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Egypt Holidays - Travel Guide |
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Family Friendly Egypt holidays - Egypt Hotels & Apartments only |
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 Egypt is synonymous with Pharaohs, the pyramids, temples and antiquities from ancient civilisations. From desert landscapes and dry, rugged mountains that reach to the sea, dusty cities full of exotic sounds and smells, and green strips of agricultural land snaking along the banks of the Nile. Egypt has something to offer all travellers from all walks of life. Spectacular diving in the Red Sea; unique desert experiences, whether on the back of a camel to Mount Sinai or on a jeep safari to the inner oases; the colour and chaos of Cairo and its markets; and felucca cruises on the Nile River are just some of the exotic attractions awaiting visitors. Egypt promises an unforgettable experience of history and relaxation - a mixture of discovery and pleasure. The two main holiday resorts in Egypt are both on the Red Sea and are Hurghada and the more well known resort of Sharm El Sheikh. Both resorts offer a wide selection of holiday hotels offering board levels from bed & breakfast through to all inclusive. There isn't the self catering option in Egypt.
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**Top four deals for families with free child places** |
| Best* Hurghada H/B for family's |
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Best* Hurghada AI for family's |
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Melia Pharaoh Hotel. 4-star B&B, H/B or AI. With comfortable rooms, a vast selection of sports and leisure activities, family friendly facilities and... More >>> |
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Titanic Resort & Aquapark. 4-star all inclusive. located in Hurghada on the second line of the beach in front of the sister property Jasmine Village. More >>> |
| Best* Sharm H/B for family's |
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Best* Sharm AI for family's |
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Melia Sinai Hotel. 5-star B&B, H/B or AI. An exclusive hotel entrained with 197 rooms and suites, overlooks the sea, the fabulous swimming... More >>> |
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Grand Azure Resort. 5-star all inclusive. Set in extensive landscaped grounds overlooking the panoramic view of Tirana Island and The Sinai Desert and mountain.. More >>> |
Use the search box below to see all of our holidays & hotels in Egypt. |
* Based on previous guest opinions. **Free child place(s) applies to accommodation only but may not be for all board levels. FCP's subject to availability but were available at time of publishing. |
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Egypt holidays travel facts Climate: Hurghada's Weather & Climate - Sharm el Sheikh's Weather & Climate (opens as a pop-up) Airports: Hurghada Airport (HRG) - Sharm el Sheikh Airport (SSH) (opens as a pop-up) Flight time from UK: Between 5 & 5.5 hours Visa Requirements: On entry into Egypt, you must obtain a visitors visa at the
airport of entry, the fee is £10 (subject to change). Sharm El Sheikh is considered a free zone, due to being located in the Sinai Peninsula. For travel on excursions outside the Sinai peninsula, the visitor’s visa is a requirement. Currency: The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in
major hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers cheques in GBP Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate charges or to withdraw funds from the ATM's. Time: Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from last Friday in April to last Friday in September). Language: Arabic is the official language although English and French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist areas. Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are standard. Useful contact information: Egyptian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: 020 7499 3304/2401 Egyptian Consulate website
British Embassy, Cairo: (202) 27916000 British Embassy website |
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 Looking for cheap holidays Egypt? Use the search box above to search for charter flights to Egypt and "low-cost" cheap flights Egypt, cheap holidays to Egypt including beach holidays Egypt & last minute Egypt holidays.
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Things to do in Egypt |
 Hurghada: There are several Aqua parks in Hurghada with the best being at the Titanic Resort. Entry is free for guest staying at the Titanic Resort & Aquapark. Open from 10:00 A.M. till sunset. Facilities include: wave pool water circulation system, rafting river water circulation system, twister slides, flying boats slide, master blaster slide, free fall slide, tube free fall slide, body slide, rafting slide, black hole slide, family rafting slide, tsunami slide, space hole slide, multi-surf slide, flying carpet slide, kids tube free fall slide, rainbow slide, kids boy slide, aqua tower (maxi), octopus slide, twin slide, elephant slide, snake slide, clown shower, penguin shower, rabbit slide, mushroom, dolphin, water circulation, systems for slides and attractions. Furthermore on the premises you will find a restaurant and a bar.
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Sharm El Sheikh: Mount Sinai & St Catherine’s Monastery. A day or overnight trip where you can climb to the summit of Mount Sinai to watch the spectacular sunrise, followed by a trip to the Monastery. St Catherine’s Monastery dates back to AD337 after the Byzantine Empress Helena ordered it built around the Burning Bush. Local hotels can arrange the excursion for you. |
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Glass Bottom Boat Trips: There are loads of boat trips on offer throughout all of the resorts and they can last between 1 to 3 hours. This is a great way to see the many species of fish that live in the coral just off the shore. Prices vary so check them out before booking. |
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Camel ride and Star watching in the Desert. As with the boats there are several camel (or should I say dromedary, as they only have one hump) trips on offer. Some take you in the evening for dinner under the stars around a camp fire and others take you during the day to a Bedouin camp and offer you mint tea and freshly baked bread. |
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Scuba Diving & Snorkeling: There are many opportunities for both activities BUT they should only ever be done by experienced swimmers and divers. Several "chance to learn courses" are available in the resort but this can take up a lot of your holiday time and you would do better to learn in the UK before you go. Details can be found here. |
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 Free child places - Holidays, Hotels & Apartments. Our dynamic search does all the hard work in sourcing holidays with free child places. It searches from self catering holidays right through to all inclusive holidays with free child places and only returns the best deal found. All you need to do is enter the childrens ages on the last day of the holiday and the database will show the best deal available. If your party includes teenagers above 11 then you must enter these as adults as the airline will charge an adult fare. If your family includes infants then excluded them in the search (i.e. don't class them as a child) but do call us before booking so that we can ensure that a cot is available. Not sure! then play safe and give us a call as you'll find us very family friendly. Read more.... |
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If you would prefer us to find you cheap Egypt holidays, hotels or apartments in Egypt for you then all you need do is give us a call on 0845 430 2004 or complete our holiday enquiry form and we will come back to you with the best price possible. We will also search for alternative dates and resorts so that you can then compare cost. |
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All Egypt holidays can be booked on-line or by calling 0845 430 2004. We accept: |
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