Heading to Egypt? Well my friend, you are in for quite a trip!
Here are some of the must see places in Egypt to consider adding to your itinarary on your trip to the motherland. Starting with the most iconic, let’s go!
Luxor
Christened as the “world’s greatest open museum,” Luxor is a city in Egypt covered in museums and monuments. The ruins of the Karnak and Luxor temple complexes tell a story of a time when the great city of Thebes was in the height of its splendor.
Visiting the temple complexes will leave you in awe as the monuments are so large and grand.
The Valley of Kings contains 63 tombs of Kings belonging to the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. There are striking and detailed paintings of the journey of the kings through the underworld.
There are many places to visit, temples to visit and monuments to hold in awe in Luxor so make sure that you visit it while you are in Egypt.
South Sinai
South Sinai surrounds the town of St. Katherine located in the high mountain region of Egypt. This area is on this list of 10 must-see places when visiting Egypt because of its many attractions.
Among these are the Monastery of St. Katherine and Mt. Sinai, two attractions that are of much religious significance. Dive under the waters that border South Sinai and explore the spectacular reefs. South Sinai receives more rainfall than the surrounding areas.
As a result of this, there a number of Bedouin orchards and permanent water pools in which you can take a plunge. While you are there, you can enjoy the cool climate, the eye-catching flora, and fauna and take in the views of the surrounding peninsula.
Siwa Oasis
Yes, the Siwa Oasis is really an oasis in the desert. Located in the western desert, the Siwa Oasis is just as refreshing as the first drop of water to a man who has gone many weeks without a drop.
In the Siwa Oasis, the swaying of hundreds of palm trees and olive trees give a welcome respite from the desert’s heat. A very small Berber population and its unique culture are as a result of the Siwa Oasis isolation from the outside world.
One of its most popular tourist attractions and among the reasons for Siwa Oasis being on the top 10 Must-See Places in Egypt is the ruins of the oracle of Ammon. It is said that the sheer beauty of the oasis and the culture of the people cast a spell on visitors that makes it hard for them to leave.
Alexandria
Alexandria, a town established by Alexander the Great many centuries ago, remains up to this day. It is now the second-largest city, a major economic center and one of the top 10 must-see places in Egypt.
Located on the Mediterranean and with a history that the oldest person in the world cannot recount, Alexandria is a full packaged tourist destination. The warm waters of the Mediterranean, the white, sandy beaches, the cuisine, and the culture make Alexandria a prime summer resort.
More than that, Alexandria boasts a large number of museums that contains artifacts and facts about ancient times. There great sites like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Great Library.
Whether you are a student of ancient history or just seeking tan, Alexandria holds something that will entice and entertain you.
White Desert (Sahara el Beyda)
What can be so entertaining about a desert so much so that it is on the list of 10 must-see places to visit when in Egypt? Well, the White Desert is the place for geologists and persons who like to gape in awe at the magnificent structures created by nature.
The White Desert has huge chalk rock formations that is draw for tourists like the ones previously mentioned. The colors of these rock range from snow-white to cream.
Some rocks closely resemble foods; some resemble animals and are given the names of these items. Among the names given are “mushroom” and “ice-cream cone” and “chicken and automatic bomb”.
Some visitors kick it up a notch and camp in the desert with Bedouin guides just to catch the changing faces of the chickens and mushrooms and the reflection of the sunset across the formation.
