Best Things to Do in Egypt

Best Things to Do In Egypt

The main excursion and tours in Egypt can be summeriezed in a short vaction into exactly four, main things to do and they are known to all: the Pyramids, the Sphinx the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. The pyramids of Giza is the highlight to any Egypt tour package which usually starts with Cairo. Besides the Pyramids there are numerous attraction in the Capital like ancient buildings, mosques and the famous Khan El Khalili Bazzar here is something to see in the capital itself  - there are numerous mosques, ancient buildings and the largest market in the Middle East, Khan al-Khalili. In order to fully enjoy the Egyptian charms in the form of pharaohs, mummies, riddles and pyramids, it will take weeks however since your vacation is limited we can summerize it into 

Pyramids and temples of Egypt

Giza, which is located not far from the capital, is the main magnet for tourists, because it is here that the Sphinx and the largest pyramid complex in Egypt are indifferent to everything. However, these sights - for neophytes, experienced pyramidophiles seek to see the country's most ancient triangular construction - Djoser Pyramid , as well as the Dahshurcomplex , built during the reign of the great pharaoh Snofra.

Upper Egypt, the capital of which can be called Luxor, is responsible for the religious architecture (of course, not of the Muslim or Christian world, but where it is older). Here, in a relatively small area, stretched the most magnificent monuments of the era of the legendary pagan gods. For example, Dendara with its temple to the goddess of fertility Hathor or Kom-Ombo temple , dedicated to two triads of deities at once, as well as the Abydos temple , whose age, according to historians, is at least 3.5 thousand years. And this, of course, without mentioning the Luxor or Karnak temples , the sights of Aswan or the temples carved into the rock of Abu Simbel .

Egyptian oases and nature reserves

Egyptian oases, which in fact are very worthy objects for excursions, are unfairly deprived of attention. So, the three oasis closest to Cairo are El Fayoum, Bahariya with its hot springs and the White Desert near Farafra. It is difficult to convey in words the beauty of these places, as well as a few words to tell how to get here. That is why the Egyptian corners of greenery in the middle of the desert are visited so little by Russian tourists. Can not be said about the natural attractions, which, by the way, and are somewhat closer to the coast of the Red Sea and the Sinai Peninsula. The most famous local nature reserve is Ras Mohammed , whose coral reefs once and forever conquered Jacques-Yves Cousteau. No less popular is the Colored Canyon located on the Sinai - fancy rocky sculptures blown through by the winds. Immediately nearby is the famous biblical Mount of Moses , on top of which the Jewish prophet received the Ten Commandments. A cult place not only for fans of breathtaking landscapes, but also Christians of the whole world.

1. １) To make a memorable Nile cruise, looking along the road to mystical temples, full of mysteries of the pharaohs - Aswan, Kom-Ombo, Esna or Edfu.
2. 2) Swim with scuba and deadpan view past the Napoleon fish.
3. 3) Take a picture of your profile on the background of the Sphinx’s no-wear profile.
4. 4) Visit the catacombs of Kom-ash-Shugaf in Alexandria, where the banquet hall for funeral celebrations is preserved.
5. 5) Count all the columns of ancient Karnak in Luxor.
6. 6) Climb to Mount Sinai, where, according to legend, the prophet Moses personally spoke with God.
7. 7) Find the most terrible mummy in the Cairo Museum and take a selfie with it - yes, having become like an uneducated barbarian, but what a memory photo!