As normalcy returns worldwide and countries lift bans and restrictions, so many people will be itching to get off the shores of their current residential locations in a bid to just explore, relax and have fun in their own way.
There are more interesting things to know and see about this country aside from the movie frenzy “gods of Egypt”, the grand Egyptian museum and the pyramids.
If you are a hardcore traveller or if this is your first vacation outside your location, Egypt is a fantastic place to spend your vacation – one you will never forget.
Egypt, right in the heart of Africa is an ancient city with a lot of stories, myths, monuments, and like many consider; the very heart of science and art.
So sit back and relax, ‘cos at the end of the read you will be just about ready to get on the next flight to Egypt!
The Pyramids of Giza
The Sphinx of Giza next to the Pyramids in the desert, Egypt. Egypt is a really amazing place to be, we’ll cite a few places amongst the hundreds of beautiful tourist destinations you can unwind or find adventurous.
First, stop…the pyramids 🙂
Existing for hundreds of years and the only survivor of the seven wonders of the ancient worlds,
The ancient Egyptians expressed architectural genius and signatory through the ancient Egyptian pyramids.
The pyramids are tombs of the Pharaohs Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafre), and Mycerinus (Menkaure), guarded by the Sphinx. They are the most visited tourist attraction site in Egypt.
Cruise on the Nile
Another hot attraction site is the great Nile river. The Nile is what defines Egypt. Travellers accustomed to Bible stories will find this cruise quite interesting as they recall the incidents that took place on the river.
A light tip here, if you’d cruise the Nile, a slower experience will be better, because you have the opportunity to see the famous Temple of Kom Ombo and the Edfus temple of Horus.
A cruise on the Nile is soothing and a perfect way to catch magnificent views of the sunrise or sunset, as well as the sand dunes!
But If you are interested in creating your own itinerary, you might want to consider hopping on a felucca (Egypt’s traditional lateen-sailed wooden boats). Whatever you decide, it’s a fun ride nonetheless.
Abu Simbel
The Abu Simbel can be considered the temple of temples, it is so because, in a country with so many temples, the Abu Simbel stands out because it was erected in honour of Ramses 2nd.
The temple is decorated with engravings and four great statues standing watch outside the temple doors, with the interior beautifully decorated with paintings.
It is also known for UNESCO’s great engineering feat which occurred in the 1960s where the temple had to be moved from its original setting to avoid having it washed away by the Aswan dam.
Abu Simbel temple leaves every eye that beholds it in awe, both of the great effort by UNESCO in preserving this monument and the architectural brilliance of the building.
The Famous Red Sea
For a fact, the red sea is red with corals and beautiful underwater life that attracts divers from all over the world. The same is rich with underwater life like dolphins, reel fish, sharks, rays, and turtles.
And If you are considering diving, a good town to set up camp will be Sharm el-Sheikh on the Sinai Peninsula, near the reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park, and the Straits of Tiran.
Experienced divers can take a deep dive in the resort of Marsa Alam, the nearest base for diving Egypt’s “deep south” dive sites, while others can dive the sites of the Straits of Gubal head to Hurghada or El Gouna on the Red Sea coast.
As a matter of interest, the site is also popular for wreck-diving the Thistlegorm, a British WWII cargo ship that was bombed by the Germans on its way to resupply Allied troops in 1941.
Today the site is listed amongst the top five wreck dives in the world due to the vast cargo of cars, motorbikes, and WWII monuments that can be seen scattered on the seabed around the wreck and inside the ship.
The Islamic City of Cairo, Egypt
At the very heart of Egypt, the capital of the state is an Islamic community, filled with Mosques and Islamic schools and memorials dating from as far back as Fatimid through to the Mameluke eras.
If you are in search of souvenirs, the labyrinth shopping soul of Khan el-Khalili stalls are laden with ceramics, textiles, spice, and perfumes. It is one of the best places to visit in Cairo.
The Egyptian Museum
Source: Wikipedia
If you love the gods of Egypt movie, then this treasure house is a must-visit, as Cairo’s Egyptian Museum is considered one of the world’s greatest museum collections.
Home to a mind-blowing number of artefacts, history, and exhibits, the museum highlights a Royal Mummies exhibit room and golden treasures discovered from Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
Alexandria
This wonderful Mediterranean city has a lot of historical figures to its claim. First home to Cleopatra and founded by Alexander the Great, the city bubbles with life and an attractive seafront that appeals to residents as well as tourists.
The city records underwater archaeological projects, improving Alexandria’s museums with interesting exhibits like the Bibliotheca Alexandrina – a modern interpretation of Alexandria’s famed ancient library and an atmospheric catacombs site. It is considered one of the best places to visit in Egypt.
St. Catherine’s Monastery
Sitting at the foot of Mt. Sinai, the monastery magnificently structured lies in the middle of the desert mountains of the Sinai Peninsula. It is where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
The Monastery stands as a sacred point for the collection of religious iconography, manuscripts, and art (as well as the burning bush). A couple of fun things you can do in Cairo, Egypt, includes a hike up Mount Sinai or the steps of repentance for amazing sunset views and a walk down the camel path.
Hello, Egypt!
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