Egypt

Egypt is a fascinating country to visit. Its culture and history, combined with the chance to visit world-renowned archaeological sites, offer an experience unlike any other Neilson destination. 

Must see sites include the tombs and temples of Luxor, the pyramids of Cairo and further afield, the 'lost city' of Petra in Jordan. On the Sinai, St Catherine's Monastery is famous for being built on the site where God is purported to have appeared to Moses and Sharm El Sheikh is a cosmopolitan and vibrant resort.

The Egyptian people are very friendly and courteous and the shopping is great with lots of gold and silver for which you pay by weight rather than design. There are also leather goods, carpets, brassware and of course the famous Egyptian cotton. Some shops will work on the basis of a fixed price, while others may expect a bit of haggling.