October 13, 2015 TnH Global 0

Popular Destinations to Visit in Egypt

Officially called the Arab Republic of Egypt, this stunning country beholds an ancient history since the tenth millennium BC. It is an incredible transcontinental country that spans from the north-east corner of Africa along with south-west corner of Asia, through a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is the only contiguous Eurafrasian nation in the world. A keen traveller can find the stunning, colossal monuments of Ancient Egypt which will never to astonish him / her. The cool, turquoise waters let one to rejuvenate on a cruise along the world’s longest river; ‘Nile River’, which certainly refresh the senses. The Red Sea coast is known for its coral reefs and beach resorts. One won’t find a place as mystical, magical and pot of treasures across the world. In the following write-up, we have mentioned some of the popular destinations which you must visit while travelling in Egypt.

Popular Destinations of Egypt

Giza Necropolis
Located in close vicinity of the southwestern suburbs of Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, the Giza Necropolis is considered to be one of the most popular ancient sites in the world. This place is renowned worldwide for its majestic pyramids. Majorly, the Sphinx at the base of the Giza plateau, are the landmark of Egypt. They were constructed over the span of three generations – by Khufu, his second succeeding son Khafre and his grandson Menkaure. Apart from these major monuments, there are a large number of smaller satellite structures, referred to as causeways, queen pyramids and temples.

Luxor
After one thousand years of the construction of the Great Pyramids, New Kingdom occurred in Egypt. Then, the entire power shifted from the earliest capital of Memphis to Thebes in the south, which is today called ‘Luxor’. It is one of the best places to visit in Egypt. This mid-sized city has a lot to offer to its visitors. Right from the ancient temples of Karnak and Luxor to the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens to spectacular desert and river scenery, you can enjoy all sorts of monumental and natural beauty in Luxor. Some of the popular hotels to enjoy a wonderful stay in Luxor include, Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, Maritim Jolie Ville Kings Island Luxor, Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor and Sofitel Pavillon Winter Luxor etc.

Cairo
Situated close to the opening of Nile River delta, Egypt’s modern capital is a bustling metropolis with a long and unstable history. Constructed close to the ancient capital city of Memphis, the modern city of Cairo is a famous starting point for cruises up the Nile and to explore the Pyramids at Giza, just outside the city’s limits. The city boasts of many tourist attractions including the world-renowned Egyptian Museum of Tahrir Square, where tourists can get a close-up view of the treasure of Tutankhamen and other mummies along with various artifacts related to the ancient past of Egypt.

Aswan
The southernmost city of Egypt, Aswan is a mid-sized city situated north of Lake Nasser. Although, its own monuments are minor compared to Luxor’s, this city is the major base for excursions to the temples of Philae and Kabasha. It is also the main base for Sun Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel to it’s the south. Aswan is also the best starting base for excursions to the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, between Aswan and Luxor.

Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh is a renowned beach resort at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, which is very famous with package holiday makers and divers. This place is one of the premium diving spots in the world. The hotels and tour operators in Sharm el-Sheikh can arrange exciting tours by jeep, camel or quad bike. Some of the popular day excursions include snorkelling visits to Nabeq and jeep tours to the charming Colored Canyon and other excursions.

Siwa Oasis
Located close to the western border of Egypt, Siwa Oasis stay culturally secluded from the rest of the country till late in the 19th century. However, at present it is a gradually becoming more famous travel destination. The travellers come to the city to enjoy the town’s many freshwater springs to wander through acres of palm groves and to discover ancient mud-built fortresses and loose ends of Siwa’s Greco-Roman past. Apart from these places, you can also visit Dahshur, Alexandria, El Gouna, Marsa Alam, Philae and Hurghada.