Tourism in Egypt

Egypt

Egypt is considered one of the best tourist countries in the world. Egypt has a variety of tourist places, picturesque nature, and beautiful beaches that have made Egypt a distinctive tourist destination. The climate in Egypt is characterized by moderation.

The ancient civilization of Egypt made Egypt the focus of attention of the world, as Egypt possesses one-third of the world's monuments.

Egypt

Pharaonic, Greek, and Greek antiquities abound in most Egyptian cities, as well as Islamic antiquities, making Egypt an attractive place for tourists.

Egypt has beautiful beaches and amazing marine life at coral reefs. Especially in the Red Sea, where it has rare types of fish that attract tourists to practice diving, swimming, and surfing.

Coral Reefs - Red Sea Egypt

Tourism in Egypt:

Egypt Map

Cultural Tourism:

Cultural tourism, as well as archaeological tourism, is the oldest type of tourism in Egypt because Egypt has one-third of the world's monuments. Also, Egypt possesses ancient civilizations such as the Pharaonic, Greek, and Greek civilizations. Cultural tourism began with the deciphering of the pharaonic "hieroglyphic" language. Where Egypt attracts everyone interested in seeing the monuments around the world. Among the most important urban areas in Egypt are Giza, where there are the pyramids and the Sphinx, and the Wadi Marari area in Helwan. Also, Aswan has many temples, such as the "Temple of Abu Simbel", and the Temple of Philae. Also in Luxor, there is the “Karnak Temple”, “Hatshepsut Temple” and “Royal Families Tombs”.

Recreational Tourism:

Egypt has beautiful beaches and attractive tourism-represented beaches in Alexandria, and Red Sea cities. These are characterized by the presence of coral reefs with picturesque colours, as well as distinct marine life with colours and shapes. The Red Sea is one of the most important places that possess the rarest fish in the world and the most important recreational tourist places in Egypt: Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, Nuweiba, Ras Sidr, and El-Arish.

Medical Tourism:

Egypt has many therapeutic places, such as Safaga and Siwa Oasis, which have sulfur water that is used to recover from some diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, joint pain, and rheumatism.

Sports Tourism:

Tourists practise their favourite sports, such as diving, sailing and surfing.

Shopping Tourism:

Egypt has many high-end shopping places, and tourists practice the hobby of shopping, the most important products that tourists buy are souvenirs, antiques, types of spices, dates, and cotton clothes that Egypt is famous for.

Religious Tourism:

Tourist comes to Egypt to visit the Islamic and Christian monuments. Egypt has the greatest mosques, castles, and churches.

The most important mosques in Egypt: are Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, Al-Sayeda Zainab Mosque, Al-Hussein Mosque, Al-Azhar Mosque, and Sultan Hassan Mosque.

The most important Coptic monuments in Egypt: are the Church of the Virgin, the Hanging Church, St. George Church, and St. Catherine Monastery.

The most important castles in Egypt: are Qaitbay Castle, Salahuddin Al-Ayyoubi Castle, and Al-Jundi Castle.

The best tourist places in Egypt

Cairo and Giza:

There are Islamic and religious monuments in Cairo, such as mosques and castles, such as Salah Al-Din Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan Al-Khalili, Al-Sayyida Zainab Mosque, Al-Sayyida Nafisa and Al-Hussein, as well as the presence of Coptic churches and monuments: such as the Hanging Church, Mary Gerges, and in Giza, there are also Pharaonic monuments such as Giza Pyramids, The Sphinx and The Great Museum.

Cairo Egypt

Cairo - Nile River - Egypt

Giza Pyramids - Egypt

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Alexandria :

It has the Corniche Beach, Montazah Gardens, Qaitbay Castle, Library of Alexandria, Al-Mursi Abu Al-Abbas Mosque and the sunken Cleopatra Palace.

Alexandria - Egypt

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Sharm El Sheikh:

It combines the beauty of the mountains and the sea. It contains the Ras Mohamed Reserve, Tiran Island, and Dahab Island.

Sharm El Sheikh - Egypt

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Hurghada:

Hurghada has the best diving areas and is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are also beautiful islands, such as Shaytan Island and Giftun Island.

Hurghada - Egypt

Sahl Hasheesh:

Sahl Hasheesh - Hurghada - Egypt

One of the best coastal cities in Egypt, which is very close to Hurghada and there are marina yachts and golf courses at the highest level.

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El Gouna:

It is called the Pearl of the Red Sea, and it has the most beautiful beaches, hotels, and golf courses, and the olive beach is one of its most beautiful beaches.