The major tourist attraction of Egypt are the Pyramids of Giza belonging to the Fourth dynasty of Pharaoh Khufu. These are the oldest and the only intact Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and find a place in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are man-made marvels which are around three thousand years old and have stood the trials and tribulations of time. Luxor situated on the east bank of the River Nile is a beautiful city and a renowned open-air museum known for its tombs and temples. Cairo is the capital of Egypt and houses the glistening white desert, the largest megacity in the world. Hurghada is located six hundred kilometres from Cairo and is known for its turquoise waters and coral reefs. Sharm El Sheikh lies snuggled at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea and earns the credit for being an ideal spot for diving spots. Dahab the coastal village on the southeastern coast is known for its easy-going Bedouin hospitality.
Pyramids of Giza
Pyramids of Giza are the three ancient pyramids that were built to honour the Pharaohs and the Sphinx stands tall as a guardian to the resting place of the Pharaohs. The pyramids of Giza were built by Pharaohs- Khufu ( tallest ), Khafre ( background ) and Menkaure ( front ). Each pyramid comprised an integral component of the majestic burial domain, involving a temple located at the foundation alongside an extensive boulevard paved with stone. To ameliorate the transit of sightseers, there have been installed non-slip timber slabs, railings, and luminous fixtures. Khufu’s Complex consists of a valley temple which is buried underneath the village of Nazlet el Samman which has still retained the limestone casing at its base. Khafre’s Complex also has a valley temple, a causeway, a Sphinx temple and a mortuary temple. The compound of Menkaure encompasses sculptures of Menkaure himself, and at some point during the fifth era, a temple beforehand referred to as “ante” was appended to the valley temple. It also has three subsidiaries or Queen’s Pyramid.
Cairo
Cairo the capital city of Egypt is an important tourist places as well as largest city in the country whose origin is traced far back 6000 year ago. Located delightfully in the North Africa, Cairo is the perfect place where tourist can see the perfect amalgamation of the ancient and modern charm as well as important tourist attractions like Pyramids of Giza (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Sphinx, Cairo Citadel, Khan El Khalili Market (World Largest Market), Memphis Open Air Museum and Marriot Palace in a delightful and cherished way. Not only that Cairo is a wonder in itself and is surely the most important tourist place in the country, which no tourist can miss out to visit.
Temples and Tombs of Luxor
Things to do in the Pyramids of Giza demark the next destination of Luxor. Luxor is famous for its Valley of the Kings and the Karnak Temple and also the Memorial Temple of Hatshepsut. Luxor was earlier known as Thebes which was once the power base of the pharaohs. Visit the Karnak Temple is a historical site which was built around the 12th and the 20th centuries It was the largest and the most significant complex of medieval Egypt. Valley of the Kings is located in the heart of Theban Necropolis near the west bank of the Nile. It is also known as the Place of Truth and has sixty-three royal tombs belonging to the New Kingdom. Enjoy a guided tour of the tombs and enjoy watching a documentary about the Tomb of Tutankhamun. Luxor Temple is an Egyptian complex of temples situated on the east bank of the Nile which was built around 1400 BCE and is known for its statues, arcades and statues of Ramses II and Amenhotep. Take a Hot Air Balloon ride which is laced with scenic views of the city and alluring monuments.
Hurghada
Hurghada is must visit destination during the tour as it is composed with the whimsical charm of the nature, magical beaches and inviting tourist places. Once an unimposing village, Hurghada located near the ever ending Red Sea boost of its superb beaches that appeals beach lovers, scuba divers and marine life lovers from across the globe. In recent year the place has developed as the prominent place for beach vacation, where tourist can enjoy various water sports and activities. Also see some of the magnificent sightseeing places that include Careless Reef, Umm Grammar Island, Shaab Abu Hashish, Marine Biology Museum, Underwater Gardens, The Aquarium, Red Sea Mountains and Shadwan Island.
Dahab
Take a trip to the tiny Egyptian town of Dahab which is located on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula was once a Bedouin fishing village and is one of the treasured destinations ideal for diving. It is a beautiful city with a moderate climate and calm waves crawling gently towards the shore. Enjoy hiking Mount Sinai to view a beautiful sunrise as it is located in the Saint Catherine region of the Sinai Desert. The legend has it that Moses received the 10 commandments from God here. Blue Hole in Dahab is one of the favourite diving sites of the world it is located on the edge of the Gulf of Aqaba which is ten kilometres in north of Dahab and easily accessible by taxi.