Egypt tailor made holidays

Experience everything you want to on your Egypt holidays

Our Kuoni specialist travel advisors will tailor make your ideal Egypt holidays using their expert local knowledge and many years of experience. So whether you want to float over the West Bank, delve into the Valley of the Kings or dive beneath the surface of the Red Sea we can make your dream holiday a reality.

So, with complete flexibility, choose from our specially selected range of Egypt hotels, Egypt tours, a Nile cruise, flexible adventure or a multi-centre holiday to combine all the best bits of Egypt.


Our favourite tailor made holidays to Egypt:

•   Spend a lazy day off the coast of
Sharm El Sheikh aboard a boat and swim, sunbathe and snorkel to your heart's content.
•   You could visit the White Desert and its stunning limestone formations carved out of the rock by the wind before moving on to the mysterious tombs of Bagawat.


Egypt Honeymoons

All of our
Egypt hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in Egypt. Please note that due to local laws and customs, same sex honeymoons are not recommended in Egypt.

Tailor made Egypt holidays – how to book
•   Request a copy of our great Egypt, Dubai, Morocco & Arabia brochure or take a look at our online portfolio.
•   Call our knowledgeable and dedicated Egypt sales team on
01306 747002 and they can answer any questions you may have and guide you through your options
•   Alternatively, submit an
online quote request

Egypt Information

If you would like some more information regarding holiday ideas see our list of
information and facts regarding Egypt.

Time difference / local time

GMT +2 hours

Language

Arabic

Currency

Egyptian pound

Safety

Pickpockets operate around tourist areas, so never carry money in your back pocket and leave valuables and jewellery in the hotel safe.

Highlights

Egypt's famous sights include:

The Pyramids at Giza, Cairo
Discover these incredible structures, guarded by a sphinx lying nearby. Don't miss the evening Sound & Light Show.

Luxor's ancient attractions
See landmarks including Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings and Queens.

Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Red Sea
Here you can snorkel along spectacular coral reefs.

Beaches

Sharm el Sheikh and Red Sea resorts line a beautiful coast edging the warm waters of the Red Sea, which shrouds fantastic coral reefs and sunken shipwrecks.

The Red Sea is teeming with vibrant marine life – butterfly, grouper and napoleon fish, rainbow wrasse, moray eels, turtles and black-tip sharks. You can see these stunning creatures up close on a dive or at the local aquarium. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a pod of wild dolphins off the coast. Watch out for the deadly stone fish!

The Red Sea coast is a migration route for many birds flocking through from Europe. From August to December, keep your eyes peeled for raptors, cranes and white storks.

Passports and Visas

•   You’ll need a full valid EU passport, and the expiry date should be at least 6 months after your arrival back in the UK.
•   Brits also need a visa to enter Egypt, which you can get before you leave from: The Consulate General of The Arab Republic of Egypt (2 Lowndes Street, London, SW1X 9ET; 020 7493 5285).

Shopping

Barter for clothes, jewellery and other goods at vibrant bazaars and souks.

Flying time to destination

4¾ hours to Cairo
5¼ hours to Luxor
5¾ hours to Sharm el Sheikh

Sports

Watersports
Try snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing. You’ll also find several PADI centres where you can learn to dive among the multitude of tropical fish.

Eating/Drinking

Food
•   Authentic Egyptian starters are called mezzeh, and are best eaten with traditional pitta-style bread.
•   Lamb is marinated in spices and grilled for juicy kebabs and shwarma is the Egyptian equivalent of the Turkish doner kebab.
•   Popular desserts include dates soaked in milk, honey-laced pastries and baked rice.

Drink
•   Stick to bottled water, and remember that it’s easy to get dehydrated here in the summer.

Good to know

Religion
Islam

Clothing

•   Egypt is predominately a Muslim country, so make sure you’re properly dressed when out and about. Revealing outfits are a no-no, especially for women.
•   Pack lightweight cotton clothes in the summer and a jumper or jacket for cooler winter evenings.

Tipping

Tipping or ‘baksheesh’ is a way of life in Egypt and it’s customary to tip about LE£1 for every little service, so keep a pocketful of small change!

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

From February to April and October to November.

No climate data available