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(1) Alexandria
Alexandria is only a few
cities in the world can equal Alexandria’s history, this coastal city has an attractive days gone by feel that can't be topped, it was founded by alexander the great was home to Cleopatra
and was a razzmatazz renegade city of the Mediterranean for much of its life although there are few historic remnants of Alexandria’s illustrious past to be seen today
the long seafront
Cornish road leading to its fort sitting on the site where its famous ancient lighthouse once sat remains a popular summer destination for Egyptians and foreign visitors alike to catch cooling sea breezes. Alexandria’s museums have been infused with intriguing exhibits tanks to underwater archaeological projects the current bibliotheca Alexandrina is a modern recreation of Alexandria’s famous ancient library while the town's historic attractions include an
evocative catacomb site.
(2) The Abydos Temple
The Abydos Temple is one of ancient Egypt’s most intriguing, aesthetic, masterpieces. is the temple of Osiris at Abydos, the temple which was built by satay the first
is located in the midst of a large necropolis that archaeologists are now excavating. there are a number of additional temple ruins to view here but, the temple of Osiris is the major attraction for most tourists, its hypostyle rooms which are adorned with Pepperous headed columns, include some of Egypt’s best relief work with scenes depicting the king and the gods of ancient Egypt, because the temple is located north of Luxor and is not on the major Nile cruise ship route it attracts far fewer tourists than the temples in laxer and along the Nile as a result. you're likely to find yourself wandering around the temple's hallways with only a few other people.
(3) The white Desert
White desert national park is located in the western desert immediately south of the Bah aria oasis, is Egypt’s strangest natural marvel, surrealistically formed chalk, pinnacles and massive rock loom over the desert Plateau. giving the impression that icebergs have become trapped in a sands cape this breathtaking beautiful landscape seems like something out of a science fiction film
and it is a popular spot for four WD desert tours and overnight Camping both of which can be easily planned in bah aria oasis
this is the ultimate strange playground for desert enthusiasts and explorers while anybody who's had their fill of temples and tombs would appreciate the beautiful natural surroundings.
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(4) Sakkara the pyramids of Giza
Sakkara the pyramids of Giza are well known but they aren't the only pyramids in Egypt. Has to offer Sakkara is a huge necropolis of tombs and pyramids that was used during every era of Pharaonic power and is only a day's journey from Cairo. It is the most renowned for its old kingdom step pyramid which demonstrates how ancient Egyptian architects refine their engineering skills to achieve a genuine pyramid shape. However, there is much more to see beyond the step pyramid with some of the nearby tombs such as the Mastaba of Thai displaying some of the country's best tomb murals the red pyramid and bent pyramid are located nearby at the dasher pyramid site and should be included on every Sakkara visit.
(5) South Sinai
(6) Islamic Cairo
Mosques madrasas and
monuments spanning from the Fatimid through the Mamaluk
dynasties are crowded into the evocative tiny alloys of the capital's Islamic Cairo neighborhood. this is where you'll discover khan el mays Kallie’s shopping souk where coppersmiths and craftsmen still maintain small studios and kiosks brimming with pottery fabrics spices and perfumes a maze of lanes surround the market which is home to some of the most stunning surviving buildings from the previous Islamic empires there's a lot of history to discover here you can visit the Al-azhar mosque and the brilliant sultan Hassan mosque and be sure to climb to the roof of Bab Zuela's historic medieval gate for the greatest minaret strewn views of the neighborhood.
(7) The Red Sea
A realm as intriguing as
the temples and tombs on
land exists beneath the surface of the red sea. Scuba divers go to the red sea's coral reefs for both the soft corals and the abundance of sea Life which includes everything from colorful reef fish and nudie branches to sharks dolphins turtles rays and even dugongs. the most well-known towns for divers is charm el sheik which is located on the Sinai peninsula and is closest to the reefs of Muhammad national park, as well as the reefs of the straits of Tehran to dive the sites in the straits of
Gulbak travel to the red sea resorts of Hurgada or Algona while expert divers should head to Marsa alam the closest base for diving Egypt’s deep south dive Sites.
(8) Abu Simbel
even in a land where
temples abound Abu Simbel stands out this is Ramses the second magnificent temple with enormous statues guarding the entrance and a lavishly decorated interior with wall murals Abu Simbel is well known for its megalithic proportions but it's also well known for the remarkable engineering achievement performed by UNESCO in the 1960s which saw the whole temple relocated from its original location to save it from being flooded by the Aswan Dam exploring Abu Simbel now is about
praising the worldwide effort to conserve the temple complex as much as it is about staring in astonishment at Ramses the second awe-inspiring construction achievements.
(9) The River Nile
The Nile is a river that
runs across Egypt and defines the country a multi-day voyage down this famous
Canal which saw the development of the
Pharaonic era is a highlight for many tourists to Egypt cruising the Nile is also the most peaceful way to visit the temples that dot the river's banks between Luxor and Aswan and dawn the sunset over the date palms studded river Banks backed by sand dunes it's one of Egypt’s most serene panoramas you may also cruise the Nile by Falucha which are Egypt’s traditional Latin sailed wooden boats for a less crowded and slower Experience and don't mind roughing it a little the majority of cruise ship itineraries depart from Luxor or a swan however Faluchas may only be rented from a swan for multi-day journeys.
(10) The Pyramids of Giza
The pyramids of Giza
were royal tombs built for three different pharaohs
the northernmost and oldest pyramid of the group was built for Khufu the second king of the fourth dynasty called the great pyramid it
is the largest of the three the last surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world the Pyramids
of Giza are one of the
world's most recognizable landmarks having odd travelers down through the ages these tombs of the pharaohs chiops that's Khufu
Shefrin that's measure guarded by the enigmatic sphinx are usually top of most visitors lists of tourist attractions to see in Egypt and often the first sight they head to after landing today sitting on the
desert edge of Cairo sprawl these megalithic memorials to dead pharaohs are still as wondrous as sight as they ever wear and an undeniable highlight of any Egypt Trip.
