Must Visit Places in Egypt
Great Pyramid of Giza

As per the beliefs of the Egyptologists, this pyramid is the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian. The Great Pyramid of Giza remained as the world’s tallest man-made building for over 3,800 years.
Location: Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: INR 1,700 per head
Luxor Temple

Also referred to as the Southern Sanctuary, this temple has received some modifications by King Tutankhamun, the Romans, and Alexander the Great over the passage of time. Declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, features beautiful sandstone walls that glow gorgeously during the sunset.
Location: Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 6 AM to 10 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: 160 EGP per head; 80 EGP per head for students
Nile River Cruise

In the course of their cruise tours on the Nile River, the travelers can explore a myriad of top iconic landmarks of the country, including the Edfu’s Temple of Horus and the Temple of Kom Ombo.
Valley of the Kings

This place is home to over 63 chambers and tombs that are adorned with intriguing artworks related to Egyptian mythology.
Location: Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 6 AM to 5 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: INR 380 for 3 tombs of choice & INR 760 for KV62
Egyptian Antiquities Museum

Packed with more than 120,000 historic items the Egyptian Antiquities Museum is one of the most recommended Egypt places to go for all history buffs.
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Timings: Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM and Thursday and Sunday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Entry Fee: INR 460 per head
Siwa Oasis at Libyan Border

This place is surrounded by the remnants of a magnificent mud-brick fortification. Siwa Oasis can be the perfect base from where you can plan your adventure tours to the vast surrounding desert.
The White Desert in Farafra

If you are done with exploring the tombs and temples of Egypt, pay a visit to the unique White Desert and soak in its scenic natural beauty.
Location: Farafra, Egypt
Sakkara Pyramids

The Red Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, and Step Pyramid, together form the breathtaking Sakkara Pyramids that are standing tall to treat your eyes. There are also various old tombs with intricately adorned interior walls that will catch your attention, alongside the pyramids.
Location: Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Mosque of Mohamed Ali

Flaunting its twin minarets and animated silhouette, this mosque is considered to be the largest built structure in the 19th century. The Mosque of Mohamed Ali boasts an Ottoman style architectural design with impressively adorned interiors.
Location: Al Abageyah, El-Khalifa, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: 40 EGP, per head
Gezira Island

The Gezira Island is connected by 4 bridges, namely the 15th of May Bridge, 6th October Bridge, Al-Galaa Bridge, and Qasr EL Nil Bridge. During the 19th century, the island was known as "Jardin des Plantes (translating to "Garden of Plants'' in English), owing to its bewildering collection of imported plants.
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Zamalek

Nestled on the Gezira Island along the River Nile, the Zamalek district offers a blend of leafy avenues, posh dining, and a lively arts scene. Renowned for its European-inspired architecture, this district is home to cultural landmarks like the Nilometer and Cairo Opera House. From dining aboard floating restaurants to browsing chic boutiques, Zamalek represents Cairo’s cosmopolitan charm.
Great Sphinx of Giza

Although its original age and meaning has still not been decoded, the Sphinx remains as one of the best places to visit in Egypt for history as well as mythology enthusiasts.
Location: Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM
Tiran Island

As the island is under the Ras Mohammed National Park, it is a very well protected Biosphere where you can enjoy some of the best underwater natural treasures like marine flora and fauna and naturally colorful reefs. It is one of the most recommended places to visit in Egypt, especially if snorkeling and diving is something you love.
Ras Muhammad National Park

The clear waters here offer divers the chance to easily witness the colourful corals and flourishing reef fishes. The Ras Muhammad National Park is also home to a myriad of White Storks and Risso’s Dolphins.
Location: Sinai, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Timings: 7 AM to 4 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: INR 350 per head
King Tutankhamun Museum

Spread over 480,00 square meters of land just a few miles south of the Pyramid of Giza and considered to be one of the top-rated Egypt places to visit. King Tutankhamun Museum is one of the most intricate accounts of the Ancient Egyptian reign of Pharaohs.
The archeologists have also restored the throne of the king and kept it at the conservation center of the museum since August 2019.
Aqua Blue Water Park

The Aqua Blue Water Park is also equipped with a dedicated kid’s club, a basketball court, a tennis court, a massage room, and a billiards room.
Location: Aqua Park City, Sharm el-Sheikh, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt
Timings: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, on all days
Old Market of Sharm

Tourists visiting this flamboyant market can enjoy shopping for traditional textiles, ornaments, trinkets, spices, shisha pipes, traditional ahwa (coffee) joints, and saffron. After your shopping spree is over, you can relish your taste buds with some authentic delicacies available here, including seafood meals and Egyptian barbecue.
Location: Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 9 AM to 11 PM, on all days
Karnak Temple

The complex of this renowned temple also shelters the famous Konark Open Air Museum. Visitors can also find a number of age-old pylons, chapels, and remnants of decayed temples here. The Karnak Temple is also considered to be the world’s second largest ancient spiritual site.
Location: El-Karnak, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 6 AM to 5.30 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: 200 EGP per head
Temple of Medinat Habu

The southeast corner of this monumental structure offers the best view of the whole complex. Some of the important attractions of the Medinet Habu include the Chapels of the Votaresses, the Second Pylon, Sacred Lake, the First Pylon, Nilometer, & Hypostyle Hall.
Location: Al Bairat, Al Qarna, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 6 AM to 5 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: 25 EGP per head
Places to Visit in Cairo
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The Pyramids of Giza stand tall on the Giza Plateau near Cairo. They are a testament to ancient Egyptian engineering and craftsmanship. These monumental structures include the Great Pyramid, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Pyramids of Giza were built as tombs for Pharaohs. This historical marvel invites you to step back in time and explore the mysteries that have fascinated humanity for ages.
Top Experiences To Do in Pyramids Of Giza

Khan-el-Khalili

Spread across a huge area, the stores and shops here offer all kinds of souvenirs, including semi precious stoneworks, miniature pyramids, toy camels, silverware, gold artifacts, stained glass lamps, antiques, copperware, handmade carpets, and incense.
Location: El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 12 AM to 12 PM

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo (EMC) is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East. It is famous for its mind-boggling collection of more than 170,000 artefacts collected from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. The museum has the highest number of treasured pieces of ancient Egyptian history including Tutankhamun's treasures.
Old Cairo

Explore the magnificent historic sites of Old Cairo and time travel several centuries back. Also referred to as Historic Cairo, Old Cairo is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Located by the Nile River, this historic district is home to several ancient monuments like mosques, churches, and markets. Old Cairo portrays the rich culture and heritage of Egypt and immerses you in the various eras of Egyptian history.
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and architectural magnificence of the Al Azhar mosque in Cairo. The Al Azhar mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the world and was built in the 10th century. You can marvel at the towering minarets, sprawling courtyards, and sacred prayer halls. The Al Azhar University within the mosque is one of the best institutions in the world to obtain Islamic scholarship.
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The Hanging Church

The church is named as the “Hanging Church” as it is constructed at the top of the gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress and seems to be hanging mid-air.
Location: Kom Ghorab, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Museum Of Modern Egyptian Art

Some of the popular iconic artworks sheltered in the museum include “Bride of the Nile” by Mahmoud Mukhtar and “Al Madina” by Mahmoud Said. Visitors can also spot brilliant artworks by other legendary artists, including Gauguin, Monet, and Van Gogh.
Location: Zamalek, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 10 AM to 4 PM; closed on Monday
Statue of Ramesses II

Broken into multiple pieces, the statue was restored to its original height over the years by various restoration methods. At the present day, the Statue of Ramesses II stands on a three-metre pedestal, inside the Grand Egyptian Museum. Weighing around 7.25 tons, the Statue of Ramesses II is one of the largest sculptures of Egypt.
Cairo Tower

Built between 1954 and 1961, the tower flaunts brilliant latticework that offers an insight into the excellent Arab craftsmanship of the times gone by. At present, Cairo Tower is home to many elegant nightclubs and restaurants.
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Timings: 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM, on all days
Entry Fee: EGP 70 per head
Places to Visit in Giza
Grand Egyptian Museum

To be constructed over a land of around 480,000 square metres, the architecture of the museum will resemble a chamfered triangular shape.
Location: Cairo - Alexandria Desert Rd, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: 60 EGP for Egyptians; 200 EGP for students; 400 EGP for foreigners
Pyramid of Khafre

The structure’s inner portions feature intriguing chambers that have been cut out of limestones. The Pyramid of Khafre has 2 entrances, one lying at the ground level and the other lying at a height of 11 meters.
Location: Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 7 AM to 3 PM, on all days
Giza Solar Boat Museum

This 44 meters long boat made of Cedar wood is believed to have been used by him to sail down river Nile in his afterlife.
Location: Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 8.30 AM to 4 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: LE 10 per head for Egyptians (LE 5 per head for Egyptian students); LE 100 per head for foreigners (LE 50 per head for foreign students)
Red and Bent Pyramid

Also known as the Red Bent Pyramid of Dahshur, this architectural marvel has 3 funeral chambers and the 3rd chamber has a very unusual feature. The red stones of the roof are designed with gradual overhangs, which results in a very unique pattern not visible in any of the other Pyramids.
Egypt Papyrus Museum

The brilliant handmade paintings drawn on the barks of the papyrus trees will leave you awestruck at the excellent local craftsmanship.
Location: 98 Kafr Nassar, Giza District, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM, on all days
Pyramid of Djoser

Dating back to the 27th century BC, this pyramid was constructed by leveraging a unique step-style architectural design, which predates the Pyramids of Giza that feature a smooth-sided architecture.
Location: Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM, on all days
Places to Visit in Luxor
Luxor Museum

Some of the impressive collections of the Luxor Museum include a carved figurine of Tuthmosis III, a limestone relief of Tuthmosis III, and an alabaster statue of Amenhotep III.
Location: Kornish El Nile, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 9 AM to 4 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: 100 EGP for adults & 50 EGP for students
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut - Deir el-Bahari

The Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut was built by a very skilled architect of that time, Senimut in honour of the glorious achievements of Queen Hatsheput. The temple features 3 impressive terraces, a hypostyle hall, courts, and pylons.
Location: Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency? New Valley Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 6 AM to 5 PM, on all days
Valley of Artisans

You will find beautifully decorated, vivid colors and scenes from daily life. You can plan to visit various tombs like Shuroy, Roy, Anker Ka, and Sennutem within close distance of each other while exploring the Valley of Artisans.
Location: Deir el-Medina, Luxor, Egypt
Avenue of Sphinxes

The most popular among all the sphinxes is the Great Sphinx at Giza, which bears cat-like features. The other sphinxes lining this avenue feature rams’ heads.
Location: Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Colossi of Memnon

Made of quartz sandstone, the statues feature fine carvings near their legs, which represent the mother and the wife of King Amenhotep III. Although the faces of both the statues have been damaged, yet these figurines remain as a major attraction, owing to their imposing size.
Location: Al Bairat, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 6 AM to 5 PM, on all days
Temple of Seti

Although the temple is a bit damaged at the present day, yet its walls retain the beautiful carvings featuring Seti I and Ramses II and the gods.
Location: Naga Al Tareef Inside Rd, Al Qarnah, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 7 AM to 6 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: 78 EGP, per head
Places to Visit in Alexandria
Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria

This church is believed to be standing on the same place where the evangelist and apostle, Saint Mark had founded a church during the 1st century. The church showcases impressive basilique style architectural design with stunning Coptic engravings.
Location: 19 Al Akbar Church, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 6 AM to 10 PM. Closes at 11 PM on Saturday
Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Library in Alexandria

This huge educational gallery is home to millions of important books, a planetarium, 4 museums, and 6 specialist libraries.
Location: Al Azariya WA Ash Shatibi, Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate 21526, Egypt
Timings: Sunday to Thursday - 10 AM to 7 PM; Friday - 2 PM to 7 PM; Saturday - 12 PM to 4 PM
Entry Fee: 70 EGP, per head
Citadel of Qaitbay or The Fort of Qaitbay

Transformed into a maritime museum back in 1952, the fortification not only offers an insight of the rich architecture and history of Egypt, but also exhibits fossilized marine creatures.
Location: As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 9 AM to 4 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: 15 EGP, per head
Alexandria National Museum

The museum also has precious jewels, glassware, chinaware, and silverware, dating back to the 19th century.
Location: 131 El-Shaheed Galal El-Desouky, Bab Sharqi WA Wabour Al Meyah, Qism Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 9 AM to 4.30 PM, on all days
Entry Fee: 35 EGP per head
Stanley Bridge in Alexandria

Considered to be the country’s first bridge to be built into the sea, the Stanley Bridge is an engineering masterpiece, showcasing the modern Egyptian style architectural design. Tourists visiting the Stanley Bridge can spend time soaking in the breathtaking views of the gorgeous bay and the pristine beaches of Alexandria.
Location: Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Places to Visit in Dahab
The Blue Hole of Dahab

Known for its breathtaking underwater and aerial view of the Red Sea, it is not easy to miss out. Originally a marine sinkhole with a depth of over 328 feet or 100 meters, it is a common free diving spot for adventure and thrill-seeking travelers visiting Egypt. It is also a famous spot for snorkeling and diving if you want to spot rare turtle species, corals, and reef sharks.
Location: Abu Galum? South Sinai Governorate 46617, Egypt
Mount Sinai

Once they reach the summit, the hikers can soak in the panoramic views of the picturesque South Sinai mountain range. Mount Sinai is also known to offer breathtaking views of sunrise and sunset.
Location: Jabal Mousa, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
St. Catherine's Monastery

This beautiful desert monastery shelters an amazing collection of spiritual iconography, manuscripts, art, and the iconic burning bush. You can also climb Mt. Sinai and enjoy the breathtaking sunset or sunrise views, after paying homage at St. Catherine's Monastery.
Location: Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 9 AM to 11.30 PM, open on all days except on Friday and Sunday
Dahab's Eel Garden

A very unusual phenomenon, the garden eels in this diving spot are a rare beauty one cannot miss out on. In addition to the eels, it is also the perfect place to spot a huge number of barracudas that live permanently here.. You can also enjoy rare seagrass, ghost pipefish, hard and soft corals, and even huge coral boulders.
Location: Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Coloured Canyon

The canyon is flanked by 40 meters high sandstone walls that flaunt various shades of colours, starting from straw yellow and red to dark brown and black. The hues are a result of the presence of iron oxides and magnesium oxides.
Location: Nuweiba, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Other Places to Visit in Egypt
Great Sand Sea in Siwa

This place is home to some of the world’s largest dunes, including barchan, seif, and crescent dunes. These hypnotic sand dunes offer visitors the chance to indulge in a number of fun activities, such as fossil hunting, dune drives, and sand sledding.
Location: Siwa, Egypt
Mit Ghamr Dovecotes

It is one of the best places in Egypt to explore if you want to see something very unique and offbeat. It was as a part of urban planning that plays an important role in feeding the millions of people residing in the country.
Samir Lama Memorial

The memorials include a list of monuments scattered in the middle of the Egyptian portion of the Sahara desert. The memorial also offers a stunning view of the Gilf Kebir Plateau on which the monuments are located.
Location: Southwestern Egypt
Magic Lake in Fayoum

Encompassed by a sandy desert, the Magic Lake is also believed to contain essential minerals. Going for a swim in this lake can not only offer you the much-needed rejuvenation, but can also treat rheumatism.
Location: Al Faiyum Governorate Desert, Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
Fjord Bay

Location: Taba, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 8 AM to 4 PM
Fortress of Shali in Siwa Oasis

Built for defending the region against foreign invasions, the fortress originally was a four to five storeyed building. The Fortress of Shali invites many tourists at the present day to soak in its mesmerizing panoramic views of the Nile river.
Location: Matrouh Governorate, Egypt
Philae Island

People also know it by the Greek name “Elephantine” as it is an essential trade center for ivory. The ancient Egyptians have constructed a magnificent and famous Philae island temple complex dedicated to Egyptian God Isis in this tiny landmass that has garnered an important position among UNESCO heritage sites. The entire complex is believed to date back to 600 BC or even before.
Location: Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Mahmya Island

Another popular reason for visiting Mahmya Island is it is one of the perfect places for snorkel and swimming. Being a protected bio reserve, this island has some of the best underwater scenic beauty of Egypt.
Location: Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 8 AM to 8 PM
Sannur Valley Cave

The cave present here is spread across an area of around 700 meters with 15 meters width and 15 meters depth. The cave was formed as a result of groundwater percolation through the Eocene limestone.
Location: Qism Bani Sweif, Bani Sweif, Beni Suef Governorate, Egypt
Timings: Open 24 hours
Entry Fee: No entry fee