There’s more to Egypt

With its short flight time and convenient location just outside the Eurozone, Egypt is set to be busier than ever this summer – but this ancient country offers much more than camels and credit-crunch bargains.

A melting pot of cultural influences, rich in history, with stunning beaches and outstanding diving and watersports, it is a destination suitable for the whole family and tour operator, Tropical Sky, has some exceptional offers for the many different ways to experience Egypt.

Be A Culture Vulture in Cairo - Home of the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, this cosmopolitan capital is the largest city in Africa and offers an exciting visit with plenty to do. The five-star Le Méridien Pyramids resort boasts unparalleled views of the majestic, ancient splendor of the Giza Pyramids. Located close to Cairo’s city centre, the resort is the ideal place to explore the ancient mysteries of Egypt.

Tropical Sky is offering a four-night Cairo city break on a bed and breakfast basis, staying at the Le Méridien Pyramids resort from £469 per person based on two sharing. Valid for selected departures in September, the price includes flights with British Airways from London Heathrow, transfers, taxes and surcharges.

Learn To Scuba Dive In Sharm El Sheikh - Sharm El Sheikh is located at the centre of the Red Sea Riviera, considered by many to offer the very best diving in the world, boasting over a thousand species of fish and an exceptional living reef, forming a elaborate system of caves, lagoons, gardens and plateaus.

The Ritz-Carlton is a great choice for both experienced and novice divers. In addition to a wealth of facilities including a choice of restaurants, four swimming pools, a fitness centre, spa and children’s club, this five-star resort is home to the Red Sea Waterworld dive centre, part of the Red Sea Diving College – recently voted number-one dive centre in the world for the third consecutive year.

Tropical Sky is offering seven nights on a bed and breakfast basis, staying at the Ritz Carlton Resort Sharm El Sheik from £799 per person based on two sharing. Valid for selected departures in September, the price includes charter flights from London Gatwick, a PADI Open Water course, transfers, taxes and surcharges. Certification fee and PADI manual cost around €85 to be paid for locally.

Cruise the Nile in style – The longest river in the world, the northern section of the Nile flows to Egypt and empties into the Mediterranean sea. Most of Egypt’s population lives along the Nile and nearly all the cultural and historical sites of Ancient Egypt are found along the banks of the river.

Tropical Sky offers a seven-night Nile Cruise on board the five-star MS Sunray from £949 per person (based on two sharing). Valid for selected departures in September, the price includes flights from London Gatwick with Monarch, accommodation on a full-board basis and excursions to the temples of Karnak, Luxor and Edfu.

For more information visit tropicalsky.co.uk / holidays4scubadiving.co.uk .