1. Egyptian Museum
No Egypt tour is complete without a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. With over 120,000 artefacts, the museum houses an unbelievable exhibit depicting ancient Egypt’s glorious reign. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery and of course King Tutankhamen’s treasures, it’s all there. The boy-king’s death-mask – discovered in its tomb – is made of solid gold and it has been described as the most beautiful object ever made. Opening hours: 09:00- 19:00 Fri 09:00- 11:00; 1:30- 19:00
2. Khan El-Khalili
No visit to Cairo is Complete without a stop at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, where you will be transported back in time to an old Arab souk. Shop owners calling you to their stalls, the scent of spices, the hustle and bustle of trade, and the many beautiful objects that can purchase will have you lost among alleys for hours. Put your haggling skills to the test when buying statuettes, spices, souvenirs, silver jewellery, t-shirts, galabiyyas, belly dancing costumes, or anything for that matter. When your shopping’s done, don’t miss out on a traditional cup of tea at the famous Fishawi’s cafe.
3. Salah El-Din Citadel in Cairo
When in Cairo, it is basically impossible to miss the Salah El-Din Citadel, one of the world’s greatest monuments to medieval warfare. Resembling a typical early medieval fortress, with large imposing gateways, towers and high defending walls, the Citadel is one of Cairo’s main attractions and probably the most popular non-pharaonic monument in the Egyptian capital. The prominent fortress houses three mosques – of which the impressive Mohamed Ali Mosque – a carriage museum, a military museum, and a garden museum, just to name a few, and they are all worth a visit. You are even allowed the run of the fortifications and it is worth a try: the views are spectacular from this height. The citadel is also home to the impressive Gawhara Palace (the Jewel Palace), named after Gawhara Hanem, Mohamed Ali’s last wife. Built-in 1814, it housed the ruler’s administration and was used as a personal residence by the Egyptian leader. Beautiful gold inscriptions adorn the walls of this majestic Ottoman-influenced palace. One of its most eccentric components is the Watch Hall, where the shape of a watch has been used to decorate the walls.
4. Mount Sinai Trekking
Hiking up the biblical mountain to reach the 2285m peak is a special experience you’ll find in a few destinations around the globe. Mystical, spiritual, natural and uncanny, there is something awe-inspiring in a nighttime walk along the rocky path under a starry night sky while following a candlelit trail of pilgrims as they march up Mount Sinai. It is worth mentioning that there are two ways to climb the Mount Sinai, one of which is the camel path traced by the Egyptian viceroy Abbas Hilmi Pasha. It is preferable to follow this trail for the climb and to use the stairs route that was built by the monastery monks for the descent. It is also possible to ride a camel on the Hilmi Pasha path where you’ll be also offered snacks and refreshments from small kiosks along the way.
5. Dahab
Of all the Red Sea destinations, Dahab is probably the most appealing for those who want to soak up some sun in pristine beaches, relax in laid back atmosphere and try local restaurants. There are also plenty of cozy local stores to go shopping The beaches are public and the coral reefs are a few flipper strokes away from the shore. From the coast of Dahab, you can see the incredible spectacle of Sinai mountains dropping right into the sea. It is located 90 km away from Sharm El Sheikh and 87 km away from Nuweiba. Dahab, meaning “gold” in Arabic
6. Red Sea
Revel under the sun in the Red Sea Riviera and enjoy some of the best seaside and family activities in eastern Egypt. Located near the Eastern Desert and south of the Sinai, the Red Sea Riviera is a long coastal area full of beautiful beaches that lead to the Red Sea. Here you’ll be able to swim among dolphins, dugongs and an overwhelming number of flora and fauna.
The year-round sunshine on the Egyptian Red Sea makes it a perfect diving destination at any time of the year. Even in the first 3 months of the year, when water temperatures range from 21 to 22 degrees, you can still swim, snorkel or dive in the crystal blue waters. You can take to a touristic hot spot destination and stay in any of the year-round international hotels at Sharm El Sheikh. In the pleasant climate of Hurghada, you can go underwater fishing, snorkelling, camping, and visit the world’s largest aqua-culture museum.
Unwind in El Gouna at luxury hotels set among gorgeous mountains and crystal clear waters. Go diving, fishing and sightseeing at Marsa Alam. Connect with the friendly locals of a charming fishing village called Dahab. Marsa Alam and Safaga are well known therapeutic destinations sites. Safaga, in particular, is said to be one of the best locations in the world for curing psoriasis.
Dive into a giant aquarium to see a multicoloured world built by an army of builders- the corals. In the Red Sea Riviera, your options are endless.
7. Bibliotheca of Alexandria
The most prominent library in classical antiquity is the Bibliotheca of Alexandria or the ancient library. It was part of an Alexandria, Egypt, research institute. The collection of the Library of Alexandria is therefore universal, containing, for the most part, the writings up to that period, particularly the ancient texts of Egypt and Greece.
Before building the ancient Library of Alexandria, the world had never had a larger library. Located in the town that gives it its name, facing the Mediterranean Sea, it was built at the beginning of the third century B.C by one of the kings of the Ptolemaic dynasty, Ptolemy I, and expanded by his son, Ptolemy II, and housed more than 900,000 manuscripts in his reign of greatest glory, In later times, the importance of the Alexandria Library decreased and much of the observations were lost due to changes in the authorities and frequent invasions.
The original library had all the secrets of the article about the ancient civilisation of Egypt, but all the manuscripts were destroyed, and we had to wait several centuries before the scientist Champollion came in the 18th century with Napoleon in the French campaign and deciphered the Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Its destruction has been attributed to various actors, but no version has been proved, the only sure thing is that it eventually vanished and the legendary collective fictional library of humanity started not until 1987, an international effort that aimed to rescue the cultural significance of the site and the image it represents. UNESCO coordinated the project and finally, with the name of the Alexandrina Library, it was officially opened in 1996.
8. The White Desert
The White Desert is justifiably the most well-known desert destination in Egypt – and for a good reason. The quantity of unearthly and beautiful wind-carved rock formations shaped in the form of giant mushrooms or pebbles is unequalled in any desert in the world. Farafra is nearer than Bahariya to this 300 kilometres protectorate, yet it offers a more limited choice of tours and safaris. However, it is still the perfect starting point for an overnight journey into the infinite whiteness.
9. Siwa Oasis
After a long drive through the barren landscape of the Western Desert, you won’t believe your eyes when you reach Siwa for the first time. See an Edenic island full of mineral springs, salt lakes and endless Olive and Palm groves.
For a cultural tour in Shali, the oasis’ main town, check out the strange ruins of the Shali Fortress which dominate the town centre and walk along sandy paths to find the Temple of the Oracle, once visited by Alexander the Great himself to consult the Oracle of Siwa. Finish your day by taking a dip at Cleopatra’s Pool, where the legendary queen herself is believed to have once swum. Don’t forget to buy some Siwan Crafts on your way, and spare an hour or two for a visit to the charming Siwa House Museum.
Adventurous travellers will also get their fix of fun and excitement by heading for a safari into the great sand sea or trying out quad biking in the Western Desert of Egypt.
It is advisable to visit Siwa and any other Western Desert destination in the cooler months of the year, from October to April that is. Temperatures in summer can reach up to 35-45 C.
10. Dinner Cruise
See the Cairo skyline after dark on a 2-hour Nile River dinner cruise, and watch belly dancers and Tanoura performers take the stage as you enjoy a full buffet dinner, combines dining, dancing, and music for a classic night on the Nile.
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