A tourist's delight with awe-inspiring World Heritage sites, monasteries, churches and mosques, Egypt is an enticing land rich in culture, tradition and heritage. It has always been one of the more mysteriously enticing places. Egypt is situated in the North Eastern Africa and bordered by the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The landscape of the country is dominated by River Nile, the Nile valley, Eastern and Western deserts. This enigmatic country is a popular destination for the tourists all over the world for its sheer charm, architectural brilliance and beautiful landscape.

Must visit

Synonymous with pyramids, Egypt's greatest attractions remain the Great Pyramids of Giza. The pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus are the most visited ancient monuments in the country. The staggeringly huge Sphinx, with the body of a lion and head of a lady is another haunting monument in Egypt, and is more like a face of Egypt in text books.

The Egyptian museum that displays around 130,000 exhibits inclusive of the Byzantine and Pharaonic sculpture and art, Tutankhamun's mummy, etc. is a major highlight of the country.

Medieval Cairo, Memphis, Luxor, West Bank of Nile, Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, Valley of Kings, Quseir fort, Elephantine Island, Aswan Museu, Island of Plants, Temple of Philae, Sun temple of Ramases II, Kom Ombo, Temple of Horus, Alexandria, Roman amphitheatre, Suez Canal, Monastery of St. George and St. Barbara, Coptic Museum and an array of attractions await the tourists in Egypt.

Must Do

If in Egypt, the Nile cruise is the best way to start exploring. Ma'amoura, Agami, Hannoville, Montazah beaches, the Red Sea region allow the travellers to enjoy sporting activities like swimming, sailing, skiing, paragliding, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling and diving. Golf, tennis, beach volleyball, go-karting, etc. are other activities that the visitors can indulge themselves in. Catamaran cruises, desert safaris, camel rides, boat rides and glass bottom boat rides are a great way to spend time in Egypt. Aerobics, spas, fitness centres and gymnasiums are your refreshment options in Egypt.

Must buy

A shopaholic's haven, tourists can add a lot of souvenirs and items from this exotic land. Cairo, market of Khan Misr Touloun, Souq al-Goma'a, Wekalat Al-Bahah market and City Stars Mall are the favourite spots to embark on a spending spree. The must buy items in Egypt are antiques, carpets, rugs, cotton clothing, branded designer clothing, jewellery, leather goods, papyrus, perfumes, water pipes or shishas, aromatic oils, rare herbs and spices.

Must taste

The Egyptian cuisine offers a wide variety of exotic dishes for the visitors. Ful Medames is one such dish, with ingredients like fava beans is slow-cooked in copper pots and mashed. This dish is served with onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and Egyptian bread. Deep-fried chickpea balls called 'Falafel' are another must taste Egyptian item. Koshary that is a mix of macaroni, chickpeas, lentils, rice and tomato sauce is another mouth-watering delicacy from the 'Land of Pyramids'.

The Egyptian Nights

Nightlife in Egypt is vibrant and the most lively nightlife scene can be enjoyed in Cairo, the capital city. Cairo has an array of pubs, nightclubs, casinos and bars that flow with a wide range of alcohol, belly dancing, foot tapping music and loads of fun. Jackie's Joint and the Palace are the favorite haunts in Cairo. Alexandria provides great nightlife experience with bars and cubs like Morrison House and nightclubs in the hotels like Montazah Sheraton and Helnan Palestine.

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