What are the best places to visit in Egypt?

Giza pyramids, temples, museums, tombs, cruising on river Nile, the ancient cities of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria, and the powerful pharaohs and queens that ruled the country in the past.....What else come to your mind when someone mentioned Egypt?

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Egypt or officially 'The Arab Republic of Egypt' is a holiday destination you must travel to once in your lifetime, to discover how people lived and thrived during ancient times in the ancient civilization of Egypt.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Egypt.

• CAIRO: The capital of Egypt is home to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum.
• LUXOR: Leads to one of the top attractions in the country, the Valley of the Kings.
• ALEXANDRIA: The gateway to the Mediterranean when coming from Egypt.
• ASWAN: City on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s gateway since ancient times.

With plenty of places to visit in Egypt, you can expect your trip to Egypt full of interesting activities

Bon Voyage !!

Among the many best places to visit in Egypt, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, and Aswan are the most important ones. Please make sure you visit all of them during your trip to Egypt.

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Here are the best places to visit in Egypt along with top attractions in each city (Step by Step). 

Cairo 

• The Pyramids
• Sakkara
• The Egyptian Museum
• The Citadel
• Memphis
• Khan-e-Khalili Bazaar

Luxor

• Karnak Temple
• Luxor Temple
• Temple of Deir al-Bahri (Queen Hatshepsut's Temple)
• Valley of the Queens
• Tomb of Queen Nefertari
• Valley of the Kings
• Tomb of King Tutankhamun

Aswan

• Abu Simbel Temple
• Philae Temple or Temple of Isis
• The Unfinished Obelisk
• Kom Ombo Temple
• Edfu Temple
• Aswan High Dam
• Nubian Museum
• Aga Khan Mausoleum

Egypt or officially 'The Arab Republic of Egypt' being one of the oldest civilizations in the world is undoubtedly a top destination that you must visit once in a lifetime.

Your holiday to Egypt is full of attractions, things to do that are nothing short of breathtaking. With many great places to visit in Egypt - Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan are an absolute must. My recommendation would be to travel onboard a Nile Cruise between Aswan and Luxor beside Cairo and Giza.

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Here are the best places to visit in Egypt and the respective attractions.

Cairo

The name translates to “the Victorious City”, Cairo is the capital of Egypt and there are many things in Cairo that make it a celebrated tourist destination. This is the place where you can visit the famous Egyptian Museum, signup for a dinner cruise on the river Nile, spend your time having coffee in Khan e Khalili bazaar and get close enough to touch the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

• The Great Pyramids

• Sakkara

• The Egyptian Museum

• The Citadel

• Memphis

• Khan-e-Khalili Bazaar

Luxor

A visit to Luxor will take you on a trip to the ancient past of Egypt. In Luxor, you can explore historical sites, such as The Valley of the Kings, The Valley of the Queens, The Temple of Luxor, the Open Air Museum in the Temple of Karnak and much more

• Karnak Temple

• Luxor Temple

• Temple of Deir al-Bahri (Queen Hatshepsut's Temple)

• Valley of the Queens

• Tomb of Queen Nefertari

• Valley of the Kings

• Tomb of King Tutankhamun

Aswan

Like most cities in Egypt, Aswan is also an example of an open-air museum with remnants of the past left for you to explore and feast your eyes on. Practically everything takes you on an awesome journey to the past.

• Abu Simbel Temple

• Philae Temple or Temple of Isis

• The Unfinished Obelisk

• Kom Ombo Temple

• Edfu Temple

• Aswan High Dam

• Nubian Museum

• Aga Khan Mausoleum

Hope you find it useful.

Have a great trip to Egypt!