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RED HOT: 5 reasons why Egypt is the place to go right now

It's April, and you have anxiety that you haven't booked a holiday for 2019 yet! Well you better get packing, with small crowds, low prices and new tours, the land of the pharaohs is calling your name.

It’s April, and you have anxiety that you haven’t booked a holiday for 2019 yet! Well you better get packing, with small crowds, low prices and new tours, the land of the pharaohs is calling your name.

Egypt is back in fashion and there’s never been a better time to be trendy!

The destination disappeared from the travel radar for a few years, thanks to the political unrest that began in 2011 with a revolution removing dictatorial leader Hosni Mubarak from office, but stability has returned and the welcome mat is out.

There’s no time like the present right?  If the mixture of culture, adventure, and wonders of the world don’t have you packing your bags already, then the below 5 reasons to explore Egypt sure will!

 

1. THERE ARE NO CROWDS

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Travellers are returning to Egypt, but the load is still light which guarantees those folks calling into the country the luxury of space to explore without the crowds that once plagued the most famous sightseeing spots.

 

2. PRICES ARE STILL LOW

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Egypt is emerging from a tourism time warp, which means prices haven’t climbed much since 2010, so you can enjoy luxury for less or stretch their holiday budget to spend more time away from home. Winning!

 

3. THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

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Sun Island Tours offer 17 itineraries visiting the legendary locations around Egypt – there are round-trip expeditions from Cairo as well as combination tours venturing into nearby Israel and Jordan – with all dates guaranteed departures. The hardest part is picking which one you want to do.

 

4. SPECIAL INTEREST ON THE RISE

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Modern travellers demand immersive experiences to link them with local life so Sun Island Tours is increasing the schedule of special interest trips with activities like ballooning over Luxor, climbing Mt Sinai and venturing inside the pyramids now on offer.

These activities are once in a lifetime opportunities and make your Egyptian experience all the more unique and unforgettable!

 

5. EXPERTS LEAD THE WAY

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It’s not unusual for tour groups to be hosted by expert guides but in Egypt it’s highly-educated and enthusiastic Egyptologists that show travellers around.

By telling stories and sharing secrets about the characters that shaped history over the centuries, surely the coolest history lesson ever!

 

WHAT DO THE EXPERTS SAY?

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Sun Island Tours has been helping Aussies explore Egypt for 30 years with general manager John Polyviou noting three locations – Cairo, Luxor and Aswan – should be on every itinerary because they are home to tourism superstars. Check out what he has to say about this amazing destination…

 “There are the pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo, the East Bank and West Bank in Luxor, and the Philae Temple in Aswan, with most clients also including a Nile cruise,’’ the Egypt expert explains.

“But there’s a lot more to be done in these destinations and in Cairo there’s the chance to have a home-hosted meal where travellers meet a real family and learn how they live while tasting homemade dishes.

“Sharm El Sheikh is a destination a bit off the beaten track, where you can enjoy beautiful coastal resorts with five-star facilities, and this spot on the Red Sea is a place to relax and explore marine life by snorkelling or diving.

“From there you can visit St Catherine’s Monastery at the base of Mt Sinai – where Moses received the 10 Commandments – and climb the mountain at night to see the sunrise”

 

So have you started packing yet? With unbeatable prices for unforgettable experiences you just can’t pass up this awesome opportunity to visit Egypt.

Get in touch with Sun Island Tours today to get your tour sorted.

 

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Written by KARRYON contributor Sarah Nicholson

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