Cheap Holiday Deals to Egypt

Over 5,000 years of civilised history combined with luxury river cruises and heaps of investment on some super-modern resorts has left Egypt with a multi-faceted holiday offering make Egypt a great place to have a cheap October holiday.

Cairo
The city of Cairo sits by the side of the River Nile and emerged as an important trading point in mediaeval times thanks largely to its proximity to pretty much the greatest man-made site the world has ever seen. The Giza Plateau is the area on which stands the Great Pyramid of Khufu (and its two slightly smaller siblings), the Sphinx, and a whole host of other temples and fascinating sights. The Cairo Museum houses hundreds of thousands of artefacts ranging back over 6,000 years and it is said that if you were to view each exhibit for just one second each then it would take a fortnight to see everything in here! Clearly it helps if you can plan your visit before you arrive - most people want to see the massive collection of treasure found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, the highlight being that stunning work of art, the Gold Funeral Mask under which the mummified pharaoh himself was found. Modern-day Cairo itself has an irresistible hustle and bustle, with many winding streets and alleys, usually with plenty of market stallholders all vying for the chance to haggle a deal. But the Great Pyramid is Cairo's main showpiece, of course - nothing can prepare you for the sheer size of this magnificent object, and it's hard to believe that it could even be possible to build something of such amazing stature. Just as impressive is the Sphinx; the enormous stone carving that really does appear to enigmatically guard the Giza Plateau.

Cruising Down The Nile
A quirk of Egyptian geography means that the landscapes throughout this vast country are actually really lush and verdant within a hundred or so metres of either side of the River Nile, and then barren desert virtually everywhere else! As most of Egypt's civilisation and history developed by the banks of the Nile, then the very best way of seeing everything is, naturally, via a leisurely luxury Nile cruise. Many Egypt cruise itineraries take in world-famous sites such as Aswan (an ancient trading town now most famous for the nearby Dam constructed a few decades ago), Karnak (the self-proclaimed "largest open air museum in the world"), and Luxor (the perfect base when visiting the Valley Of The Kings).

The Red Sea Riviera
Back in the 80s, in order to attract more tourist investment, a huge amount of money was spent on several specially developed beach resorts to take advantage of the crystal-clear waters, golden sands and world-class scuba diving offered by the Red Sea. The best known are Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Makadi Bay, and all offer a great choice of new or recently-built air-conditioned accommodation with many 4-star and 5-star hotels available. Most offer all-inclusive board basis too, which means even better value for money - so you have a little extra cash to bargain with at the local markets!