Traveling to Egypt to spend a vacation has become a common dream for the majority of travelers as Egypt has become one of the most interesting and the greatest country to visit for the massive amount of attractions, recreational sites, and incredible activities to enjoy with the members of a family. There are lots of Tours Egypt to enjoy while spending a vacation in Egypt and you will definitely find your passion in so many places in Egypt. You can head to the greatest historical sites in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan which most of them date back to the days of the great ancient Egyptians and others are modern achievements that can be missed to check the Egyptians culture and civilization.
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Here is a list of the top 10 incredible things to do in Egypt:
1. Enjoy A Splendid Visit to the Valley of the Kings
This is one of the great ancient Egyptian archeological sites that is located on the west bank of Luxor city and nearly all tourists who come to spend their vacation in Egypt really love visiting and exploring it. What makes this site a real impressive one is that it contains inside the royal tombs of the greatest Pharaohs who have ruled Egypt especially those in the 18:20 dynasties like the royal tombs of Ramses VI, Ramses II, Seti I, and the tomb of the young Pharaoh, Tutankhamun that was the reason for “The Pharaohs’ Curse”.
Photography isn’t allowed in that sightseeing but you won’t need to do so but actually to live each second of your adventure there. The majority of the ancient treasures which were found inside the tombs of those kings were moved to the Egyptian Museum where you can check and have a look at them especially the impressive room inside the museum that contains the amazing treasures of King Tut including his Golden Mask “The Death Mask”.
2. Explore the Great Pyramids in Giza
There won’t be tourism in Egypt without the impressive Pyramids in Giza that must be a stop to any traveler who comes to Egypt to spend a vacation. One of those pyramids is actually considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World which is the great Pyramid of Khufu in which you can enter to explore the majestic chambers, tunnels, and an amazing number of stones that were used for its construction. Don’t forget to take the amazing kissing shot with the Giza Sphinx that dates back to 4500 years ago along with the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Macquarie.
It is really a fascinating tourist spot that is extremely safe and all tourists love to start their adventure in Egypt before visiting the other remarkable historical treasures in Egypt. Enjoy riding camels and horses in Giza Complex and tour around the whole impressive attractions & landmarks that are located in the complex and enjoy taking wonderful pictures with the ones you love.
3. Have A Look At Abu Simbel Temples
It is an awe-inspiring tourist sightseeing that is well worth the visit and it takes around three hours driving from Aswan to be reached and upon your arrival to Abu Simbel, you have a look at two massive colossal temples that belong to King Ramses II and they overlooked the Nasser Lake but they were removed to a higher position after the construction of Aswan Dam. The great temple was constructed following the orders of King Ramses II to commemorate the victory he gained in the Battle of Kadesh after signing the first peace treaty in the history of mankind.
The other amazing temple was established for the wife of the Pharaoh “Queen Nefertari” who was so dear to the king’s heart and he intended to establish something special for her and he ended up with that unbelievable piece of art. The most interesting time to visit the great temple of Ramses II is during the Sun Festival which takes place twice a year, once on Oct 22nd and the other time is on Feb 22nd. Try not to miss such a glorious visit to Egypt during your vacation.
4. Enjoy A Visit to the Egyptian Museum
The amazing Egyptian Museum of Antiquities is located in the north of Midan Tahrir downtown Cairo and it is an essential place to visit in Egypt to understand a lot of things about the great ancient history of Egypt and to have a look at the greatest artifacts, monuments, and treasures that were found in Egypt. You will learn lots about the culture, art, civilization, hieroglyphs, music, and history of Egypt through exploring the well-preserved human mummies, animals, statues, and carvings. And you should definitely buy the entry ticket to the room of king Tutankhamun preserved treasures which were found in his tomb at the Valley of the Kings.
We can see nowadays the dedicated work of the Egyptian government & the Ministry of Tourism to improve the Egyptian sightseeing in Egypt and witness the impressive efforts paid to establish more fabulous tourist spots especially the efforts paid to construct the hypnotic Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza which is going to be after its construction, the greatest museum all over the African continent.
5. Don’t Miss A Visit to Karnak Temple in Luxor
There are lots of amazing temples that date back to the days of the Ancient Egyptians and among the most important & the biggest of them is the majestic Karnak Temple Complex that is located in the east bank of Luxor and it has been the most important Pharaonic places of worship for the ancient Thebans. You can find there the largest temple of Amun Ra that dates back to the 18th dynasty of the ancient Pharaohs.
There are two extra temples in the complex that were dedicated to Mut & Khonsu in addition to lots of obelisks, sanctuaries, temples, pylons, and kiosks to have a look at while being there and you will also enjoy a lot if you got the chance to attend the Sound & Light show at the Karnak Complex at night through which you will understand a lot about the great Egyptian civilization & culture.
6. Enjoy A Nile Cruise Tour
Among the top things to do in Egypt is getting on the board of a Nile Cruise and starting a sailing excursion in the middle of the Nile River. Nile River Cruises have lots of types and different schedules that fit all schedules, itineraries, and the desire of any traveler to enjoy the best of Egypt.
Through getting on the board of one of those Nile Cruises, you will be able to visit the best sightseeing in Luxor & Aswan cities with an Egyptologist tour guide including Philae Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Luxor Temples, and lots of other magical sites.
7. Head to Khan El-Khalili Breathtaking Bazaar
There is no tourist comes to Egypt with no desire to have a shopping tour and to buy lots of souvenirs and personal items for his friends and family back home and the best-recommended spot to have such a terrific tour is the exceptional Bazaar of Khan El-Khalili that is located in Old Cairo and has been the main shopping center in Egypt since the 14th century.
In this marketplace, you will find nearly all of the things that you may need including food, clothes, jewelry, spices, souvenirs, precious stones & statues, papyrus, alabaster, camel toys, copperware, and lots of handcrafted silver items. Being in that medieval souk is a wonderful experience and it enables you to get all of the items you desire at a very reasonable price since nearly all vendors there are opened to bargain.
8. Head to the Beautiful Coastal City of Hurghada
Relaxation and enjoying the absolute meaning of entertainment is well-achieved in Hurghada because of its wonderful location on the Red Sea, the huge number of hotels & resorts inside, the amazing diving & snorkeling spots in it and around the city that make it more suitable for Egypt’s guests to enjoy the best recreational vacation full of fun and entertainment.
In addition to the whole water activities that can be arranged there, you can also enjoy having a desert safari through which you will meet the local Bedouins, listen to their stories, have a fantastic BBQ dinner under the beautiful sky at night and smell the beautiful smell of the wind.
9. Enjoy A Tour of Alexandria City
Alexandria city is located close to Cairo city and it takes around a couple of hours by car to reach your destination. There, you will find that you can a lot of places to visit and countless activities to practice with your partners.
Among the most recommended places to visit in Alexandria is Alexandria’s Great Library, the citadel of Qaitbay, Pompey’s Pillar. Alexandria Corniche, and have a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. It is a different experience with the ability to enjoy the amazing view of the Sea in front of you wherever you go.
10. Visit the Great Attractions in Aswan City
There is an adjective that is best used to describe this hypnotic city which is “Beautiful”. Everything in Aswan city is beautiful and breathtaking starting from its Nubian village with its gorgeous colorful houses, the great High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk that dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, the spectacular Philae Temple of goddess Isis, and also the ability to visit Kom Ombo & Edfu Temple and list all of the amazing stories about the ancient deities in Egypt.