Egypt is famous for its ancient architectures including Pyramids and Palaces and now combination of sightseeing and archology make Egypt more attractive to visit. Here are top 3 spots you should not miss when you plan to visit Egypt.
1.Giza Necropolis
The Giza Plateau is located on a desert plateau to the west of the capital of Cairo and it is now one of the most touristy parts of Egypt, home to upmarket hotels, big-name restaurants, giant shopping malls, and pulsing nightclubs. But most famously, Giza is the closest part of the city to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, which is why most people centre themselves around this neighborhood for at least a few days during their trip to Cairo.
The three main pyramids of Giza are an ancient necropolis that were built as tombs for three Egyptian pharaohs – Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. A scattering of satellite pyramids in the area were built as a place to bury their wives and royal family members.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is the one you can enter if you’re happy to pay extra. Alternatively, you can take a camel ride out into the desert and get a photo with all of the pyramids in the background before heading to the Sphinx for the stock standard Sphinx-kissing tourist photo.
2. Luxor
Luxor is enriched by gold mined in the deserts of Nubia and transported to the city on the river Nile and it can be stated as the country’s cultural and political hub.
Today, the mid-sized city Luxor is known as the “world’s largest open-air museum” and is one of Egypt’s most popular travel destinations. There’s so much to see and do in Luxor – from temples to tombs and everything in between.
Most of the Luxor attractions are located either on the East Bank or the West Bank of the Nile. Famous highlights on the East Bank include Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Luxor temple and Temple of Deir al-Bahri (Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple).
3. Alexandria
Alexandria is the second-largest city in Egypt and has a prime location on the edge of the Mediterranean. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, the city was once considered the crossroads of the world. Several of Egypt’s pharaohs, including Cleopatra, ruled the country from Alexandria until the nation fell to Rome in 30 BC Under Roman rule, the city earned a reputation as a centre for arts and literature.
Today’s Alexandria is a dusty seaside city with an over-inflated population of 5 million. Famous places in Alexandria are the Museums of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Fort Qaitbey, Pompey’s Pillar and so on.