I have always thought that one day I would visit Egypt. Think Egypt and you probably think of ancient treasures – where ‘Giza’ is not Cockney from London. Sun baked beaches and clear water are replaced by the thought of the great Pyramids.
If your idea of great Egypt holidays involves being near or in water, then Hurghada may well be the place for you. It’s no wonder that the place is known as the ‘Red Sea Riviera’, as there is so much to do. Some of the activities on offer include: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing and diving. You don’t have to be an expert to love the diving, which is the great thing about Hurghada. Some of the world’s greatest underwater sights can be seen with just a basic snorkel.
Four miles south the southern section of Sharm El Sheikh stands on a cliff overlooking the port. and is a great view.
One of the centre for tourist activities in Sharm is Na’ama Beach. Located just north of Sharm, this area is developing into a resort town of its own. Most Sharm El Sheikh hotels at Na’ama Bay have their own, private beaches with comfortable amenities such as chairs, shades and even bars.
Shark’s Bay is also nearby, and again is a growing resort community with more and more to offer, along with several diving centers.
If an Egyptian beach holiday is not what you are looking for, then consider a tranquil cruise on one of the longest rivers in the world. Nile cruises are the perfect way of seeing life as it has always been in Egypt. Little has changed over many centuries, so the sights should stir great emotion within. The tour will visit Esna, where you can see the temples of Karnak and Luxor, and stroll among the great temple of Amun Ra. You will see the dam at Aswan, a piece of engineering that would have made the Pharoahs proud!