Beautiful pyramids, mysterious mummies and lots of gold. That is what everybody perceives Egypt as. But it is so much more. There is Cairo, it’s most famous city, the river Nile, desert adventures, its temples and mosques and the general aura of history rooted in the culture that pervades the entire country. Egypt is a popular destination amongst tourists, especially from India.

Tourists can travel to Egypt any time of the year. The best time to visit Egypt is during winter from October to April, when temperatures are lower. The most popular time for tourist is December and January. Tourism in Egypt is booming this time of the year so make sure you plan in advance. March, April, and September are also good months to travel to Egypt if you plan to avoid the crowd. The daytime weather can be quite pleasant and it’s the best time to enjoy water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming.

Egyptian cuisine contains a lot of fruits, vegetables and legumes. This is because of the Nile valley, the presence of which makes the growth of the same very conducive. Bread is a staple here. It is consumed on a large scale and eaten along with nearly every meal. The Egyptians are also known to add a lot of onions and garlic to their preparations. Tea, usually without any milk, is consumed all across the country. Some famous Egyptian dishes are kushari, ful medames and other meat dishes. Desserts include basbousa, a sweet and spicy dish and Kahk, which is a customary sweet dish.

Shopping in Egypt is a superb experience. You can avail a lot of things from various shops and stores here in Egypt. Egypt has some of the high-end luxury brand stores selling premium quality products and items. Its Souks or the local markets are very popular and thronged with tourists and locals alike. Egyptian markets sell clothes, jewellery, fruits, vegetables, souvenirs and more. Cairo has a lot of lanes and markets to shop from including The Khan El Khalili Market which is a very well-known one, filled with a lot of beautiful objects. Portsaid, Luxor, and Alexandria are the other areas that are great for shopping.

Although Modern Standard Arabic is the official language, Egyptian Arabic is the most widely spoken among the languages spoken in Egypt.

1. CAIRO

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is essentially a stunning white desert and one of the greatest megacities in the world. It lies on both banks of the Nile River, near the Nile Delta. Exotic with its rich history and culture, Cairo is one city that travellers absolutely love. Go beyond the modern hustle, and you will find the ancient yet strikingly brilliant architecture that has been standing for centuries. Full of vigour, you can get the true feel of the daily Egyptian life in this city that attracts millions of tourists worldwide.

Cairo is a warm, tropical and beautiful city with innumerable attractions ranging from the gigantic pyramids of Giza to the seemingly endless Nile. In addition, it houses numerous mosques, castles and churches and thus, came to be known as “the city of a thousand minarets”. Boasting a rich history and society, Cairo perfectly blends modernity and olden culture.

Places to visit in Cairo: The Great Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Al-Azhar Mosque, Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo), the fortress of the Saladin Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque

2. LUXOR

Luxor is famously known as the world’s greatest open-air museum. Located in Southern Egypt, on the east bank of the River Nile, Luxor is a beautiful city. It has some of the world’s most famous temples and tombs, a sprawling desert and the famous Western Valley Ruins.

Known throughout history as Thebes, Luxor was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Egypt. The city is divided into two districts by River Nile. The East Bank is where the main Luxor Town is situated, along with four main sites – Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum. The West Bank of Luxor houses the famous tombs, mortuary temples and the Necropolis.

Places to visit in Luxor: The Karnak temple complex, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Mummification Museum, The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, Luxor Museum, Ramesseum, The Tomb of Tutankhamun

3. ALEXANDRIA

Alexandria is a heavenly gem and a truly historical city that needs to be visited, it has beautiful sites to discover, Alexandria is a Mediterranean port city in Egypt, which was founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, and became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt and a rival to Rome before falling into decline in the 4th century AD and it’s the second capital of Egypt as well as one of the best cities in Egypt.

Places to visit in Alexandria: Qaitbay Citadel, Kom Al-Shakafa, The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandria library)

4. ASWAN

The Nubia city of Aswan is known as a mythical golden city of art and originality and the home to a number of famous archaeological site and some of the most beautiful scenes of natural beauty, Aswan includes wonderful historical monuments, it’s located after Luxor city in Upper Egypt, the tourists in Egypt prefer to enjoy a Nile cruise, as it’s one of the best experiences to partake in Egypt.

Places to visit in Aswan:  Philae Island, The Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, The Two Temples of Abu Simbel

5. SHARM EL SHEIKH

The Red Sea coral and marine life can be easily explored and enjoyed across the amazing resort of Sharm El Sheikh located between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea, filled with the most spectacular coral reefs to be found anywhere in the world. Consisting of three beautiful bays, Sharm el-sheik is a diving and watersports paradise plus pay a visit to Saint Catherine’s Monastery. one of the best locations in the red sea Sherm El Sheik resort is Naama Bay is the main center of attractions and is a cosmopolitan, stylish resort consisting of numerous bars and terraced cafes, plus a number of diving spots like the Ras Mohammed National Park, home of Shark Reef.

Places to visit in Sharm El Sheikh: Naama Bay, Ras Mohamed National Park, Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Mt.Sinai, the Blue Hole, Jackson Reef

6. HURGHADA 

The coastal city of Hurghada is the oldest and the most famous tourist resort in Egypt and one of the best coastal cities to visit in Egypt because of its sandy white beaches and the blue skies in abundance throughout the year and while being there, you will find tons of activities that you can do and a lot of places you can head to including the Giftun Islands, Hurghada Marina, Straits of Gubal, Sindbad Submarine, Abu Nuhas Shipwreck Sites, Hurghada Aquarium.

There, you will enjoy the golden beaches to meditate & relax besides doping some water sports & activities such as do some snorkeling, diving, and Scuba diving. Hurghada is also one of the Egyptian cities where you can have Desert Jeep Expeditions & quad biking that is why the majority of tourists love spending their holiday in a coastal city like Hurghada.

Places to visit in Hurghada: The Giftun Islands, Hurghada Marina, Straits of Gubal, Sindbad Submarine, Abu Nuhas Shipwreck Sites, Hurghada Aquarium

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