For those looking to escape the dreary autumn weather, Egypt offers a sunny North African paradise that Brits have long adored. With its rich history, warm climate, and cost-effective travel options, it’s an excellent choice for holidaymakers.

The country’s hotels, particularly in tourist hotspots, provide a luxurious mix of modern facilities and traditional Egyptian hospitality. Given that 90% of Egypt is desert, it’s no surprise that summer can be scorching.

However, as the year ends, the days are pleasantly warm and the evenings cooler, making it ideal for activities such as exploring ancient ruins, Nile cruises, or desert safaris.

Sharm El Sheikh is renowned for its lavish hotels, desert dunes, and vibrant bazaars, while Hurghada, Egypt’s second-largest resort, boasts some of the world’s most vibrant coral reefs, making it a diver’s paradise.

Marsa Alam is rapidly becoming a top-tier tourist destination, especially for scuba divers, with its proximity to the Emerald Mines and the Temple of Seti I at Khanais.

Thanks to a limited-time offer from travel giant TUI, sun-seekers could enjoy the Egyptian atmosphere for less this winter.

Holidaymakers can snap up a staggering £626 off when booking a holiday to the Serenity Alpha Beach resort in Hurghada. Jetting off on December 6, this tempting seven-night all-inclusive escape includes return flights from London Gatwick, with packages priced from an enticing £562.18 per person – this is based on dual occupancy, reports The Mirror.

The lavish hotel itself promises a sensory overload with an array of five bars, five swimming pools, and six restaurants, not to mention its very own private beach. The resort is also home to a host of family-friendly features such as a kids club and a seaside play area.

Diving enthusiasts have much to look forward to with the on-site diving centre offering excursions to explore offshore reefs, shipwrecks and even opportunities for night-time dives.

Tripadvisor reviews for the resort culminate in an impressive 4.5 out of 5 score overall.

One couple were full of compliments, hailing it as a “beautiful hotel” and elaborating that “As you step off the transfer bus you are welcomed into paradise. The hotel grounds are beautiful so well kept, pools are plentiful and cleaned every day”

Echoing this sentiment, another family who visited in July expressed their awe at the setting, remarking “The hotel’s environment is absolutely stunning. The surroundings, greenery, pools, and beach – all of it made us feel like we were in paradise.”

A further glowing five-star review read: “The hotel is defo a five star hotel with so many amenities. The grounds are stunning and well maintained and the beach is beautiful with the snorkelling just off the pier rivals any location around the world with thousands of fish literally on the doorstep.”

Other fantastic value winter deals in Egypt include a seven-night stay at the Jaz Sharks Bay Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh from just £470 per person, departing on December 8. Alternatively, you could spend seven nights in a family room at the Casa Mare Resort in Marsa Alam for £502 per person, leaving a week later on December 15.

If you’re looking to start the festive season in style, a week at the TUI BLUE Makadi Gardens could be yours for £717 per person. This stylish adults-only hotel is part of the Tui Signature collection, offering high-end luxury for discerning guests.