Egypt Attractions

The Fayoum oasis, is a paradise for nature lovers, was well known for its rich soil and was very important to the integrity of the ancient Egyptian, Ptolemaic, and Roman empires. With cliffs meeting Lake Qaroun, the area is a total contrast of white desert and green land, Nowadays, the Fayoum Oasis is known for the Wadi Al-Hitan and Wadi Al-Rayan, dubbed the ‘Valleys of Whales and Waterfalls, The oasis is also known for its rich Ptolemaic culture, Fayoum Mummies, Old Kingdom pyramids, and its beautiful countryside.

The oasis of Fayoum is about 1,270 km², and irrigated by Yusuf Canal which was constructed 3,500 years ago, It is bringing in water from the Nile, The city of Fayoum is a market and administrative centre for its region. With about 1,000 of the total 1,827 km² cultivated and the abundance of water and local agriculture makes it one of the most fertile areas in Egypt, producing cotton, flax, hemp, rice, sugar-cane, roses, oranges, peaches, pomegranates, figs, grapes and olives. The raising of sheep and poultry, this plus fishing (in both Lake Qarun and Wadi Rayan lake).

The area harbours a number of small but important archaeological sites slumped, some remains of pyramids and crumbled remnants of vast Ptolemaic cities that were major centres of crocodile worship. Fayoum is also the base for adventures out to Wadi Al-Rayan's desert and to Wadi Al Hittan, where prehistoric whale skeletons founded on the rock-outcrop sand.

Bird life still abounds around Lake Qaroun, bordered by Bedouin settlements and fishing villages. on its famous Lake Qaroun you can enjoy fishing, Other places of outstanding natural beauty near Fayoum are the hot springs at Ain Al Siliyin, where you can bath, this beside the waterfalls at Wadi Al Rayan, 40km towards Bahareya, also suitable for swimming and picnics.

Dazzling Lake Nasser is a vast lake, located in southern egypt and northern sudan, formed by the high dam after 1971, is 298 miles long and 10 miles wide, with a water capacity of 130 million acre-feet, of which 24 million acre-feet and 73 million acre-feet as live storage.

The name of lake Nasser was taken from our late president Gamal Abdel Nasser, who ruled Egypt from 1954 till 1971. The southern third of the lake is in Sudan and is called Lake Nubia. The lake is 312 miles (480 kilometers) long and covers an area of 2026 square miles (5,248 km2). It has a maximum depth of 426.5 ft (130 m) but its mean depth is 82.6 ft (25.2 m). The Egyptian portion is 202 miles (324 km) long and has a shoreline of 4,875 miles (7,844 km). Part of the Lake Nasser area was covering the temple of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II around 1200 B.C. The temple was moved but other sites of historical significance was submerged. Thirty-two species of fish as well as Nile River crocodiles were found in the lake this plus 80,000 tons of fish a year are collected.

Cruising Lake Nasser is one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty, and a great way to relax and discover the sights of the ancient Pharaohs, From the decks of a felucca a traditional wooden sailing boat, or a luxury boat you can see many temples along the way on the shores of Lake Nasser, there is a wonderful site of the Great Temples of Abu Simbel for Ramses II, and the small temple of Abu Simbel for Nefertari.

The city of Dahab is a popular tourist destination in south Sinai. It is considered to be the second most famous city in Sinai, after the world wide popular city of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab means gold, and the name of the city was taken from its golden sand beaches.

Dahab is located on the Gulf of Aqaba at the Red Sea south Sinai Peninsula and about 100 km to the north of the famous resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. Dahab is famous for its golden beaches and amazing sites that are suitable for diving, which is one of the most prominent activities that visitors can do in such a charming city, this plus Snorkeling, swimming, or relaxing at its sunny amazing beaches.

Dahab city once was a small fishing village before, then it got more famous and became so popular over the last few years for many reasons you will instantly notice as soon as you hit its road. The mountains and their intermingling colors of red, yellow, olive green and black all along your way will comfort your eyes. And as soon as you arrive, smell and feel the sea breeze hitting your face with tenderness

Dahab consists of (from the north to the south): Ras Abu Galuom, which is protected area and an amazing spot for diving, adding to this the Blue Hole which is the most famous diving location in Dahab and in all of Sinai, then there is the Asia area which hosts more than 75% of the city's population in three small towns: Mubarak, Al Zarnook, and Al Asia, which is the most famous section of Dahab. It includes a lot of small camps, beaches, Beduin houses and cafes, do not miss the chance to visit Dahab the awesome city of Egypt

El Gouna is a modern resort town on Egypt’s Red Sea, near Hurghada. It is located along the Red Sea shore and on small island, It is known for its lagoons, coral reefs and sandy beaches. Among these is long wide Mangroovy Beach, El Ggouna popular with kitesurfers, Lively Abu Tig Marina is lined with restaurants and bars, at the downtown area Tamr Henna Square has palm trees, shops and cafes with outside seating.

Enjoy the charming views, amazing lagoons, luxury gold gardens, there are so many things to do in El Gouna such as diving, kitesurfing, beach relaxation or even horseback riding in the desert, you will explore the lifestyle of Bedouin people and their food, you can also improve your mood and feel relaxed during your staring at the shiny stars in the pure desert sky.

El Gouna has an amazing nature and it is a suitable place to stay in with your friends and families, as it has luxury accommodations with excellent services, which will satisfy all the members of your friends and families, as well as activities to suit everyone.

Once you are in Luxor, just drive to El-Gouna to enjoy its marvelous beaches and amazing nature.

Taba located on the top of the Gulf of Aqaba between the mountain range and the eastern hills of Taba in one hand, Taba was returned to Egypt in 1989 and has now turned into a popular tourist destination featuring extraordinarily beautiful coves and bays. There are many Bedouin camps located here which offer a nice, genuine experience for travelers.

Explore the underwater life during your diving trips and enjoy watching the fascinating water animals and plants, as you’ll find the coloured and beautiful coral reefs, especially when you go to the Coloured Canyon, Be astonished by visiting archeological monuments and sites such as the St. Catherine's Monastery and walk through the marvelous Saladin Fortress, such historical places shouldn’t be missed as they are few kilometers far from Taba.

Taba stands today as one of the outstanding tourist destinations for tourists from all over the world, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained, you can enjoy a tour to Colored Canyon, St. Catherine Monastery or visit Petra, Jordan through Aqaba Gulf.

Nuweiba is located in a unique place between Dahab to the south and from Taba, which is 85 kilometers north, Nuweiba is a quiet and peaceful resort located on a large sandy flood plain, sandwiched between the towering mountains of Sinai, Egypt and the clear deep blue sea of the Gulf of Aqaba at the Red Sea.

Nuweiba has retained its charm, its friendliness and serenity with beautiful sandy beaches, lined by date palm trees, overlooking the sparkling clear, coral filled seas,Enjoy views of the mountains of Saudi Arabia behind the Gulf of Aqaba, the picturesque Sinai Mountains, the endless white sandy spaces and stunning diving spots This is the nature on the Red Sea coast in Egypt.

Nuweiba has an area that is around 5,097 kilometers and also contains a lot of tourist attractions such as hotels, restaurants, and diving centers. These have made the town an important tourist destination that is much cheaper than other resorts in Sinai like Sharm El Sheikh or Taba, Nuweiba is also different than any other city in Sinai because of the Bediouns that are still living in the city. This gives it a unique atmosphere because of the special habits and lives of the Sinai Bedouins. Major activities for tourists and Egyptians in Nuweiba are diving, snorkeling, going on safari trips, or chilling out on the beautiful beaches. Whether you are a professional diver or a beginner, you will find a suitable diving spot in Nuweiba and instructors to show you how to dive. The city is also famous for its exceptional coral reefs that you can never find anywhere else around the world. Individual and group divers can enjoy their favorite sport with four equipped diving centers in Nuweiba.

Farafra Oasis is a small oasis located in Egypt's western desert, It is one of the most isolated oasis of the governorate of Al-Wadi Al-Gadid in Southern Egypt, The Farafra is 170 kilometers away from the bahariya oasis, 627 kilometers away from Cairo, and 370 kilometers to the South West of Marsa Matruh and the Mediterranean Sea.

The capital and the most important town in Farafra Oasis is the city of Qaser Farafra. This is the most ancient part in Farafra Oasis and in the 19th century Qaser Al Farafra was the only inhibited city in the Western Desert with a population of only 200 people, Many tourists choose Farafra today as it is the famous worldwide for its quietness and warm weather.

Farafra’s ancient history is clouded in mystery but this small oasis was mentioned in many ancient Egyptian texts specially in the reign of the 10th dynasty in the 21st BC. The Farafra was called "Ta-Ahet", or the land of the cow as a symbol of fertility in reference to the ancient god Hathour. In the new kingdom, there were some evident that Ramsis II used to import stones from Farafra Oasis to be used in constructing his many temples in Luxor precisely, Many tourists choose Farafra today to visit as it becomes famous worldwide for its quietness and warm weather.

Dakhla Oasis is the southernmost Oasis of Egypt and it was historically located in the center of an important caravans trading route that linked the Dakhla not only to the Kharga and Farafra Oases but also to the Nile Valley in the West and as far to the east as Libya.

Dakhla Oasis was the capital of the oasis region during the Pharaonic period. Today, El Dakhla is one of the most wonderful oases in Egypt with many remarkable monuments, amazing natural scenery, and a large collection of Bedouin handcrafted souvenirs being sold around the towns of Dakhla Oasis

Discover the city of Mut at Dakhla Oasis that date back to the Ancient Egyptian civilization, walk through the alleyways and the tight streets, which have a great history, Experience cycling in Mut and finding out how to negotiate and haggle with the local traders, Explore the history of Dakhla Oasis which had geographical importance, as it was connecting between Darb al-Tawil and the Nile Valley, as well as it had a lot of shores in the south side and a big lake, where there were lots of people who lived in those shores before they turned into a dry harsh nature, therefore it affected on people there and they had to immigrate, as the sand covered everything of their ancient way of life.

The Oasis apparently remained at least marginally populated throughout history, for there have been over one hundred ancient cemeteries unearthed by the Dakhla Oasis Project, which has been operating in the area since 1978. These cemeteries cover a span of time from prehistory through the Roman period, though the oasis was populated as early as the upper paleolithic period.

The Siwa Oasis is an urban oasis in Egypt between the Qattara Depression and the Great Sand Sea in the Western Desert, nearly 50 km east of the Libyan border, and 560 km from Cairo, Siwa is 18 meters below sea level and contains six lakes, 200 springs, 1200 water wells and 20,000 acres of fertile cultivated land, The main city in the oasis is the city of Siwa which has more than 8000 people.

One of the main attraction in Siwa Oasis is the ruins of the old town known as Shali, There are also the remains of the Temple of Amun, which is the headquarters of one of the most famous fortune teller of the ancient world, visited by Alexander the Great in 333 BC, where the priests appointed him as the son of god Amun.

you will be excited by watching the charming nature of its mineral springs, Olive groves and Palma, It is also reported that the most ancient human footsteps in history going back to 3 million years were discovered in Siwa in 2007.

Abydos is one of the most ancient cities of Upper Egypt, dating back to the late prehistoric era. About 11 km (6 miles) west of the Nile River and 300 miles south of Cairo, Abydos is one of the oldest cities ever discovered, not only in Ancient Egypt but in the entire world. It is also considered to be one of the most important archaeological sites ever discovered. It was an ancient sacred city located in Upper Egypt.

The city was originally called Abdju, which meaning "the hill of the symbol or reliquary" The name Abydos comes from the Greeks, who named the city after the port city of the same name located on the Hellespont, The modern Arabic name is El-Araba El Madfuna.

It is believed that Abydos served as a cult center ever since the city was first founded, and today it is clear that by the end of the Old Kingdom period, Abydos was primarily a center for the Osiris and Isis cult, Paintings and scrolls found in tombs throughout Egypt reveal that making the pilgrimage to Abydos was seen as being a noble thing to do and an accomplishment to be incredibly proud of, there is still a great deal to see at the present site, you can visit the present site including Temple of Seti I which became the most popular and most fascinating attraction.

El Alamein City is one of the amazing sites that you have to visit in Egypt, it is well known as the place where the Allied forces of World war II gained a decisive victory of the Axis forces. It is a town in the northern Matrouh Governorate of Egypt. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, it lies 66 miles (110 Kilometers) east of Alexandria is mostly a port facility for shipping oil. However, it was once described by Churchill as having the best climate in the world. There are several hotels and a beach resorts nearby (Hotel Atic). It has a local population of 7,397 inhabitants.

El Alamein is one of the most famous and beautiful sites that shouldn’t be missed in Egypt, as it makes you get back in time to remember and explore the events of the Second World War, because of the monuments that narrate the whole story of More than 80,000 soldiers were killed or wounded in the World War II from all sides and stands on the site where the actual battle took place. wander at Tel el Eisa,the War Cemetery, which is called The Commonwealth Cemetery, as it has the graves of the murdered soldiers from different Countries, it also contains many original war uniforms, vehicles and weapons.

The El Alamein War Cemetery also has an informative museum nearby, which covers the entire story of World War II in this part of the world, as seen from a number of perspectives. The museum serves as a memorial for the battles fought and displays a number of items from the war, including weapons, vehicles, uniforms, and war records.

The springs of Moses founded 20 km South of the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel in South Sinai, The springs of Moses are collection of fresh water springs said to be where Moses during the Israelite Exodus was directed by Yahweh to throw a tree branch possibly a barberry into the bitter springs to make them sweet enough to drink.

Oyun Musa boasts the world’s highest sulfur rates, and with temperatures reaching up to 27 degrees Celsius, the water helps treat many diseases such as those of the kidneys and skin.

Oyun Musa’s water flows from a high mountain into a natural lake 100 meters in depth, situated beside the coast, Comprising a site for spiritual peace and comfort, Oyun Musa is a group of hot springs, some sweet and some bitter, which form a small fertile oasis.

The is a story for the springs saying that Moses was meting Zipporah his future wife, and he was protecting Zipporah and her sisters from an aggressive group of local shepherds, and these springs according to the monks never dry up, it is the main source of water for the monasteries

The Blue Desert, also known as “blue valley” or “colored mountain”, took its color in 1980 when Belgian artist Jean Verame colored the rocks of the area with bright turquoise and blue hues, as he took the permission of the last Egyptian president Mohamed Anwar Al Sadat to be a sign of peace.

Verame arrived in Sinai with 10 tons of blue paints which were approved by the United Nations, Verame worked on the project for two years, using up to 10 tons of paint to complete his project including rocks on an area of four-kilometers with boulders as high as 10 meters, giving the desert a spectacular contrast against the stark yellows and beiges of the desert.

The Blue Desert is an ideal place for travelers who want to camp For many reasons, it is a amazing place for relaxing, as well as mountain climbing.

Cairo, the capital of Egypt and largest urban agglomerations, the world's most densely populated cities, known as the city of a Thousand Minarets, it is known with its superiority of Islamic architecture, established by Jawhar Al Siqilli in Fatimid dynasty in the 10th Century, Meaning “the victorious city”

Cairo is also associated with Ancient Egypt close to the ancient cities of Memphis and Giza where the Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza are located, just remember to bring your water and some sunscreen, as it is sunny during the day. 

Cairo is the most magnificent city with its monuments and landmarks, meander between its streets and sites where you will find the ruins of Fatimid and Mamluk monuments this beside the most famous khan el khalili, tee off to old cairo called (Multi-Religious Compound ) combines a variety of religious monuments and the three heavenly messages Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

Flanking the eastern edge of Islamic Cairo Al Azhar Park which features an array of fountains, marvelous gardens, recreation areas and restaurants. Don’t miss chance to snap your fascinating photos there.

Though firmly attached to the past, Cairo is also home to a vibrant modern society. The Liberation Square situated in downtown Cairo area, built in the 19th century under the rule of Khedive Ismail, then head out to Egyptian Museum housing the world’s most valuable collection of monuments to return to the past. 

A felucca is the best way to relish yourself on the magic Nile river "ancient Egyptian traditional sailing boat", Its white sails can be seen smoothly along the riverbanks all over the city, be amazed with the luscious views of Cairo.

Taste everything in Cairo, scout Cairo Opera House, which includes classic concerts, traditional, and orchestral selections with Western and jazz influences, Go to the highest spot in Cairo and visit Cairo tower, discover the modern and ancient districts, watch the real marvelous views of Cairo while you are on top of Cairo tower. 

One of the most famous attractions in Cairo, Salah Eldin Citadel with its famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, do not miss the chance to visit such glorious city while you are in Egypt. 

Luxor City Located in Upper Egypt, has been described as the world’s biggest open-air museum, Luxor contains about a third of the most valuable monuments and antiquities in the whole world, which makes it one of the most important tourist sites. Luxor Monuments such as The Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, El Deir El-Bahri (the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut), the worker's village at Deir El-Medina.

Luxor is located about 670 km. (416 miles) to the south of Cairo, 220km (137 miles) to the north of Aswan, and 280 kms (174 miles) to the west of Hurghada.

Luxor city located on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, it is consists of temples and tombs in The East Bank and in The West Bank, Thebes reached the height of its splendor and influence in modern city.

Luxor Formerly known Thebes, but “Thebes” was not what the ancient Egyptians called it. Ancient texts show that it was called T-apt, “The Shrine” with the ancient Greeks calling it Tea Pie. The name vanished then as the area submitted to the desert and then by the 10th-century Arab travelers thought the ruins were of grand buildings so started to call it (Al-Oksour) in arabic or “site of the palaces” which slowly became Luxor, also named as the city of hundred doors, as described by the Greek poet Homer in the Iliad.

Luxor served as the capital of a newly unified Egypt with the new role of being the political and administrative capital which flourished, Nothing in the world compares to the scale and grandeur of the monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes, such as Temple of Luxor, Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, tombs of the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon.

Luxor attract the largest segment of cultural tourism coming to Egypt, it is the store for the ancient Egyptian civilization where in more than 800 archaeological shrine area includes most fascinating monuments of human heritage, From Luxor you can enjoy spectacular aswan attraction with its assortment sites.

Superb Aswan is a friendly town, Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city, 680km (425 miles) south of Cairo, 220Km (137 miles) to the south of Luxor. Aswan takes its name from the ancient Egyptian word “Swan”, meaning “the market”. This is because it was located on the main trade route between Egypt and the southern lands.

Dazzling Aswan is the third most popular place to visit in Egypt, behind Cairo and Luxor, it has a large population of Nubian people, mostly resettled from their homeland in the area flooded by Lake Nasser. Aswan is the home of many granite quarries from which most of the Obelisks seen in Luxor, were sourced used for so many sculptures and obelisks.

Come to visit Aswan and amuse your eyes with one of the most enchanting natural sceneries in the world, Tranquility and superb natural landscapes aren’t only what Aswan has to offer. This city invites you to trace back Egypt’s ancient mysteries through its legendary temples.

Aswan is also home to plenty of attractions that need to be seen when visiting this historic city, such as Aswan Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, Nubian villages must be visited, as they have an enchanting taste of Egypt in addition to the warm hospitality and fascinating culture.

The Nile River as it passes through Aswan, Dozens of cruise ships travel between Luxor and Aswan, Cruises from Aswan to Luxor takes 3 nights while cruises from Luxor to Aswan takes 4 nights, also The best way to discover Aswan's charm is to hop aboard a felucca (traditional sailboat)

Aswan has a gorgeous winter climate, the city has a hot climate throughout the year and it is advised to cover your head when walking about and drink water constantly.

Aswan has a fabulous memorable experience, you have to visit while you are in Egypt, Do not miss to snap photos during sunset, also enjoy Felucca ride in Aswan

Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital, is a true Mediterranean jewel that hovers between illusion and reality, it’s the city developed from a mere anchorage to “The Pearl of the Mediterranean” Alexandria has first come to existence when the young Macedonian leader Alexander the Great choose it to become the capital of Graeco- Roman Egypt in 332 B.C. It wasn’t only an ancient Egyptian center for learning, but it was also a historical site

Alexandria is situated on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, 179km (111 miles) north of Cairo, From the 19th century Alexandria took a new role, as a focus for Egypt's commercial and maritime expansion, it was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library.

Dinocratis planned the city in squares, like a chessboard with two main streets interlaced vertically and horizontally extending from east to west as well as from north to south. Alexandria had 5 districts, each one named after a letter of the first five letters in the Greek Alphabet: A (Alpha); B (Beta); G (Gamma); D (Delta) and E (Epsilon). These 5 letters represent the initial letters of the text: "Alexander the king, the descendent of the gods, erected the city".

*Alpha was the royal district where the royal palaces, the main Temple, the museum, the libraries, and the gardens were built.
*Beta was the district of the Greek aristocracy.
*Gamma was dedicated to the settlement of the Greek commoners.
*Delta was the district of the foreign minorities such as the Syrians, the Persians, and the Jews.
*Epsilon was the district for the native Egyptians.

Relatively new discoveries in the Eastern Harbor involve two different sites. Around Fort Qaitbey the site has unearthed hundreds of objects, including what experts believe are the remains of the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the ancient wonders of the world In the south east part of the harbor archaeologists have apparently found the Royal Quarters, including granite columns and fabulous statues, including one of Isis and a sphinx with a head thought to be that of Cleopatra father. There may very well be an underwater exhibit in the future.

Be a witness of it’s great culture, civilization and history, enjoy exploring the spectacular architecture of many historical sites like Cata Combs of el Shoqafa, Alexandria Library and Qaitbay Citadel. Get delighted by its amazing beaches and walk through the Cornish which has an amazing overlooking view of the sea, enjoy its warm sun with fresh air and beautiful weather, watch craftsmen in small boatyards building luxury wooden boats, visitors strolling through the narrow streets today you can find pleasant cafes and excellent fish restaurants.

Sharm El Sheikh city of the peace, It has what satisfies all tastes and inclinations. If you are a nature lover, relaxation seeker, or an adventure enthusiast, then Sharm El Sheikh is your ideal holiday destination.

Sharm El Sheikh, located between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh is the administrative hub of Egypt South Sinai Governorate, in the year 2000, the UNESCO has chosen Sharm El Sheikh among ‎‎14,000 cities from all over the world to be the best city of peace and charm. ‎

According to the latest governmental statistics it has been ranked as ‎number one among all the cities and regions in Egypt according to the number of ‎tourists arrivals and the number of nights they spend in the city. ‎

The city is renowned for housing one of the world’s best diving sites, The dazzling diversity of corals and aquatic species offer a picturesque adventure over the surface and through the depths of the Red Sea, also For more adventurous travelers mountain climbing is an intriguing experience in Sharm El Sheikh, given its mountain landscape.

This besides the wonderful distinctive fauna and flora of Sharm El Sheikh that are ‎difficult to be found anywhere else in the world, the finest underwater coral reefs, ‎fish, and colorful sea creatures, the fine weather of the city have all qualified Sharm ‎to be one of the most favorite resorts in the world.

Discover Sharm El Sheikh at night as it has many fancy dancing cosmopolitan nightclubs and you can explore the Bedouin’s life and have a BBQ dinner while listening to Arabian beautiful music or enjoy shopping and buying souvenirs as a memory for a remarkable experience.

Hurghada is a beach resort town stretching some 40km along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, Hurghada is the comprehensive seafront destination where the sun shines every day, Its sparkling sandy beaches is the ideal relaxed destination that is more than suitable for those who love to take part in exploring aquatic recreation.

The splendid underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, The warm waters in Hurghada are perfect for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs to live in, which may also be observed through glass bottom boats, Enjoy spectacular Alf Leila Wa Leila Show in Hurghada with its amazing stories, watch Arabian Nights and listen to history of the pharaohs, moreover beguile your eyes with stunning matching colors with folklore dancing.

Those who seek less dynamic activities can enjoy the sunny atmosphere and lucid water by going on deep sea fishing trips to uninhabited locations such as the Giftone Island, Abu Menkar Isle, or Mahmya Beach, or they can enjoy discovering Hurghada’s marine life’s treasures at the Aquarium, Other favorable activities include windsurfing, sailing, submarine tours, and glass bottomed boat excursions that provide vistas of the underwater world are also available, You may also be surprised to find a number of alluring historical landmarks & Monuments around the city.

Take an extraordinary Jeep, camel, and quad biking safaris are among many activities that you will find around Hurghada’s fascinating deserts. Hurghada’s eastern desert is an enchanting and vast landscape of sand, rocks, oases and mountains, or Bedouins home, While you are there visiting Bedouin village can’t be missed, as you will learn about Bedouin life, heritage and traditions.

Prepare your camera to snap amazing photos for astonishing coral formations, variety of colored fish and Playful dolphins through the clear glass boat Hurghada is an unlimited new adventure, Hurghada has a lot of attractions you have to taste it

Abu simbel Temple situated near Egypt’s southern borders with Sudan, 280 km south of Aswan, the Temples of Abu Simbel are amongst the most interesting of all Pharaonic temples, There are two temples cut into the rock dating back to king Ramses II, one is for Ramses and the other for Nefertari.

The first Temple Ramses II Temple was built by King Ramses II and is dedicated to the God Re-Hor-Akhty, Amon Ptah, and King Ramses II as a deified King, Its facade is 35m. long and 30m high, The facade has four seated colossi of the King, each one is 20m tall and represents the King seated on his throne wearing the double crown, accompanied by 3 small figures of his wives, daughters and sons flanking his legs, Near to the summit of the facade there are number of baboons and above the entrance stands the figure of Re-Hor-Akhty.

The Temple of Queen Nefertari is located 120m. from the Temple of Ramses II and was also built by Ramses II, dedicated to the Goddess Hathor and to his wife Queen Nefertari, Queen Nefertari was the principal and the most beloved wife of King Ramses II, It is also a rock-cut Temple with a facade of about 28m. long and 12m. high, which contains 6 standing colossi, each one being about 11m. in height, Four of them represent Ramses II and the other two represent Queen Nefertari, each accompanied by two smaller figures of their children,

Beguile your eyes with The superb scenery from this place, Imagine yourself in the middle of the desert and at the shores of Lake Nasser, The temples got world fame when an international UNESCO operation was needed to save them from the rising water of Lake Nasser, The bright colors in the carvings are essentially intact.

Edfu Temple located in Edfu City, which played a major role in Aswan History, Edfu located 60 km south of Aswan. It was a flourishing city in ancient times and the center of the cult of triad of Gods, including the infamous Horus and Hathor, Edfu was known as "Apollopolis Magna" because the Greeks identified Horus with their god Apollo.

The temple of Edfu dates back to the Ptolemaic period, its inscriptions were completed over a period of 180 years, This glorious temple includes a Nilometer and a chapel dedicated to the Goddess Nut, Various walls depict scenes of wars, the ritual foundation of the temple, and the divine marriage of Hathor and Horus of Behdet.

The superb Edfu Temple consists of traditional elements of Egyptian Temples of the New Kingdom, together with a few Greek elements, such as the mamisi (house of divine birth), which is situated to the west of the main entrance of the Temple, It consists of an entrance, a court, and chapel. The walls of the mamisi are decorated with scenes showing the story of the divine birth of Horus the child, in the presence of the goddess Hathor, the god Khenoum and other deities who were concerned with pregnancy and birth.

This temple has one of the best surviving pylons among temples in Egypt today. It is 37m. high and decorated with battle scenes, representing King Ptolemy VIII smiting his enemies before the god Horus, also there is an earlier and smaller pylon of Ramesses II which sits in a 90 degree angle to the current building, The main building which includes a great Hypostyle Hall was uncovered by Mariette in the 1860s.There are numerous reliefs including a depiction of the Feast of the Beautiful Meeting, the annual reunion between Horus and his wife Hathor. The reliefs are mostly situated inside the first pylon, and spiritually connect this temple with Hathors Temple at the Dendera complex.

Kom Ombo Temple located at the small town of Kom Ombo, it is situated on the East side of the Nile, 45 kilometers to the north of the city of Aswan and about 800 kilometers to the south of Cairo, the capital of Egypt, Surrounded by fields of sugarcane and corn, Kom Ombo is a pleasant agriculture town that now hosts many Nubians were displaced when the Nile flooded their hometowns after the construction of the Nasser Lake.

The word "Kom" in Arabic means the small hill and the word "Ombo", in the Hieroglyphic ancient Egyptian language, means "the gold". Therefore, the word Kom Ombo means the hill of the gold and The word Ombo actually originated from the Pharaonic word "Nbty", an adjective derived from the word Nebo that meant "gold". During the Coptic period, the word was slightly changed to become Enbo, and when the Arabic language became common in Egypt, the word became "Ombo".

Although Kom Ombo is famous today for being constructed during the Greco Roman era, This old temple was erected during the reigns of both, King Tuthmosis III and then during the ruling period of Queen Hatshepsut, who were belonged to the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom. Then The temple of Kom Ombo was built during the period from 205 till 180 BC in the ruling period of King Ptolemy V. The construction process of the temple went on for many years afterward from 180 till 169 BC with each king having his addition to the complex.

The Ptolemies have constructed the Temple of Kom Ombo for the worship of two gods, Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god,The double entrance of Kom Ombo Temple, The Temple of Kom Ombo was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple called "Ber Sobek", or the house of the god Sobek.

Kom Ombo Temple was mainly constructed with limestone in the shape of a rectangle, with a plan and a design which is quite similar to many temples constructed in the Greco Roman period like the Temples of Dendara and Philae which are considered among the most important monuments in Upper Egypt.

St. Catherine Monastery Situated approximately 1,570 feet above sea level at the foot of Mountain Moses, the center of a significantly valued pilgrimage, St. Catherine is considered one of the four most sacred monasteries in the Middle East. In 342 A.D, Empress Helena mother of Constantine the Great, formerly known as the Virgin, built a monastery at the site of the Burning Bush where it is believed that Moses received the 10 commandments.

In the 6th century AD, Emperor Justinian I ordered the construction of the church of Transfiguration, in addition to a high enclosure wall with towers armed with Roman Soldiers to protect the monastery from Bedouins. Both the monastery and the church were later called St. Catherine, In the monastery lies a diversity of picturesque sites to visit, the enclosure wall surrounding the monastery was built from granite stones with approximate height of 15 meters, On the northern side of the monastery rests the Great Church encompassing two aisles and a central nave, The nave ends with an altar near a reliquary of marble that contains the relics of St. Catherine.

The Monastery of St. Catherine, also known as the Monastery of the Transfiguration, It is located in a triangular area between the Desert of El-Tih, the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba in Sinai, And situated at an altitude of 4854 feet in a small picturesque gorge, It is a region of wilderness made up of granite rock and rugged mountains which at first glance seems inaccessible, In fact while small towns and villages have grown up on the shores of the two gulfs, only a few Bedouin roam the mountains and arid land inland, There are well known mountains dominate this region, including Mount Sinai (2,285 meters), Mount St.Catherine (2,637 meters), Mount Serbal (2,070 meters) and Mount Episteme.

The Monastery incorporates one of the most significant religious libraries in the world containing a massive number of rare historical manuscripts and decrees of various Caliphs and rulers. It also includes the Well of Moses north of the Great Church, in addition to the Burning Bush Well and St. Stephen’s Well to its south.

Marsa Alam located about 220 km. south of Hurghada, a tropical paradise boasting rich blue sea with coral reefs, paradisiacal beaches and palm trees, It is among the fastest growing holiday resorts on the Red Sea Riviera, windsurfers, scuba divers, snorkelers and sun worshipers fortunate enough to have already discovered the resort’s remote tranquility.

If history is what you’re after, then this is the right city, It is believed that the Pharaohs mined brilliant green emeralds in the mountainous areas of the Eastern Desert southwest of Marsa Alam, The Cleopatra Mines or Mons Smaragdus became the most famous mining complex in the ancient world, and at various times the mines at Wadi Gemal, Wadi Nuqrus and Gebel Zabara were in use during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, If you are interested in tracing back the Roman glory, the Roman Settlement of Myos Hormos is not far from Marsa Alam.

In Marsa Alam city there are endless activities that you can enjoy in the morning, the key word is the beach, most tourists prefer to spend the early morning as they bask in the Egyptian sun at one of the glorious Red see resorts. Other morning activities in Marsa Alam include playing all sorts of sports: tennis, football, volleyball, and table tennis.

The most common activity in Marsa Alam is diving, because the red sea in its finest shapes and colors in this amazing city. For tourists who prefer more energetic and adventurous activities, They can go in a tour to the desert in the Arabian style riding a camel, then laying down and have tea and dinner in the Bedouin tent,

Amuse your eyes with the unparalleled natural beauty and the beautiful landscapes in the splendid city of Marsa Alam, If you are a nature lover, relaxation seeker, then Marsa Alam Excursions is your ideal holiday destination, Plan Egypt Tours offering dazzling Marsa Alam tours such as Marsa Alam Snorkeling at Port Ghalib, Snorkeling Trip to Hamata island from Marsa Alam, and more, it is amazing adventure you must taste.

Safaga located 53 kilometers south of Hurghada, A marine port connected by a cruise shuttle service line with Jordan and Saudi Arabia, also it is an ancient marine port that is renowned for its unpolluted atmosphere, black sand dunes and mineral springs, Safaga is considered Egypt’s primary phosphate export center and vital marine port, It is also an exceptionally important therapeutic destination.

visit Safaga to enjoy water sports, kite surfering and try windsurfing, which made it the ideal setting for the 1993 World Windsurfing Championship, Safaga also characterized by the black sand dune beaches which is a favorite spot for sun bathers, Also the sea water within Safaga is known to be rich in minerals which are beneficial for the skin, It is also home to some of the most outstanding diving of the Red Sea, with the bay’s chain reefs of Tobia Arbaa, and the walls of Panorama and Abu Qifan towering reefs.

you can enjoy with speed boats to the Fire Wall , Forbidden Reef , and the ferry wreck of Arish El Tor, Furthermore trips could be arranged to the famous Tobia Islands, Panorama of Abu Qitan towering reefs, and the legendary Mons Claudianus, the ruins of a Roman Settlement dating back to 68 A.D where granite buildings rocks from surrounding mountains were used for the sole purpose of beautifying Imperial Rome.

Port Said is an Egyptian city at the northern end of Suez Canal,This coastal city resides on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea at the entrance of the Suez Canal in the North.

The surface area of Port Said is around 1350 square kilometers with a population that is estimated to be around 700,000 inhabitants. The city has six main neighborhoods with El Arab, Ganoub, El Zohour, and El Shareq being the most important.

Port Said hosts some remarkable monuments and sites which include the Port of the city, Port Said considered the second largest port in Egypt and one of the most important in the country due to its significant location at the Northern entrance to the Suez Canal.

The Name of Port Said is derived from two words, the word "Port" and the name of the ruler of Egypt at the time the city was first established, the Khedive Said.

unparalleled port Said flourished during the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century when it was inhabited by various nationalities and religions most of them were from Mediterranean countries, they coexist in tolerance forming a real cosmopolitan community, port Said has always played an important role in the history of the city and the whole region as it is located in the intersection of the trading routes between the East and the West.

El Minia is a governorate in Upper Egypt, called the (Bride of Upper Egypt) A provincial capital, its broad tree-lined streets, wide corniche and some great buildings make it one of the most pleasant town centres in Upper Egypt.

El Minia stretches for around 135 kilometers on both banks of the Nile at 18 kilometers wide from the east to the west, The size of the city is approximately 32,000km and its population is around 4 million.

Its name has been driven from the ancient Egyptian language as it used to be called Men`et Khufu which means the nurse of Khufu and then it was developed to be Mouni which means the house and later on it became El-Minia.

El Minia has many historical sites and monuments that go back to different eras from the Pharaonic era to modern times, Al Minya was the capital of Egypt in (1373 – 1390) BC when Ikhnaton and his beautiful queen Nefertiti lived there in the small village of Tel El Amarna in Malawi which was the center of the worship of God Aten, This was the first time in Egyptian history when the Egyptians worshiped one god, changing the religion that encouraged worshiping many gods especially the famous god Amun.

The governorate El-Minia is considered one of Egypt’s agricultural governorates, with around 452,000 acres of agricultural lands, representing around 6.5 percent of Egypt’s total agricultural lands. The most important crops are cotton, wheat, corn, potatoes, and sugar cane.

You will be able to find different attractions in El-Minia City such as Tell el Amarna tombs, It was built by King Akhnaton and Benni Hassan Tombs, as well you will find monuments from the roman period Such as tomb and chapel of Petosiris in Tuna El gebel and a lot more.