Egypt Tourist Destinations include pyramids, historical monuments, ancient temples and several museums. There is something for every visitor in Egypt and that has made the country one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. There are several architectural structures having historical significance that should be explored by the travelers. Hence, Egypt Tourist Destinations encompass numerous antiquities and modernity at the same time.
Egypt is bordered by Mediterranean and Red Sea and is dominated by the historical River Nile and its fertile valley. The Eastern and Western deserts are the other major attractions for the tourists visiting the country. Tourist Destinations in Egypt are classified between the various cities and regions of the country, such as:
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- Luxor
- Aswan
- Hurghada
- Sharm El Sheikh
The 2000 years old city of Cairo is the capital of the country boasting of Christian Coptic and Jewish cultures. The tourists have an opportunity to see the pyramids, historical monuments along with Memphis and Saqqara. Memphis is famous for hosuing the temples of sacred Apis Bull while Saqqara is the ancient Egyptian cemetery on the desert. Other tourist attractions in Cairo include:
- Al-Muaallaqah (Hanging) Church
- Church of Abu Sergah (St Sergius)
- Church of Sitt Barbara (St Barbara)
- Church of Abu Mina (St Mena)
- Church of Abu Sefein (St Macarius)
- Church of Al-Adra (The Virgin)
- Church of the Virgin in Zaytoun
- Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas
- Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun
- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Mosque of Sultan Hassa
- Al-Refai Mosque
- Mosque of Al-Moayyed
Alexandria is an important trade city in Egypt that serves as the gateway to Egypt. The Mediterranean Sea is the center of attraction for the tourists along with some museums, royal palaces, temple, libraries and gardens.The travelers can get into another historical city, Luxor, considered as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Egypt. There is a host of interesting places to be seen in Luxor like:
- Luxor Temple
- Luxor Museum of Mummification
- Luxor Museum
- Temples of Karnak
- Valley of the Kings
- Valley of the Queens
Major tourist attractions in Aswan, an important inclusion in the itinerary of Egypt Travels are:
- Aga Khan Mausoleum
- Monastery of St Simeon
- Tombs of the Nobles
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- Elephantine Island
- High Dam
Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh are the popular beach resorts that offer ample opportunities for several marine sports activities like swimming, fishing, boating, diving and snorkeling.
Apart from the previous mentioned places of tourist attractions, your Egypt Tours must include the following sites:
- Giza
- Abu Simbel
- Sinai desert
- Mansoura
- Kharga Oasis
- Siwa Oasis
- Bahariya Oasis
- Farafra Oasis
- Dakhla Oasis
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