Things to Do in Egypt

Egypt offer plenty of things to do for the tourists. The shopping complexes, bazaars, pulsating sea beaches, desert oasises and many more are there offering tourists a tidy and eventful holiday.

Put your bargaining skills to test at Cairo's famous Khan-el Khalili market. Being one of the world's biggest bazaars, the shops there, are always pulsing with commerce and jam-packed with spices, coppersmiths, perfume and trinkets. Enjoy tea at the 200 years old Fishawi's tea house located within the premises of the market. Get an unusual experience at the world famous Souq al-Gamaal Camel Market at Birqash, 21 miles from Cairo and the livestock market at El-Hebel near Luxor.

Take pleasure in sunbathing, swimming and scuba diving at the El Ein El Sokhna beach of Cairo. Kharga oasis with its Berber community, temples and museums is sure to offer you an eventful trip. A camel ride on the sand dunes near the hot springs at Dhakla Oasis is another affair loved by every tourist. The near by Bashandi and Bahariyya villages are known for their markets selling local handicrafts, olives and dates. Siwa located amidst picturesque and idyllic surroundings is a perfect pleasure resort.

Ride on five days Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan or go on a hot air trip balloon trips witnessing splendid views of the pyramids, the Sphinx and ancient temples of Karnak and Abu Simbal. The beaches at Alexandria, 'The Pearl of the Mediterranean', are one of the most beautiful summer retreats of the world. Red coasts resorts like Sharm el-Sheikh and diving resorts, beaches, stunning coastline and vast deserts. Sharm el-Sheikh and Na'ama Bay are much better developed and exclusive, with private beaches. Trek the incline of Mt Sinai to test your resilience.