There are many tourist attractions in Egypt that are popular with tourists throughout the ages. In this article, we will highlight the most important attractions that you should visit if you spend some days in Egypt. 

Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

The most famous tourist attraction in Egypt throughout the ages, built by Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, on the west bank of the Nile River at the summit of the Giza Plateau. Guarded by the mysterious Sphinx, it is a mythical statue consisting of the body of a lion and the head of a human being. The Three Pyramids and Sphinx are among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most important site of tourist attraction in Egypt.

Egyptian Museum

One of the most important destinations in Egypt that you should not miss. It allows the visitor to learn about the Egyptian Pharaonic monuments from small pieces of jewelry to the huge statues of the Pharaohs. The museum contains about 250,000 artifacts covering the entire history of ancient Egypt. The most famous and exciting museum is the magnificent collection of King Tutankhamun whose tomb was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. 

Cairo Citadel & Muhammad Ali Mosque

The Citadel of Salah al-Din, also known as the Citadel of Cairo, is located on a hilltop outside central Cairo. This fortified complex serves as a museum of Islamic architecture, with many remarkable examples of Mamluk and Ottoman mosques and fortifications from the time of Saladin. Visiting the citadel should be part of your visit to Egypt because one of the favorite parts to try is to see Cairo from the top of the citadel. Mohammed Ali Mosque, known as the Alabaster Mosque, is the most beautiful mosque in Cairo and the main attraction of the castle. The mosque was built in Turkish style and still dominates Cairo’s skyline.

Coptic Cairo & Islamic Cairo

Old Cairo is the true essence of the city, going through its streets and indulging yourself among the local markets is one of the experiences not to be missed. Old Cairo is divided into Coptic Cairo, the heart of the Coptic Christian community in Cairo. It has interesting destinations such as the Hanging Church, the ruins of the Roman fortress of Babylon, the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and many smaller churches. The other side of Old Cairo is the Islamic Cairo, home to the largest and most famous Islamic landmarks in Egypt. The streets of Islamic Cairo are decorated with many monuments, from the fountains of the Ottoman era to the magnificent Mamluk complexes. At the heart of all this is the Khan Al Khalili Market, one of the world’s most famous bazaars, full of shops and cafes where you can take a break and engage with locals and try Egyptian tea and some wonderful drinks.

Al-Azhar Mosque

It is not just a mosque, it is one of the most important places in the Islamic world, and is located in the heart of Cairo near the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar. It was and remains a platform for science and study to embrace the most prestigious Islamic university in history, it is Al – Azhar University, and is considered the seat of learning for students from all Islamic countries in the world. It was the first Fatimid mosque in Cairo, built by Gohar al-Skali, commander of the armies of al-Mu’izz of the Fatimid religion. Non-Muslims are welcome to visit the mosque but must be dressed appropriately: this means no shorts or bare shoulders. Women should cover their hair with a scarf and everyone should remove their shoes.

Khan Al Khalili Bazaar

Khan Al Khalili is one of the largest bazaars in the Middle East, known for its spice, perfume, jewelry, and souvenir trade. It is the heart of Old Cairo next to the Al-Azhar Mosque and extends to nearby areas where the Mamluk architecture is splendid. Khan Al Khalili is home to the expert market and a variety of workshops. Also, shops sell a variety of café equipment such as tin-covered tables and shisha. Another great attraction of the bazaar is the Fishawi Café, which is located in one alley in Maidan Al Hussein Square. It is perhaps the oldest cafe in Cairo and is packed with locals and foreigners who smoke shisha and drink mint tea around the clock.

Cruising the Nile

Nothing is more wonderful than sitting on a boat and relaxing along the Nile. Cruising the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan is the most important thing in your vacation in Egypt because your holiday would not be wonderful without it. This trip gives you a typical opportunity to visit many of Egypt’s attractions. Your trip to Luxor will begin with visits to Luxor Temple, Temple of Amun in Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and some of the most famous tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Another attraction on this trip is the magnificent Hatshepsut Temple and then some tours to Ramesseum, the funerary temple of Ramses II.

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple is one of the most impressive monuments in Egypt. It’s located in the heart of the beautiful city of Luxor, which looks particularly beautiful when lighting the night and the temple can be easily reached on foot. The Temple of Luxor is a fine example of the architecture of the Pharaonic Temple. Its design remained remarkably cohesive in contrast to the sprawling complex that developed in nearby Karnak.

Karnak Temple

After the Pyramids of Giza, the Karnak temples are one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt and it was built over 1300 years and covers a large area north of Luxor. At the heart of the enormous Karnak complex is the Temple of Amun, dedicated to the King of the Gods, although most people come to Karnak to visit the temple which they believe is one temple. But there is more here: it consists of 3 main temples, the Mut temples and the suburbs of Mont as well as the Temple of Amun. For visitors, the temple of Amun occupies most of the attention, but if you have the time and attention, others are certainly interesting.

Temple of Hatshepsut

It is the most interesting temple in the West Bank of Luxor, built specifically for the only woman who ruled Egypt Queen Hatshepsut. Queen Hatshepsut could not be buried in the Valley of the Kings, so her tomb was constructed here, which penetrated the mountain so that it was closer to the Valley of the Kings. It is an unusual monument that stems from the desert plain in a series of huge terraces set against a mountainous background and was designed by Sinenmut, the architect of Queen Hatshepsut.

Valley of the Kings

It is a wonder to enter the tombs of the Pharaohs and see the paintings, the sarcophagi, and other objects that were buried with them. The Valley of the Kings was the tomb of the Pharaohs in the New Kingdom, and almost every pharaoh was buried in tombs carved in the rock and decorated with unusual art. 63 tombs have been discovered and there may still be more to come, making this site the richest archaeological site on earth. The most famous tomb there is the tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, and its glorious treasures remain intact.

Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simbel is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Egypt, if not the most famous after the Pyramids of Giza! It’s an amazing work of engineering where it’s still well preserved. It’s amazing not only because of the stunning statues but also because of the huge entrances that were built to allow sunlight to illuminate certain parts of the room on certain days of the year. The Temple of Abu Simbel was built by Ramesses the Second and was dedicated to three prominent gods in Egypt – Amun Thebes, Ptah Memphis, and Ra Harkhty of Heliopolis. After the construction of the High Dam in Egypt, the temple was completely submerged.

Temple of Philae

The Temple of Philae is one of the finest temples in Egypt, dedicated as the center of the cult of Isis. Philae Island was an important pilgrimage place for worshipers until a long time in the Christian era. Isis is said to be watching the holy island of Beja from Philae Island, one of the legendary burial sites of her husband Osiris. With the construction of the High Dam, the temples were moved to the nearby island of Agilika, which was coordinated to suit the original location. The UNESCO-led project took place from 1972 to 1980 to complete, during which time the Agilika landscape looked like an elephant.

Siwa Oasis

If like most visitors to Siwa, you are driving the 300km south from the coast through the monotonously featureless and desolate desert, you’ll be rubbing your eyes thinking that your first sight of Siwa is an emerald mirage. Siwa has a long and ancient, ancient past: in late 2007 a human footprint was found that could date back three million years, making it the oldest known human print in the world. Flints discovered in the oasis further prove that it was inhabited in Palaeolithic and Neolithic times, but beyond that Siwa’s early history remains shrouded in mystery.

St. Catherine’s Monastery

Today St Catherine is considered one of the oldest continually functioning monastic communities in the world, and its chapel is one of early Christianity’s only surviving churches. The ancient St Catherine’s Monastery traces its founding to about AD 330 when the Roman empress Helena had a small chapel and a fortified refuge for local hermits built beside what was believed to be the burning bush from which God spoke to Moses. 

White Desert

Upon the first glimpse of the White Desert (Sahra al-Beida) dreamscape, you’ll feel like a modern Alice fallen through the desert looking-glass. Starting just 20km northeast of Farafra, the yellow desert sands east of the road start to become pierced by chalky rock formations, sprouting almost supernaturally from the ground.

Hurghada

Hurghada is one of the most popular and attractive Egyptian resorts for tourists on the Red Sea in Egypt. If you want to combine a diving vacation with a visit to Luxor and other Nile Valley sites, Hurghada is a comfortable destination if you don’t mind spending time on the beach and enjoying the various activities that exist from safari, snorkeling, diving, etc.

Ras Mohammed National Park

Named by local fishermen for a cliff that resembles a man’s profile. The waters surrounding the peninsula are considered the jewel in the crown of the Red Sea. It contains the world’s most spectacular coral-reef ecosystems, including a profusion of coral species and teeming marine life. Most, if not all, of the Red Sea’s 1000 species of fish can be seen in the park’s waters.

Mount Sinai

Known locally as Gabal Musa or Mount Moses Mt Sinai is revered by Christians, Muslims, and Jews, all of whom believe that God delivered his Ten Commandments to Moses at its summit. For those visiting as part of a pilgrimage, it also offers a moving glimpse into biblical times. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this amazing mountain and climbing it.

Summary:

In the end, we can only say that these are just some of the top tourist attractions in Egypt. There are many places to visit in Egypt that can be enjoyed.