6 Amazing Tourist Attractions To Visit in Egypt

Egypt, the name does it all. Isn’t it? The land of pharaohs and the ancient history it stores within is truly on everyone’s bucket list when it comes to traveling. And why won’t it! The land has seen one of the complete civilizations in the history of the earth. And now preserving those memories through museums and artwork it is very much now a favorite tourist destination. In present times, it attracts people around the globe with its beautiful beaches, lonely deserts, huge temples, mesmerizing valleys, and the ever standing pyramid of Giza.

Today through this blog we will help you with the top destinations that one should not miss on their visit to Egypt. For those, who have already been there this can be a trip down your memory lane. Here is our list of Top 6 attractions in Egypt.

# Pyramids of Giza

Yes, what did you guess! This was always going to be the first one on anyone’s list when they are visiting Egypt. Built around 2500 BC these structures are reference points to many famous buildings built since then. It is the oldest and the largest of the three pyramids in Giza. Also, it is the last surviving structure from the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. There are still doubts as to how they were built. Their construction is spanned to be in three generations. They are located on the outskirts of Cairo and stand tall at 139 meters. Nearby you can also find the valley temple and the Great Sphinx.

# Abu Simbel temples

They are located in the southern part of Egypt in Nubia. These temples have two gigantic rock temples carved out from the mountainside. It was built by Pharaoh Ramesses The Great as a monument for himself and his queen Nefertari in the 13th century BC. The temple is surrounded by the lake Nasser. In the 1960s it was feared that these temples were to disappear under the lake so a massive operation by UNESCO took place and moved this temple from its original setting. The operation lasted four years. This place is also one of the most tourist attractions in Egypt.

# Karnak

Beautifully colored art walls, colossal columns, and many more things can be described as this place. The east side is full of vibrancy while the west side is brimming with the tombs and temples often described as the biggest art museum in the world. Karnak is surrounded by the valley of the kings and Memorial Temple of Hatshepsut. There is also Luxor Temple in the vicinity of 2.5 km which makes visiting Karnak even more special. The entire place is believed to be constructed in the span of hundred years as it started during the time of Middle Kingdom and lasted until the rule of pharaohs came to an end. The most eye-catching structure here is the huge Hypostyle Hall which is spread in 5000 square meters.

# Valley of the Kings

From Karnak, we come to its nearby place, Valley of the Kings. Like many other structures in Egypt, this place also carries historical significance. There were many tombs constructed for the kings and the notary people across this valley from the 16th century to 11th century BC period. In this valley, there are more than 60 tombs varying from a simple pit to a complex and huge tomb of 120 chambers. They are carved into scenes from Egyptian mythology and beliefs and rituals of that period.

# Sinai Penninsula

Sinai in itself is a huge and tourist-friendly location that we couldn’t narrow it down to one place. It is located between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. In the region of this peninsula lies the beach famous for diving and snorkeling activities. Also, you can find here the European style luxury hotels for your comfort. Mount Sinai is also the major attraction in this region. It is a holy place for the Abrahamic religions. According to Christianity and Jewish, this mountain was the place where Moses recognized the ten commandments.

# Dahab

Dahab is the low key beach town in the nearby Sinai Peninsula. Here you can enjoy the combination of the sea adventures and the desert excursions. The place is very famous for diving experiences. From Dahab to the upper region of the coast are the bamboo huts where you can enjoy some quality time. It is completely get-away-from-your-life kind of place.