This guest post is by Ricky Durrance for Beat the Brochure.

When travelling aboard, there are certain people who love to do what normal holidaymakers wouldn’t dream of doing. Does this sound like you? Do you, instead of following the tourist trails, go off on a canter and experience something totally different? I am one such person, however when in certain places it is hard to ignore the herd. Take Egypt. Any trip has to include a visit to the pyramids and the other top attractions. But do not think that this is only what you should experience when in Egypt. Like all the other countries of the world, Egypt has lots of hidden gems – it is just a case of finding them!

Visit a Souqs

What does travelling abroad mean to you? Does it mean getting away from the tourists, experiencing what life is like for the locals and walking amongst them? The chances are it does, and you cannot get more of a feel for Egypt than at a Souqs – a typical Egyptian market. You’ll be able to take in all of the smells, sights and sounds of real Egypt, and experience what life is like in the country away from the overpriced tourist attractions. You’ll even be able to take advantage of a bargain or two. When booking cheap holidays to Egypt, make sure a visit to one of these markets is included on any itinerary.

Venture into the Desert

It may not come as a surprise to many, but Egypt has a lot of sand. Rather than seeing the desert as a place to avoid, embrace and explore it. Of course walking through the desert would be incredibly dull and quite dangerous, but not if you explore it on a quad bike! You may think that going on a guided tour of the desert qualifies as a very touristy thing to do, but the majority of people overlook this excellent opportunity. On some tours you even get to stop off and eat a traditional meal and ride a camel. It is great fun and a real experience you’ll never forget.

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Take to the Skies

When coming into land over a new country, it can be really exciting looking out of the window as the scenery and terrain become visible. However once you land it is difficult to get such a breathtaking view. But before you give up, there is a solution that will actually kill two birds with one stone. Take a hot air balloon ride over the traditional sites and ancient temples in Luxor. This way you will see all the wonders like few have seen them before, and secondly, you’ll be free from all the crowds down below. There are many hot air balloon experiences to choose from in Egypt – you could look down over the Nile or float above the world famous pyramids.

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It is not just about finding alternative things to do in Egypt. Of course, the vast majority of people will want to see the sights that make Egypt holidays so popular. The trick is to find ways to experience all of the normal things, just in a different way!

This guest post is by Ricky Durrance for Beat the Brochure.

Ricky Durrance is a Web Relations Executive for Beat the Brochure. Ricky is a keen traveller and writer who shares a passion for both. Ricky has travelled extensively, visiting various countries in Europe and South East Asia along with Australia, New Zealand and the USA.