Egypt accommodation from NZ$83

Whether you’re an adventure-seeker or a dedicated Egyptologist—yes, that’s a thing—“the Gift of the Nile” is waiting to be unwrapped. Sure, a whole country with several millennia worth of history sounds tricky to see in one holiday, but you’ve got to start somewhere. Why not start with floating in the Red Sea, hiking through the Valley of the Kings or paying your respects to knowledge and culture at the Library of Alexandria? We haven’t even mentioned the food or the nightlife in Cairo…maybe you’ll need to book a few Egypt holidays after all. It’s a good thing Wotif has awesome deals!

Hotels in Egypt vary by city, with loads of accommodation near both ancient and modern highlights, so no worries about finding a place to stay. You’ll have several options to narrow down. If you want to start in the capital, get a head start booking hotels in Cairo right now!

Things to Do in Egypt

There are plenty of pyramids in Egypt, but the Great Pyramids in Giza are some of the most famous, and they happen to sit conveniently close to the Great Sphinx, who is tragically missing a nose. In nearby Cairo, learn more about what you’re exploring with a visit to the Egyptian Antiquities Museum and an arvo roving the streets of the Old City. North of Cairo, you can stand at the site of the Library of Alexandria—bibliophiles worldwide are still sad about the fire of 48 BCE.

When you think of luxurious Egypt accommodation, Luxor probably comes to mind. That’s because of the name, sure, and the fact that Luxor is home to the Temple of Karnak—a complex of ancient architecture and galleries by day and the start of a gorgeous evening walk along the Nile River by night. Northeast of Luxor, wash away all your ideas about sweating in the desert in Sharm El Sheikh, a coastal city with quiet Red Sea beaches in the Aqaba Strait.

Getting To & Around Egypt

Touch down at Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 35 km northeast of Cairo’s city centre. To get from city to city, hop on Egypt’s extensive rail system. For shorter distances, hail taxis, as cabs are very affordable. You know what else is very affordable? Booking Egypt hotels and airfares with Wotif! Don’t be in de-Nile. Book today!