Travel Advice for the Top six Destinations in Egypt

Seeped in thousands of years of history, Egypt is the greatest holiday destination for anyone looking for an experience to remember for the rest of their life. Egypt travel advice is is to come by and with so many possible sites to visit choosing where to go can be hard, these top 6 destinations should be included on any holiday plan when you decided to visit the mythological and historical world of Egypt.

The Pyramid of Giza was built to commemorate the reign of the Pharaoh Khufu during the 4th Dynasty. Construction took nearly 20 years and the pyramid itself was completed around the year 2560 BCE. This monument is sometimes referred to as the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu the Pyramid of Giza is the best preserved of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and should not be missed by anyone travelling to Egypt.

Another monument which has captured the hearts and imagination of tourists for hundreds of years is the remarkable Great Sphinx of Giza. This impressive statue measures 20ft across and is 241ft in length, the head is human while the body is that of a lion. Constantly fighting against the moving sands, Egyptians have been excavating the monument from as far back as 1400BCE and finally in 1936CE the almost impossible task was achieved.

The Turkish bazaar of Khan al-Kahlila is another attraction not to be missed. Nestled in the streets of Cairo the bazaar dates back to 1382 and has been a shopping destination for locals and tourists alike ever since. With streets dedicated to the sale of everything from gold to pots you will find the perfect souvenir to remember your trip. Take a break at one of the traditional coffee houses or food vendors spread throughout the bazaar.

No visitor to Egypt will want to miss a trip to the Theban Necropolis. Known worldwide this destination is home to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. The Valleys are the final resting place for some of the greatest rulers Egypt ever knew including Queen Hatshepsut and Amenhotep III, with many undiscovered tombs you will feel the mystery that surrounds the Necropolis.

A Nile cruise is another top experience tourists to Egypt will not wish to miss. Depending on how much time you there is a cruise available to cater to your needs. For a traditional experience travel the Nile on a felucca where you can enjoy sleeping on a hammock under the night stars or for a far more luxurious cruise look for a luxury vessel that travels between Luxor and Aswan on which you can leisurely make your way along the ancient waterway.

The final location not to miss in the Karnak Temple complex at Luxor, this site has four precincts to explore and was used for many purposes throughout history. Make sure you get a chance to explore the Precinct of Amun-Re and the temple of Amenhotep IV.

So instead of being overwhelmed with the huge variety of sites to explore when first planning your holiday, start with these top 6 destinations and your Egyptian holiday will be one to remember.


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