Top Destinations & Must-See Attractions in Egypt

Cairo & Giza

The Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx — the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Arrive early, around 8 AM, to beat both the crowds and the heat; the Sound and Light Show is magical after dark.
The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Square) — home to the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities, including Tutankhamun's treasures.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the new billion-dollar museum near Giza, the largest archaeological museum in the world once fully operational.
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar — a maze of alleys filled with spices, jewellery, textiles and souvenirs, perfect for haggling and people-watching.
Coptic Cairo — ancient churches including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, revealing Egypt's Christian and Jewish heritage.

Luxor — The World's Greatest Open-Air Museum

Valley of the Kings — tombs of pharaohs including Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses VI, with breathtakingly preserved painted walls.
Karnak Temple — the largest religious building ever constructed, a vast complex of pylons, obelisks and sanctuaries.
Luxor Temple — stunning at night, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Hatshepsut Temple — a magnificent terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon — two massive stone statues guarding the necropolis for 3,400 years.

Aswan & Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel — Ramses II's monumental temple complex, relocated stone by stone to save it from Lake Nasser, with extraordinary interior carvings.
Philae Temple — a beautifully preserved temple of Isis on an island in the Nile, reached by boat.
Nubian Village — colourful houses, friendly locals, and a glimpse into Nubian culture.
Aswan Botanical Garden — a peaceful retreat on Kitchener's Island.

The Red Sea

Ras Mohammed National Park — world-class diving with coral walls and shark sightings.
Blue Hole (Dahab) — one of the world's most famous dive sites, a submarine sinkhole reaching over 100 metres.
SS Thistlegorm Wreck — a British WWII shipwreck near Sharm El Sheikh, now an artificial reef teeming with marine life.
White Desert — otherworldly chalk rock formations in the Western Desert, perfect for overnight camping under the stars.

Alexandria

Qaitbay Citadel — a 15th-century fortress on the Mediterranean, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina — a stunning modern library and cultural centre honouring the ancient world's greatest library.
Montaza Palace — royal gardens and a seafront palace, perfect for a relaxing afternoon.