The land of Mystique pharaohs and magnificent pyramids, Egypt is known to be the most favored tourist destination in the world. House to the most ancient civilization that goes back to 15 thousand BC, it has a host of incredible places that one should not miss. some significant archaeological sites and excavations, stunning landscapes and old monuments along the river Nile make you skip a beat. Egypt is a popular choice among tourists across the globe. Here is a list of the top 5 most incredible sites that you should not miss while in the land of pharaohs.
The magnificent pyramids of Giza
Listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, these magnificent pyramids attract tourists from all over the world and are undoubtedly the most popular choice of places to visit in Egypt. They mark the symbol of Egyptian civilization and are a jewel in the crown. Among the three great pyramids, the Pyramid of Khufu stands tall at 140 6.7 m high 750 5.9 feet in length. It is recommended that you should take a guide who can give you a brief ancient past and history behind these giant structures.
Valley of kings
Next must visit place in your Egypt travel plans is the valley of kings located on the east bank of river Nile in Luxor, which was ancient site of the city of Thebes. Rock cut out tombs of the ancient pharaohs are the highlight of this place. A significant archaeological site, almost 63 tombs were excavated, but only a few are open for viewing. Tutankhamun’s Tomb also known as KV 62 is the prime attraction and should not be given a miss.
The Rock temples of Abu Simbel
These temples of Ramesses-II and Queen Nefertiti, located on the Western Bank of Lake Nasar, are a site awed by many. In Abu Simbel, Nubia these stone carved larger than life images of the king and the queen are breathtaking. The murals and intricate relief work inside the temples tell the saga of the Ramesses kingdom. A smaller temple of the queen is sitting adjacent to the epic monument.
Egyptian Museum
While you go around all the magnificent sites that have so much of history behind them, without a look at the Egyptian museum located in Cairo your trip is incomplete. It houses a massive collection of artifacts, tools, books and things of day to day use from the past and completes the trip. It gives you a true picture of the Egyptian civilization and the Greek and Roman empires that ruled this mystic land. You can see some valuable archaeological findings and remains that tell the story of the era gone by. So don’t forget to include this place in your Egypt travel plans.
Cairo the capital city
The walled capital city with the bustling crowd and chaotic marketplaces should be on your list for sure. It takes you into the cultural depth of Egypt. From madevial mosques, ancient monuments to the most famous Citadel of Saladin, this place has an old world charm to it. While going around the place you will also come across artisans and craftsmen families that still reside in the City and have interesting stories of the past.
There is so much to see in this ancient land that its a task to decide what to include and what not. There are a number of other places that one should not miss so as to make the most of this wonderful experience. Hope you find the above list helpful while planning your Iteniery to Egypt.
