Famous Places to Travel in Egypt

Adel
3 min readMay 25, 2020

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What to see in Egypt? Egypt is a mystical country filled with millennium old wonders and a vacation in Egypt will leave your enchanted. Filled with old world wonders that blend so well with the country’s contemporary flair, a visit to Egypt is a must for everyone at least once in a lifetime. Right from the pyramid to the ancient city streets, from world-renowned museum showcasing the country’s tragic and glorious past to colorful events and festivals, Egypt is full of wonders.

If you are planning for a vacation here, you are in for a treat. Get ready to explore some of Egypt’s most amazing attractions:

The Great Pyramid and the Sphinx of Giza

Still untouched by the hands of time, the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza still amazes travelers. Start your exploration from the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Build in 2560 BC using over 2 million blocks of stone, the Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu and it was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. Check out the museum located within Giza pyramid complex. Get mesmerized at the sight of the largest monolith statue in the world, the Great Sphinx of Giza, measuring 73.5 metres (241 ft) long, 19.3 metres (63 ft) wide, and 20.22 m (66.34 ft) high. Do visit the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

Valley of the Kings

Take a trip back in time while visiting the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. The final resting place of the pharaohs of Egypt of the New Kingdom, Valley of the Kings is one of the most extraordinary archaeological destinations in the world. Visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun, the site where Howard Carter discovered the almost intact royal burial of the young king1922, it is also the most famous of all the tombs in the valley. From here, head to Tomb of Thutmose III, located at the end of the valley. Visitors have to climb a little to enter the tomb but it’s worth the clib. The Tomb of Horemheb and Tomb of Merneptah ( also have lots of exciting painting. A favorite among mamny is the Tomb of Ramesses VI, which is the best preserved of all. Apart from exploring these tombs, hike your way up to the surrounding hills to Deir el-Medina, the view from here is breathtaking.

Hurghada

Egypt has some of the most fabulous ancient attractions, but it has more to offer. Head to the resort town of Hurghada and enjoy the sun, sands and surf. A favorite getaway destination for the locals, Hurghada offers pure relaxation as well as pure action and adventure. Engage in various water sports including windsurfing, para sailing and Jetskiing. Scuba divers will have the opportunity to explore the colorful underwater world of the Red Sea, which is known for its amazing coral reefs and the diverse marine life.

Egypt without a doubt is an experience of a lifetime. Go ahead and plan your Egypt vacation. Do make sure that you book your travel plans well in advance especially if you are visiting during the months of September to November and February to April as this is the peak season and getting Cheap Flights to Egypt might be tough.

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