Places to Go in Egypt - Places of Interest

Egypt

Ancient Civilisations
The Ancient Egyptians have attracted more interest and attention than almost any other ancient civilisation. Their feats of engineering, and the details of their lives we can glean from tomb and temple walls make them seem very alive; similarly their obsession with death also fascinates us.
Ancient Civilisations
Ancient Ruins
From the temples of Upper Egypt, to the numerous fantastic pyramids near Cairo, Egypt is probably best known for its ancient ruins. Even once away from the ever-popular Nile Valley, there are oasis tombs, and remnants of Roman Alexandria to uncover.
Ancient Ruins
Beaches
The shores of the Red Sea are rightly famous the world over. The water is a stunning clear blue and the coral reefs are simply amazing. Year-round, the sun shines, and there are excursions into the mountainous interior to tempt you away from the sand and lapping waves.
Beaches
Cruises
Gliding serenely past lush green fields, farmed by ox-drawn ploughshares, admiring the sleek form of a egret is one of the great pleasures of a visit to Egypt. The fact that this glimpse of unchanged rural life also links together some of the greatest historical monuments in Egypt makes a Nile cruise a must!
Cruises
Museums
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is one of the world's great treasure troves, crammed with artefacts from the country's illustrious past. Other, much smaller museums are more than worthy of your time: Luxor museum is especially noteworthy.
Museums
Souqs & Shopping
As you twist and turn deeper into the Khan El Khalili, passing under Mamluke arches and admiring Ottoman 'mashrabiya' window screens, you're drawn into a traditional world where charismatic vendors try to persuade you to purchase handicrafts and goods manufactured in a tiny workshop behind the shop front.
Souqs & Shopping

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Abu Simbel
Alexandria
Aswan
Bahariya
Cairo
Dahab
Dakhla
Dashur
El Alamein & the Mediterranean Coast
El Quseir
Farafra
Giza
Hurghada
Kharga
Lake Nasser
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St Catherines and Mount Sinai
The Desert Circuit
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The Sinai Peninsula
Upper Egypt

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- For over 700 years Cairo has been the largest city in Africa, and it continues to grow at a rapid pace. Scratch beneath the surface and it reveals wondrous secrets, beautiful mosques, imposing citadels and unexpected garden oases.
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- Dashur
- The furthest of the Ancient Egyptian sites visited from Cairo, Dashur is an impressive pyramid field with two particularly notable examples, both the work of one pharaoh, Snofru.
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- El Alamein & the Mediterranean Coast
- The Mediterranean Coast's main attraction is about 100 kilometres out of Alexandria, where El Alamein marks the furthest extent of the Axis advance across North Africa.
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- El Quseir
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- More than any other monument, the Pyramids of Giza symbolise the mystic appeal that Egypt has exerted over travellers for so many millennia. Sentinel to the pyramids, the Sphinx sits in enigmatic splendour.
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- Saqqara
- Within easy reach of Cairo, the pyramids at Saqqara are far less visited than their neighbours at Giza. This is where the royalty and nobility of Memphis were buried, and there are a large number of mastabas and temples to explore.
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- The Desert Circuit
- The Desert Circuit is connected by asphalt roads, making it easier than ever to explore over 1,000 kilometres of desert through the main oases of Siwa, Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla and Kharga.
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- Bahariya
- The smallest of the oases on the desert circuit, Bahariya lies approximately 350 kilometres from Cairo and boasts hot springs, palm groves and rock formations.
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- Dakhla
- Dakhla is situated about 200 kilometres from Kharga and is one of the more interesting oases with its Pharaonic, Roman and Coptic antiquities combined with exotic architecture, palm groves, hot springs and dunes.
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- Farafra
- As the least populated and most isolated oasis, Farafra is largely undiscovered. Those who venture here are attracted by its proximity to the White Desert and Crystal Mountain with its natural large arch entirely composed of quartz crystal.
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- Kharga
- At approximately 340 kilometres from Luxor, Kharga is the nearest oasis to Luxor and benefits from the smallest number of tourists.
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- Siwa
- The oasis of Siwa has remained untouched by the outside world until recently, and remains a unique outpost of Berber culture.
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- The Red Sea
- The Red Sea offers miles of wonderful coastline, from the developed shores of Sinai around Sharm El Sheikh to exclusive resorts on the western shores near Hurghada.
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- Dahab
- Dahab is one of the most relaxed towns in Egypt. Located on the Red Sea coast, it is surrounded by mountains and stretches of beach, with wind and waves that have drawn the windsurfing communities here.
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- Originally a fishing village, Hurghada has been transformed over the years to a bustling tourist destination. Its proximity to Luxor also makes it easily accessible and a wonderful place to snorkel or dive on the legendary reefs.
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- Sharm El Sheikh
- For many years Sharm has been a magnet for tourists seeking beaches and fantastic diving and snorkelling. As a result the town itself is very much geared towards mass-market tourism, with the full array of shops, restaurants, night clubs and package tourists.
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- The Sinai Peninsula
- What the Sinai Peninsula lacks in population it makes up for in dramatic scenery: folded rock strata exposed in a sheer canyon wall, sandstone changing colours in the setting sun, jagged mountain peaks against a bright blue sky.
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- St Catherines and Mount Sinai
- At the heart of the peninsula is Mount Sinai, where the Ten Commandments were revealed to Moses.
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- Upper Egypt
- Upper Egypt refers to the southern half of the country, containing the upper reaches of the river Nile. Today, as in history, the towns and sights are largely confined to the narrow strip of cultivated land either side of the river.
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- Abu Simbel
- The most famous of the rescued temples of Lake Nasser are those at Abu Simbel, although they are the least Nubian in influence. They were built by Ramses the Great on the edge of his empire.
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- Aswan
- Aswan is easily the prettiest town in Egypt, and our recommendation for the perfect place to unwind at the end of your trip. Although not as rich in sights as Luxor, it does still have the picture-perfect Temple of Philae, and the monumental Aswan High Dam.
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- Lake Nasser
- Formed behind the massive High Dam at Aswan, Lake Nasser is the world’s largest reservoir and stretches nearly five hundred kilometres to the south, beyond the Sudanese border.
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- Luxor
- Luxor, the hub of Ancient Egyptian monuments and a busy town, has developed to cater to the thousands of tourists who pass through. On the east bank of the river, the town itself is modern but has grown up around the two temples of Luxor and Karnak.
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