Things to do in Egypt

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The most visited in Egypt

Ruins in Giza

Pyramids of Giza

(45)

9 activities

Ruins in Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Temples

(30)

Statues in Giza

Sphinx of Giza

(26)

Ruins in Luxor

Karnak

(26)

3 activities

Historical Monuments in Luxor

Luxor Temple

(20)

3 activities

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Iconic Monuments

Historical Monuments in Luxor

Luxor Temple

(20)

3 activities

Historical Monuments in Deir el-Bahari

Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

(9)

Historical Monuments in Giza

Saqqara

(6)

Historical Monuments in Luxor

Medinet Habu

(4)

3 activities

Historical Monuments in Ad Doqi

Pyramid of Cheops (Great Pyramid of Giza)

(19)

2 activities

Incredible Ancient Ruins

Ruins in Giza

Pyramids of Giza

(45)

9 activities

Ruins in Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Temples

(30)

Ruins in Luxor

Karnak

(26)

3 activities

Ruins in Aswan

Temple of Edfu

(9)

Ruins in Kom Ombo

Temple of Kom Ombo

(12)

4 activities

Famous Rivers

Rivers in Nasir

Nile River

(17)

1 activity

Rivers in Aswan

Felucca Ride on the Nile

(9)

2 activities

Rivers in Cairo

Nile River in Cairo

(15)

Rivers in Abnub

Locks of Esna

(2)

Rivers in Cairo

Nile River Cruise

(2)

1 activity

The Most Beautiful Mosques

Mosques in Cairo

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

(22)

Mosques in Cairo

Al-Azhar Mosque

Mosques in Alexandria

Alexandria Mosque

(1)

Mosques in Cairo

Al Fath Monque

(2)

Mosques in Cairo

Amr Ibn El As Mosque

(1)

The Most Beautiful Beaches

Beaches in Hurghada

Hurghada

(4)

Beaches in Dahab

Red Sea

(3)

Beaches in Alexandria

Alexandria Beaches

Beaches in Nuweiba

Nuweiba Beach

(1)

Beaches in Nuweibaa

Nuweiba

The top 366 attractions in Egypt

Ruins in Giza

Pyramids of Giza

(45)

I've seen a lot of the great natural wonders, cathedrals, and ruins of the Western world, but none of them have been as impressive

9 activities

Ruins in Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Temples

(30)

Abu Simbel is one of Egypt's most famous monuments, as it should be! This is an amazing work of engineering that is still well-pre

Statues in Giza

Sphinx of Giza

(26)

The famous sphinx is found right next to the pyramids, just a little further down. It's located in what used to be the Temple of C

Ruins in Luxor

Karnak

(26)

The Karnak temple is the largest in Egypt. It's absolutely amazing, and was never finished. Today there are many well-preserved re

3 activities

Historical Monuments in Luxor

Luxor Temple

(20)

The Luxor Temple, positioned in the heart of ancient Thebes, was built mainly during the XVIII and XIX Egyptian dynasties. It was

3 activities

Rivers in Nasir

Nile River

(17)

This place is truly unforgettable. It is a place with lots of charm and history, the perfect place for a unique holiday. Navigatin

1 activity

Ruins in Aswan

Temple of Edfu

(9)

Don't miss the Temple of Edfu on the Nile. If you are going on a cruise, as often occurs in the Kom Ombo, is usually filled by peo

Citadels in Cairo

Cairo Citadel (Saladin Citadel)

(28)

The Saladin Citdal is located atop a hill right outside of central Cairo, about a 10min. taxi ride from Tahir Square. It Citadel c

Historical Monuments in Deir el-Bahari

Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)

(9)

Hatshepsut's temple is nestled within a monumental complex called Deir el-Bahari (the northern monastery). It derives from an anci

Ruins in Kom Ombo

Temple of Kom Ombo

(12)

This part of the Nile is the most frequented by cruise ships. Cereals and sugar cane adorn Kom Ombo. The Nubians were relocated h

4 activities

Rivers in Aswan

Felucca Ride on the Nile

(9)

It was really tempting, so we decided we needed to find a way to walk along Felucca on the Nile. We were going on an organized cru

2 activities

Mosques in Cairo

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

(22)

The Alabaster Mosque is the most beautiful mosque in Cairo, even though it isn't the biggest. The city is known as the "thousand m

Ruins in Aswan

Philae

(6)

On August 24 in the year 394 under the rule of the Emperor Hadrian, the last hieroglyphic description was written. It was the Phil

Markets in Cairo

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

(20)

Undoubtedly, the souk of Cairo is one of the city's main tourist attractions and at the same time, is one of the world's most famo

Of Cultural Interest in Luxor

Colossi of Memnon

(6)

Situated near the temple of Ramses III is where you'll find the giants of Memmon. They consist of two huge statues that are the re

4 activities

Historical Monuments in Giza

Saqqara

(6)

Saqqara is part of the Egyptian pyramid route (also including Memphis and Giza) and while it's not as life-changingly impressive a

Of Cultural Interest in Abu Simbel

Nubian Village

(8)

A popular trip in Aswan which is suggested by most tour operators, is close to a Nubian village. A boat trip on the Nile (worth it

Historical Monuments in Luxor

Medinet Habu

(4)

It was the first of the great temples we visited in Egypt and, maybe because of this, or perhaps because of its good condition, th

3 activities

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Activities in Egypt

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Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

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$19.81

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From Hurghada: Luxor Valley of the Kings Full-Day Trip

(846)

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$39.93

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Hurghada: ATV Quad Safari, Camel Ride & Bedouin Village Tour

(734)

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$14.63

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Hurghada: Desert Quad Bike Camel Ride with Optional GoPro

(560)

starting from

$16.24

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Hurghada: Intro Diving & Snorkeling Tour with Lunch & Drinks

(505)

starting from

$20.96

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The most popular destinations

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