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Egypt

Egypt is home to the last surviving wonder of the ancient world in the Great Pyramid of Giza and an extraordinary legacy of pharaonic, Christian and Islamic civilisations stretching back over five thousand years. From the pyramids of Giza and the temples of Luxor to the Red Sea diving of Sharm El Sheikh and the classic Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, Egypt offers experiences of unmatched historical depth.

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Egypt

Cairo Sahl Hasheesh

Elect's take

"Egypt never ceases to amaze me. The scale and antiquity of the monuments is one thing but the experience of standing before the Great Pyramid or sailing the Nile between temple sites creates a connection to history that I find genuinely profound."

The Giza plateau with its pyramids and sphinx is the defining Egyptian experience. Cairo is a fascinating and overwhelming megacity with the Egyptian Museum housing the extraordinary treasures of Tutankhamun. A Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan is one of the great classical travel experiences. The temples of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and the temples of Kom Ombo all provide extraordinary historical significance. The Red Sea coastline offers excellent diving and beach resorts.

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How to get there

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Airports

Cairo (CAI), Luxor (LXR), Hurghada (HRG), Sharm El Sheikh (SSH), Aswan (ASW)

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Rail

Cairo Ramses, Luxor, Aswan

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Cruise ports

Alexandria Port, Port Said, Safaga Port

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Egypt is well connected to Europe and the Middle East through Cairo International Airport. Direct charter flights serve Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh from major European cities.