Cheap Egypt Beach Holidays
Egypt is a country with loads to offer as it contains some amazing beaches and some of the clearest waters around. But as well as that it is also a country steeped in histroy and if you are lucky enough to get out and explore as part of your holiday you could choose to see the famous Cairo pyraminds or the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. The sites and scenery in this region are second to none.
but of course many people choose to come to Egypt for a last minute beach holiday and never leave their luxurious hotel because they may not need to. The hotels tend to be of a 4 and 5 star standard and really do have everything you need from all inclusive meals and drinks to glorious private beaches and lovely pools and even spas. If you are looking to get away from it all and just relax then a cheap beach holiday in Egypt could be just the ticket.
Egypt has been a popular place to visit for diving holidays for many years and it's easy to see why. The coral reefs in this area and sea life are easily accessible and make for an amazing diving experience. You can take organised diving trips out into the sea or even just try a bit of snorkelling from the beach next to your hotel. You will see some amazing fish and colourful coral.
In comparison to other countries Egypt is still a very affordable place for a luxury holiday especially in the winter when the weather is still nice and in comparison to places like the Carribean, Egypt is more convenient to get too and cheaper too. Winter is a good time to visit Egypt as the weather is a perfect climate, no too hot and stuffy as it can get in the height of summer. If you are wanting to go site seeing in cities such as Luxor then it is even more important to go when the weather is not so hot, as this makes it unbearable for walking around and bus trips to see the famous sites. It is also hotter in the cities than on the coast as you will find with most places.
Of course the most popular and well known Egyptian beach resort is Sharm El Sheikh with a host of luxury hotels right along the beach front and most with their own private stretch of beach. The rooms are also luxurious many with 2 double or queen sized beds as standard and can provide excellent value for money on a half board or all inclusive basis. If you like to go shopping or eat out then nearby Naama Bay provides a cultural strip of shops, bars and restaurants for you to sample. You can reach Naama Bay by taxi from the main hotels in Sharm El Sheikh and the taxi ride is about 10-15 minutes. You will find the taxis very cheap as well.
You can reach Egypt from the UK in about 5 and a half hours and this makes it a more convenient choice than long haul destinations for families with children. There are two main airports, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. Both are served by many budget airlines now and so you can get to Egypt cheaper than ever before. Resorts in the Hurghada also make a great alternative to Sharm El Sheikh which lovely beaches and some great bars and restaurants.
If you are wanting to save money then it's a good idea to book well in advance to get an early booking discount, or book at the last minute to try and get a cancellation. If you booking your flight and hotel separately then you should try and book your flight as early as you can as flight prices increase the closer you get to the departure date.
