Egypt, home to some of the best preserved antiquities and monuments in the world is a fascinating destination. Cairo, the capital city is your gateway to the past as well as a starting point for most Egypt holidays.

Cairo is located along the Nile and is a beautiful blend of modern life and ancient traditions, also home to the friendliest people in the region.The Giza Plateau is located approximately 30 minutes south of Cairo city centre, is perhaps, the main attraction for tourism. Visit the Great

Pyramid of Cheops, sphinx and Solar Boat Museum for a half-day excursion during daylight, and return for an evening sound and light

performance after dark.

The Egyptian museum, conveniently located in the central metro are of Cairo is home to priceless art and antiquities dating back to the early

pharaohs through the height of Egyptian civilization during the 18th and 19th dynasties. The Mummy Room located upstairs to the right,

displays with reverence the remains of Ramses II, Amenhotep II, Thuthmosis IV and more.

Board the Nile cruise ship in Aswan or Luxor for the next leg of the well rounded Egypt holiday. This cruise is a three to seven night journey through the Upper Egypt monuments. A full day is devoted to the city of Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, the Ramusseum, Luxor and Karnak Temples, and the Luxor Museum. Early risers may opt for a 6am hot air balloon ride over the valley for a bird's eye view of the rugged

terrain and all that is built upon it.

Additional tour options include a Lake Nassar cruise or a one hour flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel for a self-guided walk through of the

mammoth mortuary temples built by Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great. Additional stops on the Nile cruise include the Ptolemy city of

Edfu, Esna, Kom Ombo for visits to the remains of the crocodile worship temple and the picture perfect beauty of Aswan to the south.

The perfect culmination to an adventure through antiquity is a trip to the Red Sea with its crystal clean waters and powder white sands. Some

of the most popular destinations on the Red Sea include Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam for the best diving in the world, water

sports, dining, shopping and beautiful natural surroundings where the desert meets the sea.

Cheap all inclusive holidays to Egypt are highly recommended as it leaves out the hassles of having to plan every aspect of your holiday.

This kind of trip is a truly unforgettable experience that relaxes you leaving you with complete peace of mind.