Egypt is a country that is brimming with historical monuments to see and numerous interesting places to visit. Millions of tourists travel to Egypt to witness the “Land of Pharaohs” themselves which they only have seen in TV programs and Hollywood blockbusters. As you move through the streets and territories of this enigmatic country, the Egyptian tour will subsequently show its worth, and at the end you’ll have nothing but unanimous praise.
This is a short brief guide about the best places to visit in Egypt, the things to enjoy in Egypt, and everything in between. Whether you’ve planned for Egypt Tours for a few days or for a month, this list will give you an idea of everything Egypt has to offer to tourists.
Best Thing To Do In Egyptian Destinations:
- The Pyramids of Giza
You’ve probably heard of this before. If not, you’re certainly living under a rock. Also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops, this is the monument that Egyptians pride on. And they’ll all have good reasons for doing so. Firstly, it is among the oldest Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain intact. Secondly, its construction method and design is still unknown to archaeologists, scientists, and tourists alike which signifies the high-tech engineering abilities of ancient Egyptians.
- Peruse the city of Alexandria
In the famous port city of Egypt, the storied library in it was perhaps the largest collection of knowledge in the ancient world. It suffered series of disasters and as a result, only a fraction of the collection remains in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern renovated public library, and a major tourist center. Besides that, also get to see the Citadel of Qaitbay, Pompey’s Pillar, The El Shatby Tombs, and The Pharaonic Anfushi Tombs among other ancient marvels.
- Discover loads of history in Luxor
You can’t skip Luxor Tours if you’re coming to Egypt. One of the finest cities in the country, Luxor is blessed with numerous historical monuments constructed since the dawn of civilization. This includes mosques, citadels, temples, tombs, and forts. Among them, the Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Temple of Deir al-Bahri, and Medinet Habu are the standouts. The Luxor Museum alone has some of amusing artefacts of ancient Egyptian civilization including mummies.
- See the sunrise from Mount Sinai
Located in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, it is a religiously rich and sacred destination where God gifted Moses with Ten Commandments. The small chapels located at its summit offer awe-inspiring views of the sunrise which is enough to rejuvenate even the most depressed person on the planet. At the bottom of the mountain, you have the St. Catherine’s Monastery which is an unmissable historical site.
- The South Sinai
Southern Sinai which is known as the Governorate of South Sinai is mainly mountainous and has some of the popular cities of Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab. The place is visited mainly by independent travelers looking for some adventure, sacred places like Mount Sinai and its vicinity can be used for an epic ancient Egypt Tours.
- Siwa Oasis
One of Egypt’s most isolated settlements; it is perched in between the Qattara Depression and the Great Sand Sea amidst the Great Western Desert. The ruins of The Oracle of Amun is the biggest crowd puller which used to be a significant temple during the Greek and Roman period and was visited by Alexander the Great in 332 BC as part of his Egyptian conquest. The ruins of Shali and Spring of Juba are other places to see. Enjoy the camel and donkey rides as you chew the local dates.
- Abu Simbel
The two massive rock temples that used to move are located in the village of Nubia on the western bank of Lake Nasser. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was dismantled and relocated multiple times to protect them from invaders. At some point, the temples were abandoned only to be rediscovered later.
- Sail a felucca down the Nile River towards Aswan
The biggest river in the world which almost runs through Egypt in its entirety, felucca rides along this river is increasing in popularity among tourists. Don’t miss a chance to ride one from Cairo to Aswan.
Go diving in The Red Sea
The Red Sea is placed among the 7 Wonders of the underwater world where there are more than 1,000 species of invertebrates and approximately 200 varieties of coral life, both hard and soft. Hurghada, Sinai, and Southern Sinai are the best diving spots to take a deep dive in.
- Take a desert safari
The majority of the part of Egypt is desert. A short or long desert safari trip will take you through the footprints of one of the earliest human settlements in the oasis which went on to create the marvelous structures of Egypt. Both camel rides and vehicle safaris are popular.
- Egyptian Antiquities Museum
Want the biggest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts? The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo was built purposely for that. Built way back in 1835, some of the items displayed in here are painstakingly preserved under very exact and essential environmental conditions to avoid deterioration of monuments.
- Temple of Hathor at Dendera
A collection of small and large temples covering more than 40,000 sq km, The Temple of Hathor is just one of the many temples found in the complex overshadowing others because of its size and significance. The temple is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
- El Alamein
An interesting coastal village easily reachable from Alexandria, it is a sacred place where an excess of 7,000 tombstones collectively forming an enormous cemetery is located. Most of them are the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and II. Visitors often make a brief stop here to pay homage to these brave ones.
Visit All The UNESCO World Heritage Sites
While a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites have already been covered in the above points, you should try to pay a visit to all of them, if possible.
Hurghada And El-Gouna
The resort towns of Hurghada and El Gouna are perfect getaways from ancient tours. Both of these towns are blessed with some fascinating diving spots and tranquil beaches. Head out to one or both of them to wind off your Egyptian tour.
With so much to see and little time in your pocket, it can sometimes get quite overwhelming to plan the Egypt Tours properly. In such cases, you’ll need an expert helping hand. With nearly a decade-long experience in facilitating Egyptian tours, we’d be more than happy to do it for you. We are a company based out of Cairo and provide customized tours along with predefined ones. Contact Us today to get a quote or book them.