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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Natalie Wilson

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 12 of the best things to do in egypt | History Defined

Capital Cairo was once known as the Paris of the Middle East - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Egypt, a link between northeast Africa and the Middle East where ancient landmarks meet the capital Cairo’s lively hub of culture and culinary delights, is on the rise as a tourism hotspot.

Swapping classic European holiday destinations for some winter sun at Egypt’s affordable Red Sea resorts in Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada has become a cost-effective choice for UK travellers chasing the sun between September and May.

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