Egypt pleasure meets history

Egypt is not only one of the most hospitable countries in the world. It also offers its guests the perfect mix of vacation attractions.

The legendary country on the Nile has long been a popular destination for holidaymakers. No wonder: after all, you can find everything here that makes a vacation an unforgettable experience. The Red Sea with its beautiful coral reefs is the ideal place for sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling. Here you can swim among dolphins, manatees and an overwhelming variety of flora and fauna. Sports enthusiasts will get their money's worth with windsurfing or kitesurfing. Relaxing on the Red Sea also includes a Bedouin dinner with delicious, slow-cooked food, a campfire and music. For a relaxing wellness experience, you can pamper yourself with a wide range of spa treatments in the numerous luxury hotels. In summer, the north coast of Egypt is popular with the locals and offers a unique beach experience, perfectly complemented by great dining options and a vibrant nightlife. Sea lovers will love walking along the white sandy beaches and swimming in the turquoise waters.

Egypt offers a rich cultural experience, spanning thousands of years of history. Here you can be transported back to the time of the pharaohs, explore ancient Egyptian temples, tombs and other monuments and museums with countless artifacts such as coins, ceramic art, busts of ancient emperors, mosaics, sarcophagi and mummies. Or you can be enchanted by ancient Egyptian myths at a sound and light show in the temple of Philae or Abu-Simbel. But traditions are also omnipresent in modern Egyptian everyday life. If you stroll through the bazaars and haggle over the best deals, smoke a water pipe and drink tea in old cafés, you can watch living history pass you by, just as it has done in Egypt for centuries. Culinary highlights can be enjoyed in all regions. When visiting Cairo, we recommend a dinner in a boat restaurant followed by a felucca ride in the sunset. Such mini-trips on the water are also offered in the historic towns of Aswan and Luxor.

Or you can book a luxury cruise on the Nile: Wake up to the soft light of the morning sun, cool off in the pool on deck during the day, visit ancient Egyptian monuments such as Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel, watch from the railing as fishermen cast their nets, birds fly and water buffalo look deep into the eyes of those passing by. You now have the opportunity to enjoy these experiences again, as Egypt has largely relaxed its coronavirus regulations for travelers.

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