Find Cheap Flights to Egypt

All-encompassing grandeurs of Egypt have been drawing in visitors from all parts of the world to engross them in the riches of the bygone era. The temples, pyramids, and mummies reflect the colossal cultural heritage of the popular Egyptian civilisation. Also, tourists visiting Egypt, the land of the pharaohs, must visit the Mediterranean beaches to experience the ideal blend of sand, sun and water.

With the millennia old Saqqara Pyramid Complex abide side by side with the vibrant Midan Tahrir, also known as the "Paris on the Nile", Cairo, the capital of Egypt is a fine example of a city where yesterday meets tomorrow. A melting pot of history and culture, a vacation here will include everything from visiting shopping for perfume and Egyptian hand craft and digging into its rich past at the Egyptian Museum to browsing fascinating work of art at the Townhouse Gallery of Contemporary Art.

The pyramids of Giza symbolise the grandeur of the ancestors of the Egyptian civilisation, of which the most prominent ones are Khafre’s Pyramid, Khufu’s Pyramid, and Menkaura’s Pyramid. To have a closer look at Khufu’s Pyramid, also known as the Great Pyramid, one has to travel through a 89ft-long Robbers’ Tunnel. The ardour to explore architectural brilliance must not end here, as the Great Sphinx of Giza, world's oldest known monumental sculpture, stands erect just next to Khafre’s Pyramid.

The city exudes a pride in its artistic heritage for the marvels of the departed ages adorn the city. Some of the visually compelling sights in Alexandria include the underwater ruins of Montazah, the Catacombs of Kom el-Shouqafa, Maamoura, the Coptic Cathedral of St. Mark, and Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque. The city is better known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean” as it offers a brilliant sight of the White Mediterranean.

With attractions like the Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, the Tombs of the Nobles and the Ramesseum Temple, Luxor city is recognised as the world's largest open air museum. You can also grab a panoramic view of the architectural beauty of ancient times on a hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

One of the most isolated locations in Egypt, Siwa is worth visiting if you want a relaxing spell, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Siwa uninfluenced by dark shades of urbanisation has successfully preserved many historical structures, such as the Shali Fortress, which deserve a spot on your travel catalogue.