Best Places to Visit in Egypt 2024

The Best Places to Visit in Egypt are truly incredible, offering each traveler a variety of incredible historical and natural attractions to Explore. The goal of this article is to provide every traveler with all the facts and information about all the best places to visit in Egypt. This article was written by a group of a highly skilled and professional team of tour guides, tour operators, and travel consultants who have two decades of experience about the best places to visit in Egypt.

Egypt is the land of wonders home to the greatest collection of artifacts and monuments ever created in the history of the human race dating back to more than 4500 years. Travelers from all over the world come to explore its hidden tales and wonders while enjoying their time to the fullest. Egypt has more than a third of the world's monuments that's why it’s a recommended travel destination by everyone even UNESCO. Due to the countless number of Egyptian monuments & attractive destinations, it is easy for anyone to go to any of Egypt's majestic destinations and enjoy an unforgettable vacation. Here are the best places in Egypt to visit in 2024, starting with:

Best Places to Visit in Cairo in 2024

Cairo has always been the city of wonder, minarets, and skyscrapers which also includes amazing tourist attractions from the pharaonic, the Coptic, and the Islamic sights in old Cairo which make it the first tourist attraction in Egypt for travelers.

1. The Pyramids of Giza

Giza pyramids are one of the most majestic attractions to visit in Egypt. Giza Pyramids are located on the Giza plateau, on the west bank of the Nile. It includes three pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menquare, which were built about 4,500 years ago. They are the royal tombs, each of which bears the name of the king which was built in his reign. The Pyramid of Khufu is the most famous and one of the wonders of the ancient world that remained the tallest building until the 17^th century. Your Egypt tours are not complete without visiting the Pyramids of Giza. The pyramid is a stage of the development of the architecture of tombs in ancient Egypt. The pyramid site of Dahshur shouldn't be forgotten since it is home to the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid, which should be included on any visit near the Saqqara area that includes the incredible Step Pyramid of Saqqara.

2. The Great Sphinx

The Sphinx is a statue of a mythical creature called the Sphinx with the body of a lion and a human head. It was carved from one block of limestone, believed to be built by the Egyptians in the reign of Pharaoh Khafre “2558-2532 B.C“ to resemble him, located on the Giza plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Cairo.

3. The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum contains a large number of exhibits, which include several ancient Egyptian artifacts dating back to ancient times, as the number of pieces displayed, is approximately one hundred and thirty-six thousand pieces.

4. The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the largest museums in the world dedicated to solely showcasing the history and culture of ancient Egypt. it contains a large number of facilities, entertainment centers, and exhibits, which include several ancient Egyptian artifacts up to more than 150,000 datings back to ancient times including the entire full collection of Pharaoh Tutankhamen.

5. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) 

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a cultural and historical gate located in the ancient city of El Fustat in old Cairo which was the first capital of Egypt that overlooks Ain El Seera Lake, for the purpose of shedding some light on the ancient Egyptian Civilization only that spanned across more than 5000 years. The museum is set to be an archaeological miracle that showcases 50,000 artifacts across the timeline of the Ancient Egyptian Civilization from Pre-historical, to Pharaonic, to Archaic, to Greco-Roman, to Medieval, to Coptic, to Islamic, and finally modern & contemporary times.

6. Khan El Khalili Bazaar

This magical market dates to the 14^th century to be a labyrinth of golden art and beauty on each of its corners. Khan El Khalili is one of the most famous landmarks in old Cairo which is characterized by the existence of marvelous handicrafts of copper, wood, and other materials, tourists can buy what they want as souvenirs from this wonderful place.

7. Islamic Cairo

Islamic Cairo is a magical place known as Historic Cairo or Medieval Cairo which centers around the Citadel of Cairo that offers a deep look into the historical and cultural heritage during the early period of Islam. It became a World Cultural Heritage site in 1979 for being the new center of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century and one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, filled with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams, and fountains like Ibn Tulan Mosquem Hasan Mosque, The Legendary Cairo Citadel of Salah El-Din, Al-Azhar Mosque, and countess more.

Best Places to Visit in Luxor in 2024

Luxor is a true reflection of the ancient Egyptian heaven located in Upper Egypt; it’s one of the best places to visit in Egypt that includes marvelous tourist attractions, many travelers of Egypt prefer to explore its attractions during a Nile river cruise such as:

1. Karnak Temple Complex

Karnak temple represents the true soul and spirit of the entire city of Luxor which has many temples built by the ancient Egyptians Kings and Queens from the middle kingdom(2040-1782 BC) during the reign of Senusret I in the 16^th century BC and the new Kingdom (1570-1050 BC)  which continued till the Ptolemaic period (323-30 BC). The Karnak temple was known as Ipet-isu “The Most Selected Of Places” and Pr-Imn “House Of Amon”. These temples return to the god Amon and other Egyptian mythology gods and goddesses mainly dedicated to God Amun with his wife Mut and son Khnsou, other gods like Osiris, Montu, Ptah, and Isis that were found at that time. There are beautiful presentations of sound and light, which are held at night every day, the legendary avenue of sphinxes, and these spectacles are a great way to discover these temples. The distance between Luxor and Karnak is estimated at about 3 kilometers.

2. Luxor Temple

Luxor temple is one of the most important and beautiful landmarks to be visited by many tourists on the east bank of the Nile. The Luxor temple or as it was known the southern sanctuary was constructed in 1400 BC in the new Kingdom (1550-1070 BC) with sandstone from the Gebel el-Silsila area under the reign of pharaoh Amenhotep III (1390-1352 BC)of the 18th dynasty then completed by king Tutankhamun (1336-1327 BC)  to honor the creator god Amun of the Theban Triad with Mut the goddess of justice and Khonsu the god of the moon and the rejuvenation of kingship and hold the annual Opet festival.  It contains the edifice belonging to King Ramses II, in addition to the obelisk decorated with all the victories achieved by the King, and the many statues placed in the forefront of the expanse. The sound and light show of the Luxor temple are not to be missed.

3. The Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is located on the western side of the Nile River at the heart of a hill hidden between the mountains and has been used for a long period of time, as the final resting place for many Pharaohs for more than 500 years during the new kingdom. It contains about 63 cut-rock decorated tombs and chambers and this valley contains a lot of tombs that belong to the kings and queens of that era such as Ramses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, Seti I and the famous boy-king Tutankhamun, and these graves are decorated with great engravings and images. All these elements have made this majestic valley the ultimate tourist attraction that bewitched a large number of tourists worldwide.

4. Hatshepsut Temple

The temple of Queen Hatshepsut also known as Djeser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies) was built in the Eighteenth Dynasty during the new kingdom to honor the god Amun. It is located on the west bank of the Nile River and remains one of the most preserved temples in Egypt and the world. it was built in her honor and consists of three ascending terraces, the temple has a great view which makes it one of the beautiful archaeological sites in upper Egypt.

5. Dendera and Abydos Temples 

Near the majestic city of Luxor is the marvelous Dendera temple the worship center of the goddess Hathor of healing & love while the Abydos temple acted as a center for the cult of the ruler of the underworld Osiris which was believed to be an entrance to the underworld. They are filled with the most picture-perfect and most preserved decoration and artifacts all across Egypt.  

Best Places to Visit in Aswan in 2024

The Nubia city of Aswan is known as a mythical golden city of art and originality and the home to a number of the famous archaeological site and some of the most beautiful scenes of natural beauty, Aswan includes wonderful historical monuments, it’s located after Luxor city in Upper Egypt, the tourists in Egypt prefer to enjoy a Nile cruise, as it’s one of the best experiences to partake in Egypt.

1. Philae Island

Philae temple is one of the last temples to ever be built in Egypt, constructed between 380 BC and362 BC by king Ptolemy II and enlarged by various kings across the Ptolemaic Era. It is located in the Nile River, opposite the Aswan desert where it used to be the worship center for Isis goddess of Motherhood and healing, and contains the remains of several ancient temples which were constructed for commemorating the Pharaohs. A great deal of information about the mythology of ancient Egypt was known through this temple like the myth of Osiris.

2. The Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished obelisk dates back to the modern era of the new kingdom in the reign of Queen Hatshepsut which is affiliated to the Pharaohs’ empire. it is characterized by its enormous size and incomplete construction.

3. Aswan High Dam

Aswan High Dam is a water dam located on the Nile River in the southern part of the Republic of Egypt. It was established during the reign of Gamal Abdel Nasser in the mid-50s. The dam controls the Nile water flow rate and reduces the effects of its flood. It is used to generate electricity in Egypt.

4. The Two Temples of Abu Simbel

The temple of Abu Simbel is an archaeological site containing two huge temple rocks in southern Egypt on the west bank of Lake Nasser, about 290 km southwest of Aswan, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the Nubian Antiquities. the temple consists of two temples, one belongs to King Ramses II reflecting on his great victories like the ancient battle of Kadesh, and the other to his wife Nefertari, a lot of people who care about ancient history come to visit this majestic place to discover the great civilization of ancient Egyptian. The best time to visit the Abu Simbel Temple is during the sun festival that happens on the 22 of February and October to celebrate the anniversary of Ramesses' ascension to the throne (in February) and his birthday (in October). This fantastic monument is one of the best places to visit in Egypt in 2024.

Best Places to Visit in Alexandria in 2024

Alexandria is a heavenly gem and a truly historical city that needs to be visited, it has beautiful sites to discover, Alexandria is a Mediterranean port city in Egypt, which was founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, and became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt and a rival to Rome before falling into decline in the 4th century AD. and it’s the second capital of Egypt as well as one of the best cities in Egypt, the city of Alexandria contains some tourist attractions to visit such as:

1. Qaitbay Citadel

Qaitbay citadel was built at the site of the ancient Alexandria lighthouse using some of its salvaged stones that were destroyed because of a devastating earthquake in 702 AH. It was built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Abu Al-Nasr Qaitbay in 882 AH and was completed in 884 AH.

2. Pompey’s Pillar

Pompey's pillar is one of the highest monuments in the world and the only roman artifact located outside its original country. It was built from granite in the third century AD to commemorate Emperor Diocletian. It is located on the hill of Sedra and is about 27 meters long and 26.85 meters high.

3. Kom Al-Shakafa

The archaeological Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are located in the south of the neighborhood of Mina Al-Basal in the area of Kom El-Shoqafa, Its name is relative to the crushers and pottery remnants found in them.

4. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Alexandria library is one of the most important cultural monuments in the city and the world. It is located in the Shatby area on the Mediterranean coast and contains more than eight million books.

Best Places to Visit in the Red Sea & Sinia 

The natural Beauty of Sinia and resorts of the Red Sea are modernly equipped with fine facilities and easy access to heavenly natural attractions, multi-colored coral, and exotic fish that live beneath the waves of the magical red sea.

1. Sharm El Sheikh

The Red Sea coral and marine life can be easily explored and enjoyed across the amazing resort of Sharm El Sheikh located between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea, filled with the most spectacular coral reefs to be found anywhere in the world. Consisting of three beautiful bays, Sharm el-sheik is a diving and watersports paradise plus pay a visit to Saint Catherine’s Monastery. one of the best locations in the red sea Sherm El Sheik resort is Naama Bay is the main center of attractions and is a cosmopolitan, stylish resort consisting of numerous bars and terraced cafes, plus a number of diving spots like the Ras Mohammed National Park, home of Shark Reef.

2. The Sinai Desert

The Sinai Desert is a part of the Sinai Peninsula, located in the northeastern corner of Egypt. This arid peninsula features flat, rolling plains to the north and mountains toward the south. It is between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, and on its southern tip is the Sharm el-Sheikh resort which is a base for diving and snorkeling around the reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park.

3. The Eastern Sahara

The eastern Sahara is located on the east of the Nile river between the red sea the Nile river and extends from Egypt in the north till the south of Eritrea with parts of Ethiopia and Sudan. The Eastern Desert which is known as the Arabian Desert is famous for its volcanic-rock mountains that run along the Red Sea Coast, which have been formed about three billion years ago. It spans across south-eastwards into north-eastern Sudan and from the Nile River valley eastwards to the Gulf of Suez and the Red Sea, covering an area of about 85,690 square miles, which is about 21% of Egypt's surface area. The eastern desert is known as the red sea hills or the Arabian desert where the most collection of natural spots and restores are located around the magical Red Sea Riveria.

4. Hurghada

Considered to be the best place to enjoy a tropical vacation across the waters of the red sea. It is a marvelous beach resort town stretching some 40km along Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Famous for containing a number of aquatic activities such as snorkeling, kite & windsurfing, scuba diving and more, swimming with dolphins, riding a semi-submarine plus a super safari to the eastern desert to the Bedouin village, visit the Hurghada grand aquarium, and many more. Some of the best places in Hurghada is Sheduan island,  Abu Minqar island, Dishet El-Dhaba, Marsa Abu Galawa "Carless Reef", El Fanus "Dolhin Reef", Turtle Bay, Oberoi House Reef, Gota Abu Ramada a.k.a "The Aquarium", Gota Abu Makadi,  Gifton Island plus some inner resorts surrounding Hurghada such as the Sahl Hasheesh, El Quseir, Sunrise city Resort, Makadi Bay, Cleopatra Luxury Resort, Soma Bay, Sharm El Naga, El Gouna and more.

5. Saint Catherine Monastery

One of the oldest continually functioning monastic communities in the world is Saint Catherine monastery. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was constructed in 527 AD by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I around the chapel of the burning bush which became a center of refuge and pilgrimage during the middle ages in the 6th century. It was known as The Sacred Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount Sinai and the Monastery of the Transfiguration, but later on, became connected with St. Catherine of Alexandria. Catherine's Monastery became a major pilgrimage destination in the Byzantine Era even till our current day.

A Chance from the Heavens

Step into the ancient Pharaoh’s land, a world of majestic temples, mysterious mummies, marvelous felucca sailboats, and exotic bazaars through our Egypt private tours. Take a look around the suburbs of Cairo with a professional Egyptologist guide. At the Grand Egyptian Museum, you will cast your eyes on the enchanting artifacts such as the mummy of King Ramses II and the treasures of the King boy Tutankhamun. Then step onboard a luxury Nile River cruise and watch some of the most beautiful scenery on the banks of the Nile between Luxor & Aswan such as the beautiful palms, banks, and great modern & ancient buildings. Create unforgettable memories through our tours below: