Last minute Egypt

A-trip towards the Egyptian museum in Cairo has got to be close to the top of any holiday planner. It houses around 120, 000 ancient artefacts including things from the Tomb of Tutankhamun and 27 royal mummies from pharaonic times. So too is a trip towards the spectacular site of Abu Simbel having its huge two rock-cut temples, among Egypt's best destinations. The Valley of the Kings is home to 63 tombs and chambers internet dating through the 16th-century towards 11th-century BC.

And, although defectively damaged, few internet sites are far more impressive than Karnak, the biggest ancient religious website ever before built. Wander among its giant pillars and be overwhelmed. After your face features ended spinning from all this dazzling design, remembering the fantastic Pyramid, have you thought to go simple and visit a cruise down the lake Nile? Pick from an extra ship or take to a Felucca, a sail ship which has charted the river since ancient times. And for some really serious down-time, check out the fabulous Red sea-coast. Take to snorkelling or scuba diving around Hurghada in which coral reefs entice a rich variety of marine life. Or feel the wind in your sails at Moon Beach on the Gulf of Suez, a haven for wind and kitesurfing. Hop on a camel and trip to your remote St Simeon's Monastery.