Egypt!

Holidays between temples and corals: On a trip to Egypt, you can not only immerse yourself in fascinating underwater worlds, but also in the millennia-old history of the pharaohs.



When winter temperatures prevail in Europe, you can enjoy many outdoor activities in Egypt in the most beautiful sunshine. Diving enthusiasts in particular are drawn to the Red Sea Riviera during this season, where you can discover breathtaking natural wonders. Underwater sports have been established in the region since the 1950s, when the Austrian underwater filmmaker Dr. Hans Hass and the famous French diver Jacques Cousteau explored the Red Sea with its fascinating coral reefs. Today, some of the best diving spots in the world can be found here, with fully equipped facilities and internationally certified diving instructors who teach even beginners how to take their first steps underwater. Of course, many other water sports are also on offer - in seaside resorts such as Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, Marsa Alam, El Gouna or Taba, there is something for everyone. Relaxing on the Red Sea also includes such laid-back activities as Bedouin dining with delicious, slow-cooked food, campfires and music. For a relaxing wellness experience, you can pamper yourself with a wide range of spa treatments in the numerous luxury hotels.



In addition to all the sporting pleasures , you should not miss out on immersing yourself in the exciting history. Egypt offers a rich cultural experience spanning thousands of years of history. In this country you can be transported back to the time of the pharaohs and explore museums with countless artifacts such as coins, ceramic art, busts of ancient emperors, mosaics, sarcophagi and mummies. Or you can be enchanted by ancient Egyptian myths at a sound and light show in the temple of Philae or Abu-Simbel. These ancient archaeological sites are home to countless magnificent monuments, such as the temples of Ramses II and the sanctuary of Isis. Equally worthwhile is a trip to the ancient city of Memphis, which was once counted among the wonders of the world. There you will find fascinating tombs, mastabas, temples and pyramids. And Thebes, the former capital of Egypt, includes temples and palaces in Karnak and Luxor as well as necropolises in the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.

Highlights from the cuisine can be enjoyed in all regions. When visiting Cairo, we recommend a dinner in a boat restaurant followed by a felucca ride at sunset. Such mini-trips on the water are also offered in the historic towns of Aswan and Luxor. Or you can book a luxury cruise on the Nile: wake up in the soft light of the morning sun, cool off in the pool on deck during the day, visit ancient Egyptian monuments such as Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel and watch from the railing as fishermen cast their nets. But ancient traditions are also omnipresent in modern Egyptian everyday life. If you stroll through the bazaars and haggle for the best deals, smoke a water pipe and drink tea in old cafés, you can watch living history pass you by, just as it has done in Egypt for centuries. This country is a spectacle that must be experienced!

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