Best Places to Visit in Egypt: A Historical Gem

Due to its spectacular history and some of the world's greatest monuments, Egypt Is a popular tourist destination. Known for the famous pyramids, Egypt is home to many such amazing architectural marvel. There are many incredible places to visit in Egypt such as:

• Giza Necropolis: Pyramids of Giza

• Luxor- world's greatest open-air museum

• White Desert of Egypt

• Cairo - Capital City of Egypt

Top places to visit in Egypt

Giza Necropolis: Pyramids of Giza

Standing solitary in a vast stretch of sea of sand like the adorned jewel stands the pyramids of Giza. It is the landmark of Egypt and one of the most famous monuments not only of Egypt but of entire world. This oldest wonder of the ancient world leaves the onlookers bewitched by its magnificence and mystic allure.

The pyramid of Giza comprises of three pyramids named:

• The pyramid of Khufu, the great pyramid

• The pyramid of Khafre

• The pyramid of Menkaure

The Giza Necropolis also includes the enigmatic Great Sphinx, it is a colossal limestone statue which has the body of a lion and head of the Pharoh.

Apart from that Giza Necropolis has some other smaller pyramids dedicated to the queens, two cemeteries and a Solar boat museum which makes it one of the must visit places to visit in Egypt. It is almost 25 km (about 15.53 miles) from Cairo.

Tickets

• It's 80 Egyptian pounds for the entrance fee. They charge 200 Egyptian pounds if you want to go inside the great pyramid and additional fees for going inside the other pyramids.

Timings

• 8 am – 5 pm

Luxor- world's greatest open-air museum

Located on the bank of the Nile River is the city of Luxor often referred to as one of the greatest open-air museums. It is renowned for its immense wealth of archeological monuments and ancient wonders. Some of the key attractions of Luxor are:

• Karnak Temple: This magnificent temple of God Amun-Ra has lots of temples and chapels. The Great Hypostyle Hall is the major attraction of Karnak temple.

• Luxor Temple: situated at the bank of the Nile, Luxor temple is the only Egyptian temple that is not dedicated to any god or dead pharaoh but is dedicated to the rejuvenation of the kingship. It was built for the ritual practices exercised after the most important Egyptian festival – The festival of Opet.

• Valley of the kings: famous for the tomb of Tutankhamun, but many others, such as Ramses II and Seti I, valley of the kings is the places where the pharaohs of the ancient Egypt were buried in elaborate tombs. It is one of the most incredible places of Egypt.

• Valley of Queens: It is the site where queens and royal children were buried. The tomb of Nefertari is one of the most famous tombs in the valley.

White Desert of Egypt

Imagine the white stretches of sand spread as far as you could see, vast open spaces and clear night skies, such is the magnificence of Sahara el Beyda also known as the White Desert. This exquisite natural wonder is in the western part of the Egypt’s Sahara Desert. Its ethereal beauty provides you with a one-of-a-kind desert experience.

Things that you could do in the white desert:

• Camp in the white desert.

• Star gazing at night.

• Visit the Farafra Oasis.

Cairo - Capital City of Egypt

Cairo is a vibrant metropolis that is a seamless blend of ancient marvels with modern urban life. Cairo offers you an amalgamation of cultural, historical and entertainment experiences. The Great Pyramids of Giza are a short distance from here.

• Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Located at the Giza Plateau.

• Egyptian Museum: it is situated at the Tahrir Square.

• Islamic Cairo: Some of the major attractions of Islamic Caro are Citadel of Saladin, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Al-Azhar Mosque, Al-Muizz Street

• Khan El Khalili Bazaar: It is in the Islamic Cairo.

• Coptic Cairo: Hanging Church, Coptic Museum, Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus are some of the places you can check out in Coptic Cairo.

• Old Cairo: it is famous for its traditional restaurants and cafes.

• City of the Dead (Qarafa): It is in the Islamic Cairo district.

Conclusion

Some other places that you can check out are Citadel of Saladin, Aswan Region and many more. These places to visit in Egypt provide an amazing experience in the country of pyramids.

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