of history. Visitors to this vibrant city will also be dazzled and intrigued by its delightful cafés, bars and bustling markets and bazaars.
Luxor is known as the world’s greatest open-air museum and is where visitors can gaze in wonder at the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, watch magnificent sunsets over imposing temples or cruise down the majestic Nile River. The Valley of Queens, the Workers Village and the Temple of Medinet Habu can also be found here in Luxor. The East Bank is home to a modern city in a lush green setting, while the West Bank is home to Egypt’s incredible history.
With year-round sunshine, a clear blue ocean and amazing coral reefs, Sharm El Sheikh is a popular holiday destination. The city is perfect for diving, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing and, for the more adventurous, skydiving and parachuting out of a helicopter. Visitors can also enjoy trips to the Sinai desert with numerous safaris to places like the St Catherine Monastery or the majestic Sinai Mountains. This lively city also boasts great nightlife and is home to some of Egypt’s most famous spas.