Egypt is located in North Africa and is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. No other country comes even closer to Egypt when it comes to the number of magnificent monuments, activities and historical attractions. Over ninety percent of all Egyptian attractions are lined up along the Nile. Many places can therefore visited by a cruise on the Nile (apart from road and air transport). As it is a popular tourist destination in Egypt has many facilities for tourists.
Top 10 Attractions in Egypt are:
Number 1 : PYRAMIDS: There are more than 80 pyramids in Egypt which were built mostly between 2600 BC and 1500 BC and all are located near the Nile River. After the ruler died (or other prominent royal figures like queens), their bodies were wrapped and preserved as a mummy, and placed in the pyramid. The most popular pyramids are the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx: An estimated 20,000 to 30,000 workers built the Pyramids at Giza over 80 years. Giza also has the largest pyramid also known as the "Great Pyramid" which rises an incredible 481 feet.
Number 2 :CAIRO: It is the capital of Egypt. The main attractions of Cairo area) Khan al-Khalili market: Khan al-Khalili is one of the largest markets in the world that attracts both local and international tourists. This is a great place to but exotic perfume bottles, Arabic clothing and other memorabilia.b) Museum of Egyptian Antiquities: It has more than one hundred thousand objects in 107 rooms. The most popular attraction is the Tutankhamun Gallery.c) Other attractions are Pyramids of Giza (mentioned above) and Old Cairo..
Number 3 :Abu Simbel: It was carved into the sandstone cliffs above the Nile. The most famous attraction are the four colossal statues of 20 meters high of Ramses II guarding the entrance. When the waters of Lake Nasser to rise, UNESCO relocated them to a high ground between 1964 and 1968.
Number 4 :.KARNAK TEMPLES: It is a huge complex consisting of three main temples and many smaller, more famous among them is the temple of Amun. They are believed to have been built over 1300 years.
Number 5: LUXOR TEMPLE: The modern city of Luxor is the site of the famous city of Thebes (or the city of a hundred gates). A row of sphinxes line the entrance to Karnak Temple. The most famous section of these temples is a huge all called the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Number 6 : Siwa Oasis: The area is famous for its dates and olives, and is one of the most beautiful landscapes and springs in Egypt. It was the most inaccessible oasis until recently. It lies 60 feed below sea level
Number 7: the Nubia Museum in Aswan and is designed to house the fantastic collection of objects found during archaeological excavations during the Nubia Campaign.
Number 8. Valley of the Kings: The Valley of the Kings is located on the west bank of the Nile at Thebes. There are 62 tombs in the valley. It has two components - the East Valley and the West Valley. It is the East Valley which most tourists visit and in which most of the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs can be found
Number 9: ALEXANDRIA: Best places to see are - Pompey's Pillar, Bibliotheca Alexandria, Alexandria National Museum, King Farouk Palace and the Roman amphitheater.
Number 10: Sharm El Sheikh: the best places to see are - Sinai Mountain, Na'ama Bay, Tiran Island, the beach and the lagoon Terrazzina White.Other attractions of Egypt include the White Desert, Hurghada and felucca on the Nile.SAFETY INFORMATION: There have been reported in Egypt in recent years terrorist attacks. Check travel.state.gov for more information. Overall, the crime rate in Egypt is low. Visitors should consult their medical insurance company prior to traveling. Egypt has a high fatality rate so you might prefer not to drive yourself if you feel comfortable.