Excellent Egypt – give it a try

I have just come back from a ten night holiday to Egypt and have to report back on what a fantastic country it is and one I would happily return back to. Obviously we all have seen the news and the current unrest in the country politically so this made me feel slightly dubious on what to expect and if it was a good choice for a holiday destination. I can safely say that we didn’t have any problems what so ever and loved it from start to finish. The Egyptians themselves were fantastic, very friendly and welcoming, especially with my two small boys who they made a real fuss about. Nothing was too much trouble and getting to know you all on a first name basis the customer service was exceptional. Going in July I did worry about the weather and if it would be too hot for us but luckily for us we had a slight breeze so found it to be perfect. I think this makes Egypt such a good choice summer or winter destination you know you are guaranteed wall to wall sunshine.
 Luckily for us holiday goers Egypt is now a place you can visit while cruising which is fantastic as it gives you the choice to really discover the true Egypt and all the delights it has to offer. Few destinations can match the Red Sea for its exotic promise of history, mystery and spectacular natural beauty. Red Sea Cruises are possibly the best way to visit some of the world’s most fascinating and beautiful treasures.




Each port of call on a Red Sea Cruise will show you both ancient and modern sights - leaving you with wonderful holiday memories. The Red Sea itself offers stunning coral reefs, absolutely teeming with tropical fish and other marine life. We went out on a glass bottom boat for the day and saw some beautiful fish and the coral itself was amazing.

Coral from the glass bottom boat

 Being slightly wary of the shark horror stories this was a perfect way of seeing the sea life without even stepping foot in the water. When clients ask me for a red sea cruise the main cruise line that comes to mind is Thomson. They have some wonderful itineraries on the Celebration and usually come in at a brilliant price. The celebration is a wonderful ship with lots to offer such as a two-storey health and beauty spa, three restaurants, five bars , casino and two swimming pools to name but a few. The horizons bar is usually a favourite onboard allowing you to have panoramic views over the ports and beyond. The itineraries on offer consist of some amazing places. There is the Red Sea Magic which takes in Sharm El Sheikh, Aquaba, Port Sokhna and Safaga. The other option is the Red Sea Adventure which departs from Limassol to Ashdod, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez Canal and Safaga. These ports allow you to go off and discover Egypt and indulge in Diving and snorkelling, Camel riding, visit ancient wonders and sample the local cuisine.

Cooling down, visiting the Ice Bar in Egypt.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Egypt to my customers especially for those of you who are looking for some winter sunshine and bored of the Caribbean and the canaries; this could be a really good alternative.