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- Info L. Madrid, Spain 4 contributions. Stellar. Don’t miss it. It will be the highlight of your life let alone your trip. Super well maintained and easy to walk.
- Bali2u0812. Bali, Indonesia 414 contributions. Amazing temple to visit on the island. We caught a boat from Aswan to visit this temple on the island… it is remarkable to learn they spent 8 years moving this temple stone by stone to its new location after the dam had submerged many temples.
- Alessia. Bern, Switzerland 9 contributions. Must visit. Old Cairo is a such underrated city to visit! Beautiful old town with coptic churches at the Nile River.
- Julia. Staffordshire, UK1 contribution. Great Trip. A good trip to see everything you can't get to visit in a week. Walid our guide was brilliant and took some fabulous photos.
- The Sphinx and Pyramids at Giza
- The Temple of Karnak
- The Valley of The Kings
- The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Abu Simbel’S Rock Temples
- Mohammed Ali’s Mosque
- The Egyptian Nile
- The Temple of Hatshepsut
- The Medinet Habu Temple
- Luxor Temple
When you think of Egypt, you think of the pyramids and the Sphinx. You can easily visit the pyramids from Cairo, where they are located in the suburb of Giza. The three great pyramids are right on the edge of the city, where the city stops and the desert begins. But there is more than just the three famous large pyramids: there are smaller pyramids...
The largest and most beautiful temple in Egypt is the Temple of Karnak. Or rather: temples. This temple complex is located near Luxor, in the heart of Egypt. It is a huge open-air museum of hieroglyphs, pillars and gates. The temple area is the result of 1,500 years of extensions and improvements by the Pharaohs. Each one wanted to pay homage to th...
For centuries, the Valley of the Kings was the place where dead Pharaohs were buried. The result is a maze of underground tombs and you can visit them on your Egypt trip. The most famous is that of Tutankhamun. It is a relatively small tomb of a fairly insignificant Pharaoh in history, but it is the only tomb in the Valley where all the splendor wa...
The most important museum in Egypt is the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Even though a new museum is being built on the outskirts of the city that will be even more impressive, for the time being this is the museum to see the riches of the ancient pharaohs. Here you can admire the famous death mask of pharaoh Tutankhamun and see pharaoh mummies. The oth...
One of Egypt’s most famous sights is located in the far south of the country. You can only visit them during a full-daytrip from the city of Aswan. We’re talking about the famous rock temples of Abu Simbel, located near the border with the southern neighboring country of Sudan. Pharaoh Ramses II had these impressive temples carved out of the rocks ...
As a variation between all Antiquities, the capital Cairo also has beautiful mosques with stunning architecture. The one of Mohammed Ali in the old citadel is definitely the most beautiful. With beautiful views of the city from the high citadel – you can even see the pyramids from here – the unique views and location is already enough reason to vis...
The Nile is the source of life in Egypt and a common element for every destination on your Egypt trip. Almost all sights in Egypt are located in a city on the Nile or at least nearby the river. A boat trip on the Nile is definitely a must-do on your Egypt trip. You can book sailing trips of several days or even a long Nile cruise, but you can also ...
This temple at Luxor is very different from all other temples in Egypt. The desert temple has a sleek and almost modern design with three symmetrical terraces. If you think the temple looks extremely well preserved compared to others you’ve visited, then you’re right. The temple has been almost completely rebuilt and reconstructed. The temple was o...
Our favorite temple at Luxor is the Medinet Habu, also known as the Ramses III Temple. This temple is much less visited than Luxor’s other sights, but is just as impressive. It is visited by tourist groups, but compared to the rest of Luxor it feels like an oasis. The Medinet Habu temple has been beautifully preserved: the murals still have many ol...
In the center of Luxor, near the Nile is the famous Luxor Temple. The temple once started as a small sanctuary of Hatshepsut and was expanded over the decades by pharaohs like Amenhotep III, warrior king Ramses II and even the famous Tutankhamun. These extensions make the temple easy to date: the deeper you get into the temple, the older the buildi...
- Have breakfast at the pyramids 8. Why not kick your visit to the pyramids up a notch with some falafel, hot mint tea and a vast picture-perfect panoramic view of the ancient wonder?
- Watch an authentic Tanoura performance in Cairo. Old Cairo is also home to the beautifully restored Wekalet el Ghouri Arts Center that hosts a wide array of cultural events.
- Experience Egyptian street food at Cairo's Kebdet El Prince. Situated in the heart of Cairo’s Imbaba neighborhood is Kebdet El Prince, a haven of Egyptian street food with a side of quintessentially Cairene sensory overload.
- Wander through the alleys of Old Cairo. The ancient streets of Old Cairo are mazes of narrow alleys filled with monuments, mansions, museums, and mosques.
Jul 16, 2022 · Visit the Pyramids of Giza. Explore The Valley of the Kings (And The Valley of the Queens) Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor. Float Down the Nile on a Cruise. Marvel at Abu Simbel. Brilliant Things to See & Do in Egypt. Delve into History at Karnak Temple. Wander Around Coptic Cairo.
Dec 18, 2023 · There is no lack of things to do in Egypt, as the country is brimming with ancient locations, beaches, landscapes, dive sites, and museums. Visitors can explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the ancient temples of Luxor, cruise along the Nile River, or head to Nefertaris’s tomb.
Jun 4, 2023 · Here are 25 unmissable Egypt landmarks that you need to visit. Most are pretty famous (that’s an understatement, I know) but some are hidden gems that often go under the radar. How many can you tick off? Table of Contents. Famous Landmarks in Egypt. Pyramids of Giza. Great Sphinx of Giza. Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. The Nile River
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Feb 28, 2018 · 9 of the Best Places to Visit in Egypt. 1. Cairo; 2. Saqqara, Dashur & Memphis; 3. Pyramids of Giza; 4. Luxor; 5. Aswan; 6. Abu Simbel; 7. Hurghada; 8. Sharm el Sheik; 9. Dahab; So Many Amazing Places to Visit in Egypt; Safety in Egypt
