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Why Travel to Egypt

Explore Egypt where the tourist attractions are larger than life. Magnificent feats of building and architecture lie along the lush Nile River, making this the largest outdoor museum in the world. Travel to Egypt is in full swing for South Africans wanting a holiday escape that has it all. All the spectacular sights from the towering pyramids to the famous temples of the Pharaohs are there to welcome you. Egypt will bring out your inner explorer.

Once you have toured the city of Cairo, with its exciting Egyptian Museum, it is time to head for the grand old city of Luxor. There you will board your Nile cruise which is included in most Egypt holiday packages. Visit the tombs in the Valley of the Kings, where the famous Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered, and wander through the magnificent Karnak Temple and sail in five star luxury to Aswan. Here you will be in awe of the unfinished obelisk and Philae Temple rescued from the rising waters of the Nile.

Top places to visit in Egypt

On its completion the new Grand Egyptian Museum will be well worth a visit.
Visit the Giza Necropolis, the site of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Valley of the Kings, the final resting place for the Pharaohs.
The tranquil town of Aswan set along the winding curves of the Nile.
Abu Simbel, the great temple of Ramses II.
The White Desert – chalk mountains in the desert lend the landscape a snowy wonderland look, a must see!
South Sinai, a beach lover’s paradise.

Egypt travel packages are tailored for honeymoons and family holidays and even if you develop museum fatigue you can admire many great sights like the Temple of Kom Ombo from the pool deck on your floating palace. Here too you will enjoy sumptuous meals and nightly entertainment.

Contact Thompsons Holidays for affordable Egypt holiday packages starting from 7 nights including flights, accommodation and excursions in Cairo and a romantic Nile cruise.

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