Egypt Tour Packages from UK

The 6 reasons to go to Egypt

Many travelers visit Egypt to fulfill their dream: imagine taking in the pyramids, the Child and the desert at a glance! For some, that first visit is their first great discovery of Egypt, but be in no doubt that if you go, you will surely repeat.

Meeting a welcoming people

Egyptians are welcoming and friendly people, who always have details and kind words and who put hospitality first. Most Egyptians will proudly explain to you that they are descended from pharaohs and will tell you about the eternal Egypt of Oum Kalsoum and Naguib Mahfouz over a good meal of tasty mezze, delicious kebabs, and juicy molokhia (vegetable stew).
Knowing the history of the Copts
The Copts are the Christians of Egypt, present in the country for centuries. They are spread all over Egypt, but currently represent only 10% of the population. Their history has been written over the years in contact with the Egyptians, especially in the neighborhood of Misr al Qadima in Cairo, in the monasteries of Wadi Natrum, south of Alexandria, and in St. Catherine on Mount Sinai.

Going out to conquer the desert

Following the example of Lawrence of Arabia, some no doubt prefer to explore the extraordinary nature of Egypt’s western desert, which stretches from the Nile and the Mediterranean to Sudan and Libya. A sea of sand stretching to the horizon and home to 5 major oases: Siouah, Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, and Kharga, not to mention the rock formations of the white desert (an unforgettable landscape full of peaks of extreme whiteness).

Cruising on the Nile

The great Egyptian Nile is born from the confluence of the White Nile, whose spring forms a stream in the hills of Burundi, and the Blue Nile, which comes from the high Ethiopian plateaus. The Nile is the longest river in the world (6,700 kilometers). One of the best ways to see this legendary river is to take a cruise: an experience as exciting as it is romantic, especially aboard a dahabiya (2 masts) or a felucca.

Diving in the Red Sea

The richness of the fauna and flora of the coral reefs is a real paradise for divers and sports travelers. A real underwater oasis that owes its richness to a particularly warm climate. There we can find more than a thousand species of fish, each one more unique: angelfish, parrotfish, flying fish, clownfish… The coastline of the cities of Hurghada and El-Gouna offers a beautiful panorama of the local marine life.

Discover the mysteries of ancient Egypt

Egypt, the land of history and monuments declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, attracts millions of visitors who come to discover its millenary past. You will be amazed by the richness of Egypt’s archaeological sites in the kingdom of the pharaohs. The Sphinx of Giza, near Cairo, is a well-known example: it is carved into a limestone outcrop, represents the pharaoh Chephren and majestically watches over the three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus.