A lazy beach holidays is welcoming, but you’ll get more out of your trip if you go somewhere that is culturally enriching as well. The trick is discovering the perfect location that offers holidaymakers not only great weather and beaches, but also has a historical edge. Fortunately there are plenty of ideal destinations that are only a few hours flight from the UK. Cheap holidays to Sharm el Sheikh, Crete and Turkey all offer guests brilliant sunshine and the chance to explore and learn about ancient civilizations – all at a very affordable price!
Sharm el Sheikh combines sun with sites brilliantly. While many holidaymakers visits Sharm for its brilliant weather and superb diving sites, the culture is also worth the holiday. A trek in the Holy Mountains is a both beautiful and historical. Mount Sinai, where Moses received the 10 Commandments, is perhaps the most famous peak in this range. Also worth seeing on your trek is the Seven Elders of Israel Amphitheatre. This religious monument is about halfway up the peak and definitely worth the hike. If you’re staying for an extended holiday you may even want to consider a day trip to Cairo. Plenty of tour companies offer them and cheap holidays to Sharm el Sheikh can be much more affordable than staying in Cairo. Plus if you’re looking for a few days spent on the beach or enjoying water sports, this is the perfect location.
Cheap holidays to Turkey offer holidaymakers a great mix of ancient culture and beautiful scenery. There are numerous sites of historical importance here but the top destinations are Ephesus and Troy. Ephesus was a major city during the Greek and Roman eras. In fact with a population of 250,000 in 1 BC, it was considered the second largest city in the world. Troy has been a city of great importance in both fiction and reality. Today, visitors can view the excavated ruins of several cities that were built in succession of each other. Both areas attract huge amount of tourists, so after a day exploring the ruins, you’ll certainly want to relax. Stay at a hotel on the beautiful coast so after a day of sightseeing you can relaxing and unwind by the sea.
Crete’s combination of extraordinary beaches and ancient ruins make it another great holiday option! The iconic Greek coastlines need no introduction, from the beautiful white buildings to the crisp blue waters. Travel a bit inland though and you’ll find an ancient ruin or site nearly anywhere you look. The palaces of Knossos and Phaistos are a couple attractions not to miss. Another great attraction is the Heralkion Museum, which is home to thousands of important artefacts that have been found during excavations in Crete. There are plenty of offers on cheap holidays to Crete throughout the spring and early summer.