No-nonsense advice and information to ensure you have a trouble-free and enjoyable holiday from 'Simply Egypt'

Egypt has been called ‘The Land of the Pharaohs’ and ‘The Gift of the Nile’. It has been a tourist destination since ancient times.

Visitors to Egypt will find that there are many different aspects to this land: small farming communities along the Nile Valley, picturesque and tranquil Aswan, cosmopolitan and exciting Cairo, majestic and historic Luxor and of course, the life-giving and timeless River Nile.

A 'once in a lifetime' experience

A holiday in Egypt and a cruise on the Nile are a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience and this guide was written for anyone considering such a holiday.

It is intended to provide no-nonsense advice and helpful information to ensure visitors have a trouble-free and enjoyable holiday and – not being associated with any tour company – you can be sure this guide is independent.

Learn how to haggle

Visit the major historic sites – including the Valley of the Kings and the Pyramids of Giza – as well as other interesting places off the usual tourist route, such as the Pharaonic Village in Cairo and the pyramid sites of Meidum and Dashur which pre-date the Giza pyramids.

Try the local cuisine and avoid ‘gyppy tummy’, shop for souvenirs, learn how to haggle for the best price and avoid being ‘conned’.

Enjoy a problem-free holiday

Follow the advice in this guide and you will save money. You could plan your own itinerary, budget in advance and hopefully enjoy a problem-free holiday.

Your holiday to Egypt will be memorable. This guide will help to ensure that it is memorable for all the right reasons.

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