With so much ancient history and rich culture packed into one place, travellers to Egypt may soon be overwhelmed as they try to plan the perfect holiday. The following are some destinations you might want to consider to help make the most of your flight to Egypt.
The Great Pyramids are probably the highlight of any trip to Egypt, along with the Sphinx at Giza. Plan to arrive early in the day, ideally around 8am, when tickets are still widely available and the desert heat has yet to really set in.
Marsa Alam is located on the shores of the Red Sea. This one-time fishing village is one of the absolute best places to swim or snorkel anywhere in the country. Cheap flights to Egypt are bringing more and more tourists to this quiet corner of the country every year, but it is still far less crowded than the commercial resorts further north.
The coastal region of Wadi el Gamal is a national park and a perfect destination for eco-travellers. Beautiful natural landscapes including palm trees, mangroves and coral reefs, while the dolphins and other wildlife that live in the area are protected. There are plenty of eco-lodges and campgrounds where conscientious travellers can rest after arriving on their flights to Egypt.
Lake Nasser, the largest man-made lake in the world, is located in the middle of the vast desert between two interesting towns. Abu Simbel and Aswan are a day trip away from one another, either by plane or early morning bus.