Egyptian tourist attractions

Egyptian tourist attractions

Traveling across the world has never been so easy these days. People can simply plan, book, and leave to the destined places as and when needed. Visiting Egypt has a way different aura than conventional beaches and mountains across the world. There have been several talks and researches that states the people of Egypt of the ancient era were way ahead than normal individuals. The stories of the Pharaohs are way spookier than anybody can think of. If you are someone interested in uncovering the spookiness and visiting the ancient ruins of the Egyptian Civilization, this is the right place for you to start with.

Pyramids of Giza: It is also termed as Pyramid of Kofu Pyramid of Cheops. The Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the three and has earned quite a name for itself. Over the years there have been several discoveries across all the pyramids which are clearly known to everyone. The Giza pyramid complex borders the current day Giza in greater Cairo, Egypt.  The famous story of Pharaoh Kofu is said to occur during the reign of the Fourth Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The Great Pyramid has three chambers within. The pyramid was built in the year 2560 BC taking at least 10 to 20 years for its completion. Of the three chambers, the lowermost termed as the bedrock, remaining unfinished while the upper two are termed as the Queen's and King's tomb. As a whole, the weight of the Pyramid is said to be approximately 6 Million tons and said to be constructed of around 2 to 3 million rocks. It is something amazing to note and seems a bit strange to find out that the people of those ancient eras had the caliber to build such massive structures with precision. It is something that needs to be top on the list while in the city.

Hurghada Marina: Located along the shores, it surely emulates luxurious living across the town. The place is known to provide exotic meals as well as fantastic surroundings. Here people wanting to stroll across the shores, or sunbathe can visit the nearby beach called La Plage. The beach is quite famous in Egypt and several tourists make sure to visit the place while in the city. Another interesting visiting location that attracts the masses is the Blue beach. It is covered with 80 meters of silky soft beach sand, including the provisions for the VIP individuals. The location consists of an exotic pool bar that provides different kinds of beers, hard drinks, virgin as well as other brilliant cocktails. Another interesting fact about this place is that the nearby port is a halting point for several yachts. Here people can pre-book and enjoy maneuvering the boat themselves or hire a captain. Additionally, there is an option to travel in the sea along with other fellow mates by booking the berth. This place sure makes you feel living larger than life throughout every moment.

Nubian Desert: It covers the eastern part of the Sahara desert spanning over 400,000 KMS Square. It also covers the Northeastern part of Sudan as well as Eritrea which is located between the Nile and the Red Sea. Here the average rainfall is specified to be somewhere around 130 mm. We know that the Nile River is quite famous and the Nubian Desert is located just before the famous great bend of Nile. 

Nile River: The ancient name of the river was termed famously as " Iteru". It is the longest river in Africa. Most of the cities of Africa receive water supplies from the Nile river. It almost covers 6650 KMS and is one of the longest rivers in the world. The river Nile stretches across eleven countries namely: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Republic of Sudan as well as Egypt.

Giftun Islands: It is the culmination of two islands near the red sea. People visiting this place surely have maximum fun. There are a lot of sea-adventure activities that one can experience while at this place. It is also termed as the first natural reserve near the red sea.

Valley of the Kings: It has another name termed as Valley of the gates of the kings. The place had been used to excavate huge tombs that were used for the pharaohs and nobles of the Egyptian dynasty. The place has been the point for archeologists for discovering new entries to the valley as well as the tombs. It is said to have 63 gates and tombs across the entire valley. One can experience several huge structures and is one of the hot spots to be visited while here in Egypt.

Sahl Hasheesh: It is located along the sea coast of the Red Sea in Egypt. Sahl Hasheesh is 18 KMS from Hurgada International airport. It is the home for a number of islands as well as coral reefs. People visiting this place can opt for sea activities. Diving as well as Snorkeling are the main attractions along with the presence of exotic hotels and its dishes. So guys, do not hesitate to have this place included in your itinerary while traveling to Egypt.

Citadel of Saladin: It was once termed as the medieval center of the Islamic sultanate. Another name was given to this place which is Cairo  Citadel. The location of the Citadel is constructed quite strategically along the mountains of Mokattam. In Egypt, people used to term it as an exceptional military base from the start of its construction. It is surely a place to visit for its significance as well as the architectural design.

Aswan: It is located in the southern part of Egypt. People visit this place for buying artistic structures as well as Aswan Dam located at the east bank of the Nile. Well, ladies and gentlemen, got a gift to buy for your loved ones, this is the right place for you to visit while in the Country.

Abu Simbel Rock temple: There are two huge rock temples located in the Aswan district of Egypt. The location of the temple is quite close to Sudan. In the UNESCO World Heritage site, it is termed as Nubian Monuments. People will surely know about the famous queen Nefertari as the battle of Kadesh is the last citing of one of the greatest battles in Aswan, Egypt.

Abydos: It is one of the ancient cities of Egypt. The location of the place is west of the Nile river with the nearest towns being El Araba El Madfuna and El Balyana. The sacred city of Abydos is considered to be one of the most important archeological sitings in Egypt. It also has huge temples across the place. It surely is a place to visit if the individual is an architectural fanatic. 

Alexandria: It is one of the major economic structures of Egypt. The city of Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great. It is known to everyone about the greatness of Alexander's presence of mind and his fighting skills. The population of the city is somewhere around 5.2 million and is located in the northwest part of the Mediterranean sea. From its early days, it had been known as a prime center for International Shipping due to its overland connection across the Mediterranean and the red sea. It is also known for the presence of Natural gases and its pipes extend from the cities of Suez. One of the lucrative trades that used to take place during the olden days and is still is amongst the top players for Egypt is Egyptian cotton. Due to the overland connection, the people of Egypt gained huge profits through the sales of cotton. One of the world's seven wonders of that era - "Necropolis" is located here.

  

An oasis in Behariya: It is present in the western desert of Egypt. Approximately the place is located 370 KM from Cairo. The entire place is surrounded by mountains and several springs. Additionally, the place is also known for its Iron Ore constituents. Here people can find guavas, dates, olives, as well as mangoes which are known for its mouthwatering features. People visiting this place need to make sure to try these fruits while in the city.

Ras Muhammad National Park: It is located in the southern part of Sinai Peninsula. As it is along the coast, people can view the Gulf of Suez as well as the Gulf of Aqaba. The entire area that is being covered by the park is somewhere around 480 sq KMS. The park is known as home for more than 1000 species of different varieties of fishes, Sea urchins amongst various other sea animals.

Zamalek: It is also known as Gazira Island. The town is located between Cairo and Giza along the Nile river. There are a lot of hotels, restaurants, as well as gardens. People can make this place as a resting spot while on a trip to Egypt.

Saqqara Necropolis: It is stated to be one of the oldest burial grounds in Egypt. It is pronounced as Sakkara or Saccara as well. Can someone imagine an entire complex being built with stones? Saqqara is the place where it was built and is stated to be the oldest of the lot. Here, one can visit the Step pyramid of Djoser. The pyramid is stated to be built during the third dynasty. 

So guys here is the list of top 15 places that you can visit while on a trip to Egypt. Please let me know the places that you would like me to add over here through your comments. Also, share your thoughts on what you would like me to cover through in the next session.