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Discover the charm of Sharm El Sheikh

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The vivid colour of the marketplace, the white sandy beaches and warmth of the people are all available in Egypt. Sharm El Sheikh holidays bring this wonderful destination to the traveller who loves the sea, diving, snorkelling, sun bathing, great restaurants and much more. Such adventures as gazing at the stars over the desert, getting a “fish pedicure”, visiting the Old Market and enjoying a choice of fun attractions await the visitor to Sharm El Sheikh.

Diving is world class here; an abundance of diving lessons for novice can also be found. For the more advanced diver, boat trips to Tiran Island are available. Snorkelers can enjoy the reef at Ras Mohammed National Park, and a host of other sites are available through the dive centres in the city.

A holiday in Sharm El Sheikh would not be complete without the beach for relaxing and sun. A visit to El Fanar will give the traveller an opportunity to relax and soak up sunshine, with the possibility of snorkelling as well. Snacks and a bar can also be found here, and for a small entrance fee, chairs and towels are available.

Il Mercado is the shopping area, with cafes, restaurants and numerous vendor stalls as well as stores. With so many choices, shoppers are sure to keep busy.

Other sports found in Sharm El Sheikh include horseback riding, kite surfing, windsurfing, sailing, parasailing, ice skating, bowling and camel riding, as well as snorkelling and diving. With even more available for the children, such as karting on a track, the whole family is sure to enjoy a fabulous holiday. Visit this charming Egyptian city soon for a holiday to remember.

My dream holiday in Egypt

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A country filled with millennia worth of history and a wide array of exotic sites, Egypt is the place for a dream holiday. From bustling cities to Cairo to the famed Pyramids of Giza, Egypt always has something spectacular to see. A cheap flight to Sharm El Sheikh and other Egyptian cities like Cairo and Alexandria is a great way to reach the country from abroad. With so much to see and do, your dream holiday to Egypt is sure to be exciting and unforgettable.

A great place to start sightseeing on your holiday to Egypt is Cairo, the nation’s capital and largest city. The largest city in both the Middle East and Africa, Cairo is filled with ancient monuments, historic landmarks, and rich cultural institutions. Straddling the banks of the famed Nile River, this iconic city has something for everyone. The Egyptian Museum is one of the city’s top cultural institutions, and is home to one of the world’s largest and most impressive collection of Ancient Egyptian artefacts. Another top destination is the Coptic Museum, as well as the breath-taking Citadel and Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha. Other top attractions and sites of interest in Cairo include the Hanging Church, Islamic Cairo, Old Cairo, and Tahrir Square.

Alexandria is another great city to visit during a holiday to Egypt. One of the world’s oldest and most significant cities, it is home to everything from world-class museums to landmarks dating back to the time of Alexander the Great. Alexandria’s top sites are the Citadel of Qiatbay, Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Theatre, the Alexandria National Museum and the fascinating Graeco-Roman Museum. The city also plays host to some of Egypt’s top restaurants, cafes, shops, and nightlife spots.

No trip to Egypt is complete without stopping at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Among the most renowned landmarks in the ancient world, they are truly a sight to behold. Other top holiday destinations in Egypt include Luxor and the ancient ruins of Memphis.

With so many great sites, a holiday to Egypt is sure to be a dream come true.