Egypt
Egypt welcomes you with its mighty Nile and magnificent monuments, the beguiling desert, and lush delta, and with its long past and welcoming, story-loving people. Egypt has been one of the oldest civilizations on earth. It houses the famous pyramids from its thousands of years of history that you must visit and admire its magnificence. It’s been a constant topic of debate about how the ancient Egyptians built the great pyramid of Giza for the Pharaoh Khufu. Egypt is famous for a lot of things, some of them are as follows. Egypt is so rich in history that something or the other has hundreds of years of story to experience. Egypt has a lush landscape along the river Nile full of diverse flora and fauna that is waiting to be experienced. Try the best adventure sports in Egypt like sand boarding which is similar to snowboarding except it's on sand dunes. Ride a horse through the desert and have a taste of the Egyptian adventure. Egypt’s souqs are the perfect destination, with as much entertainment as anything else – not to mention more offers of tea than you could ever drink. Buy some souvenirs to show to your friends and family about how vibrant Egypt really is. Change their perception that Egypt is just full of sand and show them how outgoing and friendly the people are and how many 'awhas' or traditional coffeehouses in Egypt are. The desert landscape in Egypt is vast and surprisingly varied. And there’s just as much variety in how you can explore it. Now we know that Egypt offers a vast no. of experiences thus we narrowed down the attractions to 10 so that it will be easier for you to be decisive regarding your travel. Here are the top 10 things you must do in Egypt.
1. Great Sphinx of Giza- The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human that is more than 4,500 years old.
2. Karnak- It’s a giant temple complex, which comprises of a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons and other buildings in Egypt. It also has a giant temple dedicated to Amun-Ra.
3. Luxor Temple- Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. It was constructed and added to by many pharaohs like Ramesses2 and Tutankhamen, etc.
4. Egyptian Museum - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamen’s treasures.
5. Temple of Kom Ombo- The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. It is known for its unique double structure & mummified sacred crocodiles.
6. Siwa Oasis - It is an urban oasis in Egypt between the Qattara Depression and the Great Sand Sea in the Western Desert. Its fame lies primarily in its ancient role as the home to an oracle of Ammon, the ruins of which are a popular tourist attraction which gave the oasis its ancient name Oasis of Amun Ra. Historically, it is part of Ancient Libya.
7. Cairo Citadel - The Saladin Citadel of Cairo is a medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo, Egypt built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders.The location, on Mokattam hill near the center of Cairo, was once famous for its fresh breeze and grand views of the city.
8. Naama Bay - Naama Bay is a natural bay in Sharm El Sheikh resort and is considered the main hub for tourists in the city, as it is famous for its cafes, restaurants, hotels, and bazaars, shops, restaurants & nightclubs surrounded by coral reefs, a popular resort destination.
9. Ras Muhammad National Park - Ras Mohammad is a national park in Egypt at the southern extreme of the Sinai Peninsula, overlooking the Gulf of Suez on the west and the Gulf of Aqaba to the east. Red Sea nature area offering protected coral reefs for diving & snorkeling, beaches & mangroves.
10. Cairo Tower - The Cairo Tower is a free-standing concrete tower located in Cairo, Egypt. At 187 m, it has been the tallest structure in Egypt and North Africa for about 50 years. The Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant.
Less well-known is Egypt's medieval heritage, courtesy of Coptic Christianity and Islam - ancient churches, monasteries, and mosques punctuate the Egyptian landscape. You can experience all this and much more in Egypt easily. Traveling to Egypt is a dream come true and to realize this dream, all you got to do is contact us and tell us about your travel plans so that we can work on it.