7 Best Places to Visit in Egypt
- nadineoraby
- May 29, 2019
- 5 min read
Egypt is a major tourist attraction site. People fly from all over the world to visit Egypt and get introduced to its ancient civilization. Egypt is where the pharaohs once lived and built their tombs and temples. Egypt’s history has never failed to impress historians and almost anyone who is interested in learning countries’ civilizations. It is a country where nature is in abundance; there are massive beautiful seas, multiple endless rivers, deserts, pastoral landscapes and moderate fresh weather. There are 27 governorates in Egypt, and there are some of these governorates that lie in Upper Egypt or Lower Egypt as well. All of these governorates range from big cities to smaller villages, each of which is special in its own way. Every Egyptian city has its own beauty and marvelous sceneries which would captivate its visitors indeed. When tourists visit Egypt, it is recommended that they have a program beforehand, in order to have enough time to visit all of the best places in Egypt that they cannot go back home without having visited at least once. Following is the best 7 places in Egypt that will take your breath away because of their sublime beauty.
The Pyramids of Giza
1. The Pyramids of Giza
Definitely whenever we mention Egypt, the first thing that comes to our minds is the Pyramids of Giza which are Khofo, Khafrah and Mankawrah. Moreover, there is also the Sphinx which is located in the same area of the Pyramids, and it is one of the most famous symbols of Egypt. The Pyramids are one the best places to visit because they reflect the Pharaohs’ professionalism in architecture and building since the dawn of civilizations. These pyramids are actually meant to be tombs especially made for the most powerful Pharaohs that were mighty. At the Pyramids, tourists can ride horses or camels and take some beautiful photos by the help of professional photographers who will guide them to pose properly to take the perfect photo shoot! How mesmerizing!
2. Luxor
Luxor is one of the beautiful cities where you can visit in Upper Egypt. It is one of the richest cities in Pharaoh’s monuments, temples,statues and valleys. It is well-known for its warm weather throughout the whole year, where the sun always shines.Luxor is one of the Egyptian cities where the Nile flows in. Archaeologists find Luxor an excellent city for monuments excavation. For example, The Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Memorial Temple of Hatshepsut are major tourist attraction sites that include many marvels and reflect Egypt’s most valuable heritage.
3. Aswan:
You can never go to Luxor without going to Aswan too. These two cities are parts and parcels of each other. In other words, they complement each other to a very great extent. In Aswan you can visit Abu Simbel Temples, the Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple. All of these sites have tombs, unique architecture and symbols written in hieroglyphic. Aswan too has a beautiful warm weather that is sunny most of the time and fresh at night.
4. Cairo
When you visit the Pyramids in Giza, do not forget to have a trip around Cairo. Cairo is the capital of Egypt. It is where all the wonders are. It is a big centre of attention to everyone not just only tourists. It has a lot of different places where you can visit and enjoy your time. You will find places that would educate you more about the Egyptian history like, The Egyptian Museum which has the vast majority of the charming monuments, mummies and Pharaohs’ belongings; there is also Al- Azhar Mosque which provides you with information about Islamic Cairo and religion in Egypt. Moreover, there is Khan-El Khalili which is a very big and dazzling market place. You can buy a lot of souvenirs, antiques, accessories, Egyptian style designed clothes and much more. There are also a lot of interesting restaurants in Cairo that serve the most famous foods in Egypt like Kosharyand Musakaa. You can never come to Egypt without at least having a taste of its unique food.
5. Alexandria
Alexandria is said to be the second most beautiful city in Egypt. It is referred to as “The Mediterranean’s Mermaid”; this is because it overlooks the Mediterranean sea. Alexandria is a marvellous city which also has its own very remarkable civilization and history. It was a cosmopolitan city where different ethnicities and nationalities had lived for so many years until the 1960s. There are many beautiful places in Alexandria that will captivate your attention like the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which is a massive library that has thousands of books in every genre and field; it has a conference hall where important events are held. You can also visit the National Museum which has a lot of monuments and The Qayet Bay Castle. There is also the Jewellery Museum which includes king Farouk’s belongings and gold, as well as the ancient jewellery too. The Montazah Park is one of the best parks you could ever visit in Egypt. It is where King Farouk’s palace exists and it is named “The Montazah Palace”. Moreover, you will enjoy the beach, the north coast, and the different activities you can do all day long and never get bored.
6. Sharm El Sheikh
This is one of the most extravagant and exceptionally beautiful cities in Egypt. It is where tourists love to stay at during their winter visits to Egypt because of the good weather. In this city, you will enjoy your stay at excellent 5 stars hotels that will provide you with a wonderful service and a whole program for your stay. There are many animation teams to help you have fun in the day and explore the wonders of the city. Sharm el Sheikh overlooks the Red Sea. You can go Scuba diving and have a one of a kind experience in watching the coral reefs and the vibrant and colourful fish. There are many beach activities that will give you a sweet adventure. At night you can visit Naama Bay’s market place to buy souvenirs, or go to oriental cafes and night clubs, Soho Square and Hollywood Sharm.
7. Dahab
This is city is where nature lovers would always choose to go. It overlooks the Red Sea as well and it is not so far away from Sharm El Sheikh. Dahab is a very calm city that will overwhelm you. It is a good place for meditation and relaxing. It is away from all of the hustle and bustle of the noisy large cities. You can also go snorkelling and watch the marvellous sea creatures beneath you, you can do some beach activities like jet skiing for example and parasailing too. It has a wonderful walking area that connects the hotels together and it is filled with various restaurants, cafes and shops. You can go camping in Dahab too, there are tents for camping lovers, and you can have barbeque there. One of the beautiful sites there is the three pools of Dahab, you will marvel at everything your eyes catch there! You can go on a safari in the desert as well. It is worth visiting!
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