Must Do Things in Egypt
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Explore the great pyramid of Giza
One of the best things to do in Egypt is exploring the great pyramid of Giza that is the last standing man-made wonder of the ancient world. The pyramids are situated on the western side of the River Nile, and they comprise three main pyramids.
The largest pyramid is dedicated to Khufu, and the other two are the Pyramid of Menkaure and the Pyramid of Khafre, respectively the later kings.
Location: Giza, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 455.641
Timings: 07:00 am - 07:00 pm
The largest pyramid is dedicated to Khufu, and the other two are the Pyramid of Menkaure and the Pyramid of Khafre, respectively the later kings.
Location: Giza, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 455.641
Timings: 07:00 am - 07:00 pm
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Sail Down the Nile on a Felucca
Sailing down the Nile River on a felucca with your partner is considered to be one of the most fun things to do in Egypt. Felucca is the traditional wooden sailboat that gives you the real feel of Egypt. You can chill out on the deck, swim alongside the riverbank, relax under the canvas roof or sunbathe in the prow.
It is an authentic sailing experience where you can enjoy cocktails and scrumptious dinner on board and be a part of the Nubian party with the crew members.
Location: Cairo, 15662, Cairo Governorate
Price: Approx INR 3073 per person
It is an authentic sailing experience where you can enjoy cocktails and scrumptious dinner on board and be a part of the Nubian party with the crew members.
Location: Cairo, 15662, Cairo Governorate
Price: Approx INR 3073 per person
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Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza
You can't bid goodbye to Egypt without visiting the Great Sphinx of Giza, a colossal limestone statue of a sphinx with a head of a human and a lion's body. This Egyptian antiquity is known to be the largest and the oldest sculpture in the world.
It was constructed to guard three pyramids of Giza, namely the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaura. The archaeologists claim that this imposing sculpture once had a long beard, which was eventually crumbled due to natural sand erosion.
Location: Al-Haram, Giza, Giza Governorate
Price: Approx INR 1822 per person
Timings: 8 am- 4 pm
It was constructed to guard three pyramids of Giza, namely the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaura. The archaeologists claim that this imposing sculpture once had a long beard, which was eventually crumbled due to natural sand erosion.
Location: Al-Haram, Giza, Giza Governorate
Price: Approx INR 1822 per person
Timings: 8 am- 4 pm
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Go Scuba Diving at Hurghada
Spike up your adrenaline level by enjoying scuba diving at Hurghada, a small fishing village in Egypt. You'll meet a lot of colorful fish and corals while diving here. Certified divers can opt for daily diving, and inexperienced divers can opt for intro diving.
You can also enjoy underwater photography while diving here because of the beautiful wrecks and good visibility.
Location: Safaga Road, Red Sea and Sinai, Egypt
Timings: 12 am- 11:59 pm
You can also enjoy underwater photography while diving here because of the beautiful wrecks and good visibility.
Location: Safaga Road, Red Sea and Sinai, Egypt
Timings: 12 am- 11:59 pm
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Get a birds-eye view from Cairo Tower
One of the best activities to do in Egypt is having a birds-eye view of the city from Cairo Tower, which is the tallest free-standing structure in North Africa. It is known for its revolving restaurant and observation deck, which sit on the top of the tower.
One floor down from the observation deck, you'll find the Sky Window café that serves lip-smacking drinks and food.
Location: Al-Haram, Giza, Giza Governorate
Price: Approx INR 531 per person
Timings: 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
One floor down from the observation deck, you'll find the Sky Window café that serves lip-smacking drinks and food.
Location: Al-Haram, Giza, Giza Governorate
Price: Approx INR 531 per person
Timings: 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
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Spend the day at the Egyptian Museum
If you wish to get a glimpse into the intricate cultural and social dynamics of Egypt, you should definitely visit Egyptian Museum. It is a fine example of an engineering marvel and displays a rare collection of five thousand years of art.
In the nineteenth century, this museum was founded by Auguste Mariette, a French Egyptologist, and houses the most valuable collection of its kind in the entire world. Walking through this Egyptian museum, you'll witness its treasures, old pharaohs' life tools, mummies, thrones, and masks.
Location: Tahrir Square, Meret Basha, Ismailia, Qasr an Nile, Cairo Governorate 11516, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 911 per person
Timings: 9 am- 7 pm
In the nineteenth century, this museum was founded by Auguste Mariette, a French Egyptologist, and houses the most valuable collection of its kind in the entire world. Walking through this Egyptian museum, you'll witness its treasures, old pharaohs' life tools, mummies, thrones, and masks.
Location: Tahrir Square, Meret Basha, Ismailia, Qasr an Nile, Cairo Governorate 11516, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 911 per person
Timings: 9 am- 7 pm
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Take a Qarun Lake Boat Ride
One of the best family-friendly activities to do in Egypt is taking a Qarun lake boat ride. While enjoying this boat ride, you can absorb the breathtaking views and appreciate nature. A guide will accompany you to let you know more about the local attractions and culture during this trip.
You can also enjoy bird watching while sailing the boat as the lake is an important bird area where migratory birds rest during winters.
Location: Al Fayoum, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 500 per person
You can also enjoy bird watching while sailing the boat as the lake is an important bird area where migratory birds rest during winters.
Location: Al Fayoum, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 500 per person
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Visit the Aquarium Grotto Garden
One of the most interesting things to do in Egypt is strolling through the aquarium grotto garden, which is the only fish garden in Cairo. The garden houses beautiful caves that once featured several aquariums with beautiful fish.
It has ceramic fountains, a lush green garden, and birds and ducks. While strolling through this garden, you'll feel like you're in a classic Egyptian film as it has green scenery as well as colorful and rare fish.
Location: Al Fayoum, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 100 per person
Timings: 8: 30 AM- 4:30 pm
It has ceramic fountains, a lush green garden, and birds and ducks. While strolling through this garden, you'll feel like you're in a classic Egyptian film as it has green scenery as well as colorful and rare fish.
Location: Al Fayoum, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 100 per person
Timings: 8: 30 AM- 4:30 pm
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Take a Guided Tour of The Egypt Papyrus Museum
Learn more about Egyptian history and culture by taking a guided tour of the Egypt papyrus museum, which displays over twenty-six thousand ancient Egyptian artifacts. It is the oldest museum dedicated to ancient Egypt and spans across four floors of the Palace of the Academy of Science.
The collection includes a papyrus collection, human mummies, and the Gallery of Kings, a statuary collection dramatically lit by award-winning designer Dante Ferretti.
Location: 98 Pyramids Road, Giza 11511 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 569 per person
Timings: 9 am- 7 pm
The collection includes a papyrus collection, human mummies, and the Gallery of Kings, a statuary collection dramatically lit by award-winning designer Dante Ferretti.
Location: 98 Pyramids Road, Giza 11511 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 569 per person
Timings: 9 am- 7 pm
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Visit the Red and Bent Pyramid
One of the best things to do in Egypt is visiting the Red and Bent Pyramid, renowned for its architectural brilliance. Pharaoh Sneferu built the Bent and Red pyramids in 2613-2598 BC. The bent pyramid has a bent structure and a smooth finish, and it houses The Mortuary Temple in the eastern part.
A unique thing about this pyramid is that it contains original limestone covering. The red pyramid rises beautifully out of the vast desert with nothing around to obstruct its view.
Location: South of Dashur, Egypt
A unique thing about this pyramid is that it contains original limestone covering. The red pyramid rises beautifully out of the vast desert with nothing around to obstruct its view.
Location: South of Dashur, Egypt
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Explore Luxor Temple and Museum at Night
Your Egyptian itinerary can't be complete if you don't plan a visit to Luxor Temple and Museum in the wee hours. The Luxor Temple is a beautiful Egyptian temple complex situated on the east bank of the River Nile.
The temple is well-preserved with large amounts of structures, relief carvings, and statuaries, making it the most impressive site in Egypt. It has a brilliantly displayed collection of antiquities dating from the Mamluk period to the end of the Old Kingdom. The light and sound show is also organized here at night.
Location: Kornish El Nile, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 583 per person
Timings: 6 am- 9 pm
The temple is well-preserved with large amounts of structures, relief carvings, and statuaries, making it the most impressive site in Egypt. It has a brilliantly displayed collection of antiquities dating from the Mamluk period to the end of the Old Kingdom. The light and sound show is also organized here at night.
Location: Kornish El Nile, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 583 per person
Timings: 6 am- 9 pm
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Visit Royal Jewelry Museum
If you're a fan of Egyptian royal families and want to have a glimpse of their valuable treasures, you should definitely visit the Royal Jewelry Museum. It is the largest museum in Egypt, with a surface area of around four thousand one hundred and eighty-five meters.
The museum is located in the Princess Fatema El Zahraa palace and has more than a thousand displays that include Prince Mohamed Ali Tawfik's collection. You can also witness here golden watches and clocks, Turkish, European, and Egyptian insignias decorated with diamonds and golds, and four thousand Roman, Persian, Coptic and, Byzantine coins.
Location: San Stifano, Qesm AR Ramel, Alexandria, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 151 per person
Timings: 9 am-4 pm
The museum is located in the Princess Fatema El Zahraa palace and has more than a thousand displays that include Prince Mohamed Ali Tawfik's collection. You can also witness here golden watches and clocks, Turkish, European, and Egyptian insignias decorated with diamonds and golds, and four thousand Roman, Persian, Coptic and, Byzantine coins.
Location: San Stifano, Qesm AR Ramel, Alexandria, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 151 per person
Timings: 9 am-4 pm
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Climb Mount Sinai For a Sunset View
One of the most interesting things to do in Egypt is climbing Mount Sinai to view the breathtaking sunrise from the summit. Mount Sinai is one of the most sacred places in the Christian, Islamic, and Jewish religions because it is where a covenant was established between Jesus and his people.
If you're not physically fit, you can also use a camel to go up to the summit. There are many "cafés" on the way up, so you can take a break and have tea, coffee, water or some snacks.
Location: Saint Catherine 46512 Egypt
If you're not physically fit, you can also use a camel to go up to the summit. There are many "cafés" on the way up, so you can take a break and have tea, coffee, water or some snacks.
Location: Saint Catherine 46512 Egypt
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Take in the Beauty of the Valley of the Kings
If you wish to know about Egypt's ancient civilization that had been buried hundreds of years ago, you should definitely visit the Valley of the Kings. The valley has about sixty-three tombs of different rulers, queens, and pharaohs, starting from Thutmose I and ending with Ramses XI.
The tombs inside this valley were decorated by Deir el-Medina village workers, who came here from different routes over the Theban hills.
Location: West Bank of the Nile River, Luxor, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 947 per person
Timings: 6 am- 4 pm
The tombs inside this valley were decorated by Deir el-Medina village workers, who came here from different routes over the Theban hills.
Location: West Bank of the Nile River, Luxor, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 947 per person
Timings: 6 am- 4 pm
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Visit Avenue of Sphinxes
Visiting the Avenue of Sphinxes, an important commercial site in Luxor, is considered to be one of the top things to do in Egypt. It connects Karnak and the temples of Luxor, and the kings and queens used to walk between them.
Around one thousand three hundred and fifty sphinx statues lined the road in the ancient period. During the Opet festival, the Egyptians paraded along this avenue carrying Mut and Amun statues in a symbolic reenactment to their marriage.
Location: between the Karnak and Luxor temples, Luxor, Egypt
Around one thousand three hundred and fifty sphinx statues lined the road in the ancient period. During the Opet festival, the Egyptians paraded along this avenue carrying Mut and Amun statues in a symbolic reenactment to their marriage.
Location: between the Karnak and Luxor temples, Luxor, Egypt
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Take a Cave tour of Sanur Valley Cave
One of the top things to do in Egypt is taking a cave tour of Sanur Valley Cave, renowned for its spectacular natural formations, patterns, and colors. It is a karst cave created by the percolation of groundwater through the limestone of the Galala Plateau.
The cave spans an area of seven hundred meters, with a depth of 15m and a width of 15m. When light is shone on the caves' roof, they glitter due to excess calcium carbonate deposition.
Location: 10 km southeast of Beni-Suef.
Price: Approx INR 729 per person
Timings: 9 am- 5 pm
The cave spans an area of seven hundred meters, with a depth of 15m and a width of 15m. When light is shone on the caves' roof, they glitter due to excess calcium carbonate deposition.
Location: 10 km southeast of Beni-Suef.
Price: Approx INR 729 per person
Timings: 9 am- 5 pm
Things to Do in Cairo
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Visit the Most Popular Islamic Mosque, The Mosque of Mohamed Ali
Even if you're a non-believer, your hand will magically rise and unite in prayer as you visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which is an emblem of the city's geography and cultural identity. It is the largest and the most popular Ottoman mosque to be built in the 19th century.
This holy wonder celebrates Islamic faith and Islamic artistry and craftsmanship. The mosque's courtyard is impressive, and its huge central fountain, along with forty seven arched doorways, give it a palatial and regal look.
Location: Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Timings: 9 am-7 pm
This holy wonder celebrates Islamic faith and Islamic artistry and craftsmanship. The mosque's courtyard is impressive, and its huge central fountain, along with forty seven arched doorways, give it a palatial and regal look.
Location: Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Timings: 9 am-7 pm
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Visit the Oldest Church of Egypt, The Hanging Church
If you're a religious soul seeking enlightenment, one of the best things to do in Egypt is to visit The Hanging Church. It the most beautiful and oldest Egyptian church with a marble pulpit, icons, and murals. It is known as The Hanging Church because it was erected on the ruins of two ancient towers that were a part of an old fortress called the Fortress of Babylon.
It contains one hundred and ten marvelous icons representing Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, St Peters, John the Baptist, and many other archangels like Michael and Gabriel.
Location: 5 Mari Gerges, Misr Al Qadimah, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 9 am- 5 pm
It contains one hundred and ten marvelous icons representing Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, St Peters, John the Baptist, and many other archangels like Michael and Gabriel.
Location: 5 Mari Gerges, Misr Al Qadimah, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 9 am- 5 pm
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Visit the crazy Khan El Khalili bazaar
Bargain your way to get a great deal at Khan El Khalili bazaar, a famous souq in Cairo's historic center. It is known to be the oldest open-air market in Egypt, with several perpendicular streets and massive gates.
You can find here Egyptian souvenirs, Egyptian Gifts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, and unique home decor. There are many coffee shops lined along the street where you can jolt down for a strong cup of coffee.
Location: Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Timings: 9 am- 11 pm
You can find here Egyptian souvenirs, Egyptian Gifts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, and unique home decor. There are many coffee shops lined along the street where you can jolt down for a strong cup of coffee.
Location: Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Timings: 9 am- 11 pm
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Have a Coffee at El- Fishawy Cafe
Get your caffeine fix at El- Fishawy Café, renowned for its peaceful décor, breathtaking interiors, and peaceful vibes. It is the oldest coffee shop in Egypt, where cabbies, shopkeepers, and craftsmen drop in every morning for a wake-up pot of coffee or tea.
From the battered mirror frames to the traditional menu and the waiters shouting their orders to the kitchen, everything here gives you a feel of traditional Egyptian social style.
Location: Midan Hussein, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Timings: 10 am - 11 pm
From the battered mirror frames to the traditional menu and the waiters shouting their orders to the kitchen, everything here gives you a feel of traditional Egyptian social style.
Location: Midan Hussein, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Timings: 10 am - 11 pm
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Watch the Statue of Ramesses II
One of the best things to do in Egypt is admiring the statue of Ramesses II that is a three thousand two-hundred-year-old figure. Ramses II was the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty who ruled over Egypt around three thousand years ago.
The massive eleven-meter statue was unveiled at the Luxor Temple after being restored from fifty-seven broken pieces. It weighs 75 tonnes, is made from red granite and limestone, and shows Ramesses II as a mighty warrior and a beneficent ruler.
Location: Luxor, 23512, Nile River Valley
Timings: 6 am- 9 pm
The massive eleven-meter statue was unveiled at the Luxor Temple after being restored from fifty-seven broken pieces. It weighs 75 tonnes, is made from red granite and limestone, and shows Ramesses II as a mighty warrior and a beneficent ruler.
Location: Luxor, 23512, Nile River Valley
Timings: 6 am- 9 pm
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Watch Opera or Theatre in Egypt at Cairo Opera House
If you wish to have a memorable theatrical experience, you should definitely watch an opera at the Cairo opera house. It is a grand theater located near Aberdeen Royal Palace, richly appointed with silk-covered walls, velvet-upholstered chairs, and Oriental carpets.
Performances of operatic, symphonic works and ballet are staged here with Egyptian companies or in association with soloists.
Location: Opera Square, Zamalek, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 700 per person
Timings: 10 am- 11 pm
Performances of operatic, symphonic works and ballet are staged here with Egyptian companies or in association with soloists.
Location: Opera Square, Zamalek, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 700 per person
Timings: 10 am- 11 pm
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Take a Walk Through the Petrified Forest Protected Area
If you wish to know about the natural heritage of Egypt, you should definitely take a walk through the petrified forest protected area. It is a distinct educational, tourist, and cultural site that aims to protect the petrified fossils.
This natural reserve holds fossilized mammals, plants, fruit, and flowers from nearly every geological period. It is also home to distinct reptiles, rare plants, birds, and animals like the red fox.
Location: 30 km away from Cairo near Maadi
Timings: 9 am- 5 pm
This natural reserve holds fossilized mammals, plants, fruit, and flowers from nearly every geological period. It is also home to distinct reptiles, rare plants, birds, and animals like the red fox.
Location: 30 km away from Cairo near Maadi
Timings: 9 am- 5 pm
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Spend Hours Touring The Abdeen Palace
One of the best things to do in Egypt is having a tour of the Abdeen Palace, which served as the President of Egypt's workplace. It is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in terms of its paintings, decoration, and clocks, which are decorated with gold.
The former palace has a series of extraordinary museums having a wonderful collection of gifts given by different rulers. It also features an extensive collection of medals and weapons, including guns, cannons, and knives.
Location: Moustafa Abdel Raziq Street off Abdeen Square, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 1982 per person
Timings: 9 am- 5 pm
The former palace has a series of extraordinary museums having a wonderful collection of gifts given by different rulers. It also features an extensive collection of medals and weapons, including guns, cannons, and knives.
Location: Moustafa Abdel Raziq Street off Abdeen Square, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 1982 per person
Timings: 9 am- 5 pm
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Visit Al-Rifa'i Mosque
Immerse yourself in spiritual bliss by visiting Al-Rifa'i Mosque that serves as a royal mausoleum for the royal family. It is the largest mosque in Cairo that exhibits different Islamic architectural styles.
The mosque houses tombs of royal family members and has four decorated facades and a towering minaret capped with an ornate dome. It has a large hall and shrines of Yahya al-Ansari and Ali Abi-Shubbak.
Location: Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Timings: 9 am- 7 pm
The mosque houses tombs of royal family members and has four decorated facades and a towering minaret capped with an ornate dome. It has a large hall and shrines of Yahya al-Ansari and Ali Abi-Shubbak.
Location: Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Timings: 9 am- 7 pm
Things to Do in Giza
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Do a Quad Bike ATV ride in The Open Desert of Giza Pyramids
One of the fun things to do in Egypt for a heart-pumping adrenaline rush is doing a Quad Bike ATV ride in Giza Pyramids' Open desert. Certified and professional guides power four-wheel-drive SUVs straight up and over sand dunes.
You will race your way up and down the sand dunes as you cruise into the vast desert and take in the stunning views of the Pyramids. On weekends and holidays, the motorists make it a desert adventure showing their amazing bike riding talent in the dunes.
You will race your way up and down the sand dunes as you cruise into the vast desert and take in the stunning views of the Pyramids. On weekends and holidays, the motorists make it a desert adventure showing their amazing bike riding talent in the dunes.
Location: Al Haram Str, Giza, 12611, Giza
Price: Approx INR 2920
Timings: 8:30 am- 4 pm
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Experience Something Unique at The Grand Egyptian Museum
Go back in time and navigate the story of Ancient Egypt by visiting The Grand Egyptian Museum that displays the richest cultural heritages. You will find sculpture gardens in the museum's park and Ramses II's statue upon entry into the atrium.
The main galleries have been divided into four eras: Predynastic, Old Kingdom, the New Kingdom, and Prehistory. It pays homage to Ancient Egyptian treasures and history, hosting around 100,000 artifacts, which belong to King Tutankhamen.
Location: Giza, Greater Cairo
Price: Approx INR 1868 per person
Timings: 9 am- 5 pm
The main galleries have been divided into four eras: Predynastic, Old Kingdom, the New Kingdom, and Prehistory. It pays homage to Ancient Egyptian treasures and history, hosting around 100,000 artifacts, which belong to King Tutankhamen.
Location: Giza, Greater Cairo
Price: Approx INR 1868 per person
Timings: 9 am- 5 pm
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Visit Wadi Hitan National Park
One of the best things to do in Egypt is visiting Wadi Hitan National Park, a paleontological site that demonstrates the evolution of whales. It is situated in the 'Whale Valley' nature reserve, which is called so because whales' fossils are found here.
The remains display the streamlined body form of primitive and modern whales and provide insight into how the whales get around. In the year 2005, this national park was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Giza, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 729 per person
Timings: 7 am- 5: 30 pm
The remains display the streamlined body form of primitive and modern whales and provide insight into how the whales get around. In the year 2005, this national park was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Giza, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 729 per person
Timings: 7 am- 5: 30 pm
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Enjoy The Sound and Light Show of The Giza Pyramids
One of the best activities to do in Egypt is enjoying the Giza Pyramids' sound and light show that offer a completely different experience to the visitors. This is a one hour show in which the artists skillfully present images of historical eras.
Images are projected onto the ancient monuments, and you undertake a narrated journey of the history of Egypt by the dramatic combination of lights, music, and storytelling.
Location: Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 2987 per person
Timings: 7:30 pm: 8:30 pm: 9:30 pm
Images are projected onto the ancient monuments, and you undertake a narrated journey of the history of Egypt by the dramatic combination of lights, music, and storytelling.
Location: Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 2987 per person
Timings: 7:30 pm: 8:30 pm: 9:30 pm
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Explore the Giza Solar Boat Museum
One of the best things to do in Egypt is exploring Giza Solar Boat Museum dedicated to displaying the reconstructed solar ship Khufu. The Egyptians had disassembled each piece of this boat like a giant puzzle, but the modern-day archaeologists have reassembled this boat using ancient methods.
The museum has been constructed in a way that enables you to view the boat from three different levels on three floors. On the ground floor, you can view the bottom part of the boat.
Location: Pyramids Zone, El Haram, Giza
Price: Approx INR 234 per person
Timings: 9 am-4 pm
The museum has been constructed in a way that enables you to view the boat from three different levels on three floors. On the ground floor, you can view the bottom part of the boat.
Location: Pyramids Zone, El Haram, Giza
Price: Approx INR 234 per person
Timings: 9 am-4 pm
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Things to Do in Luxor
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Go Cycling on The West Bank of Luxor
For an up-close and intimate view of new places in Egypt, peddling your way around the west bank of Luxor should be your ideal choice. You'll enjoy panoramic views and learn about the lesser-known local-stops while enjoying the ride.
The West Bank's cycling excursion will include the Tombs of the Theban rulers and the Temple of Hatshepsut. If you want to go cycling with your group, you can rent bicycles for the day from various west bank shops.
Location: West bank, Luxor in Egypt
The West Bank's cycling excursion will include the Tombs of the Theban rulers and the Temple of Hatshepsut. If you want to go cycling with your group, you can rent bicycles for the day from various west bank shops.
Location: West bank, Luxor in Egypt
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Visit The Karnak Temple and Temple of Seti
Get ready for spiritual upliftment by visiting the Karnak temple and temple of Seti that are renowned for their breathtaking architecture and religious significance. Karnak is the biggest religious complex in the world, spanning across an area of 100 hectares.
The temple of Seti is also known as the Temple of Abydos, and it is the main historical site in Abydos. It exhibits the Abydos graffiti, Aramaic and ancient Phoenician graffiti on the temple walls.
Location: El-Karnak, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 6 am-4:30 pm
The temple of Seti is also known as the Temple of Abydos, and it is the main historical site in Abydos. It exhibits the Abydos graffiti, Aramaic and ancient Phoenician graffiti on the temple walls.
Location: El-Karnak, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Timings: 6 am-4:30 pm
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Hot Air Balloon Ride Over The Nile River
Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Nile river should be one of the best things to do in Egypt as it gives you a chance to have a 360-degree view of Egypt's gorgeous landscape. This dreamiest excursion offers some enviable sights and makes you feel the cool breeze.
The balloon ride will last for about sixty minutes, and you'll be taken up to a height of around 4000 feet. After a safety briefing and a detailed introduction to your pilot and ground crew, you will climb into the basket of the balloon and get ready for lift-off.
Location: Cairo, 15662, Cairo Governorate
Price: Approx INR 9122 per person
Timings: As per the schedule
The balloon ride will last for about sixty minutes, and you'll be taken up to a height of around 4000 feet. After a safety briefing and a detailed introduction to your pilot and ground crew, you will climb into the basket of the balloon and get ready for lift-off.
Location: Cairo, 15662, Cairo Governorate
Price: Approx INR 9122 per person
Timings: As per the schedule
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Walkthrough, The Valley of Artisans
If you wish to learn about the lives of the ancient Egyptians, you should walk through the valley of artisans. It is a World Heritage Site that sits on the West Bank of the River Nile and gives a glimpse into the lives of the workers who built the famous royal graves in the area.
It also has a small temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddesses of truth and love, the village remains, and tombs. You can see Luxor's best artwork, artisans' living quarters, and tombs in this area.
Location: Deir el-Medina, Luxor, Egypt
It also has a small temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddesses of truth and love, the village remains, and tombs. You can see Luxor's best artwork, artisans' living quarters, and tombs in this area.
Location: Deir el-Medina, Luxor, Egypt
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Learn About the Colossi of Memnon Statues
End your search for the best things to do in Egypt by witnessing the Colossi of Memnon statues that are located on the west bank of the Nile River. These enormous statues of eighteenth Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III were designed to guard the mortuary temple.
They were erected in the Theban Necropolis in 1350 BC and were carved out of the sandstone transported from El Gabal El-Ahmar.
Location: Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Timings: 8 am-7 pm
They were erected in the Theban Necropolis in 1350 BC and were carved out of the sandstone transported from El Gabal El-Ahmar.
Location: Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Timings: 8 am-7 pm
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Explore Mummies at Mummification Museum
If you want to know about the mummification process that the Egyptians were masters at, you should definitely visit Mummification Museum. It has a Mummy room that houses Ramses II's mummy, the mummy of Queen Hatshapsut, and other famous royal mummies.
The objects used for mummification, information on the items that used to be buried along with the dead, mummies of both animals and humans are the things you can find in this museum.
Location: Corniche El Nil St. Opposite Mina Palace Hotel, Luxor Egypt
Price: Approx INR 584 per person
Timings: 9 am- 8 pm
The objects used for mummification, information on the items that used to be buried along with the dead, mummies of both animals and humans are the things you can find in this museum.
Location: Corniche El Nil St. Opposite Mina Palace Hotel, Luxor Egypt
Price: Approx INR 584 per person
Timings: 9 am- 8 pm
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Visit Karnak Open Air Museum
If you wish to know about the lives of the people from bygone years, you should definitely visit Karnak Open Air Museum. It is an archaeological museum that features the reconstruction of hidden or buried structures inside the huge towers in the complex.
At the perimeter of the museum, you will come across beautifully decorated temples of goddesses, gods, and pharaohs.
Location: Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt Karnak
Price: Approx INR 189 per person
Timings: 6 am- 4:30 pm
At the perimeter of the museum, you will come across beautifully decorated temples of goddesses, gods, and pharaohs.
Location: Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt Karnak
Price: Approx INR 189 per person
Timings: 6 am- 4:30 pm
Things to Do in Alexandria
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Visit the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
Whether you wish to reignite your faith or feel close to God, you should definitely visit the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. It is one of the oldest churches in the world, founded by Saint Mark, the writer of the Gospel of the New Testament.
The church is considered to be an architectural masterpiece owing to its artistic treasures and intricate mosaic floors.
Location: 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Egypt
Price: Not Any
Timings: 10 am-6 pm
The church is considered to be an architectural masterpiece owing to its artistic treasures and intricate mosaic floors.
Location: 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Egypt
Price: Not Any
Timings: 10 am-6 pm
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Take a Walk in The Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Library in Alexandria
If you're a diehard bibliophile looking to enhance the horizon of your knowledge, you should definitely visit The Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It is a massive cultural center and library located on the Mediterranean Sea's shores in Alexandria, Egypt.
It celebrates the artistry of its makers and the treasured collection through brilliant architecture, innovative design, and dynamic ceiling frescoes. The library has two main museums, the Antiquities Museum and the manuscript museum and a Science center called the Planetarium.
Location: Street Al-Corniche, Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 531 per person
Timings: 10 am- 4 pm
It celebrates the artistry of its makers and the treasured collection through brilliant architecture, innovative design, and dynamic ceiling frescoes. The library has two main museums, the Antiquities Museum and the manuscript museum and a Science center called the Planetarium.
Location: Street Al-Corniche, Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 531 per person
Timings: 10 am- 4 pm
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Boating at the Shore of Alexandria
One of the most romantic things to do in Egypt is boating at the Shore of Alexandria with your sweetheart to create picture-perfect moments. While boating here, you can soak in the picturesque views and witness the beautiful birds that flock here in the winters.
You'll also be accompanied by a guide who'll explain to you about the local culture and traditions.
Location: Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
Price: Approx INR 500 per person
Timings: As per the schedule
You'll also be accompanied by a guide who'll explain to you about the local culture and traditions.
Location: Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
Price: Approx INR 500 per person
Timings: As per the schedule
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Take a Trip to Alexandria National Museum
Immersing yourself in Egypt's rich culture and history by visiting the Alexandria national museum is considered to be one of the best activities to do in Egypt. Alexandria museum houses a well-labeled and impressive collection of antiquities.
Located in a renovated colonial palace, the museum houses granite sculptures, ancient Egyptian tombs, Greek stonemasonry, Islamic clothing, and Roman mosaics. The three-story museum exhibits around 1,800 artifacts covering Hellenic, Roman, Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic periods.
Location: 110 El Horreya Rd. Raml Station, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 265 per person
Timings: 9 am- 4:30 pm
Located in a renovated colonial palace, the museum houses granite sculptures, ancient Egyptian tombs, Greek stonemasonry, Islamic clothing, and Roman mosaics. The three-story museum exhibits around 1,800 artifacts covering Hellenic, Roman, Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic periods.
Location: 110 El Horreya Rd. Raml Station, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 265 per person
Timings: 9 am- 4:30 pm
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Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay or The Fort of Qaitbay
Get a taste of the royal lifestyle by exploring the Citadel of Qaitbay, which is a fifteenth-century defensive fortress situated on the Mediterranean seacoast.
It was established by Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay in 1477 AD to protect the city from the invasion of Crusaders. The castle is square-shaped with one hundred and a fifty-meter area surrounded by the sea from each side.
Location: Alexandria, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 705 per person
Timings: 10 am- 7 pm
It was established by Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay in 1477 AD to protect the city from the invasion of Crusaders. The castle is square-shaped with one hundred and a fifty-meter area surrounded by the sea from each side.
Location: Alexandria, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 705 per person
Timings: 10 am- 7 pm
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Explore Pompey's Pillar
One of the top things to do in Egypt is exploring Pompey's Pillar that is a High Potential Historic Site located on the Clark and Lewis National Historic Trail.
It is a one hundred and fifty feet tall sedimentary rock formation founded in 1907 and is best known for the inscription of William Clark's name. The sphinxes surrounding the granite column add a magical aura to the sight.
Location: 3039 US Highway 312, Pompeys Pillar, MT 59064-8000
Price: Approx INR 152 per person
Timings: 9 am- 4:30 pm
It is a one hundred and fifty feet tall sedimentary rock formation founded in 1907 and is best known for the inscription of William Clark's name. The sphinxes surrounding the granite column add a magical aura to the sight.
Location: 3039 US Highway 312, Pompeys Pillar, MT 59064-8000
Price: Approx INR 152 per person
Timings: 9 am- 4:30 pm
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Have Dinner with the Nubians
One of the best activities to do in Egypt is relishing the local cuisines with the Nubians at Nubian village. Nubians are Black people with laid-back, restful, and calm nature.
You can go to the Nubian house and enjoy a barbeque dinner with your friends. After that, you can also sip a cup of coffee or tea prepared by Nubian ladies.
Location: Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 875 per person
Timings: Two hours
You can go to the Nubian house and enjoy a barbeque dinner with your friends. After that, you can also sip a cup of coffee or tea prepared by Nubian ladies.
Location: Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 875 per person
Timings: Two hours
Things to Do in Dahab
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Discover the Beauty of Underwater in the Blue Hole of Dahab
Whether you wish to witness the spectacular marine life or take a dive in the crystal clear water, you should definitely visit the blue hole of Dahab. Known for its stunning marine life, unique topography, and deadly stories, the blue hole of Dahab is a breathtaking diving spot in Egypt.
It is literally a small hole in the ocean floor of the Red Sea with a huge abundance of fish and wild corals. It is a treat for snorkelers, freedivers, and divers as it is easily accessible and has few waves and currents.
Location: Abu Galum, Qesm Saint Katrin, Dahab 46617 Egypt
It is literally a small hole in the ocean floor of the Red Sea with a huge abundance of fish and wild corals. It is a treat for snorkelers, freedivers, and divers as it is easily accessible and has few waves and currents.
Location: Abu Galum, Qesm Saint Katrin, Dahab 46617 Egypt
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Visit St.Catherine's Monastery
If you wish to have a glimpse into the Christian world and its origin, you should definitely visit St.Catherine's Monastery. It is known to be the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in the world, having the largest libraries of manuscripts in the world.
The monastery features the oldest known surviving roof truss, and its main entrance is marked by a large door that is 1,400 years old.
Location: At the Foot of Mount Horeb, Saint Catherine Egypt
Timings: 9 am- 12 pm
The monastery features the oldest known surviving roof truss, and its main entrance is marked by a large door that is 1,400 years old.
Location: At the Foot of Mount Horeb, Saint Catherine Egypt
Timings: 9 am- 12 pm
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Enjoy a Walk-in Dahab's Eel Garden
Enter into a world that surpasses your wildest imaginations by enjoying a walk-in Dahab's Eel Garden. It is a breathtaking diving site having a huge population of Garden eels.
It also houses plenty of Blue-spotted stingrays, thornback trunkfish, and colorful coral reefs. This site is also perfect for photography and snorkeling.
Location: South Sinai region, Dahab
It also houses plenty of Blue-spotted stingrays, thornback trunkfish, and colorful coral reefs. This site is also perfect for photography and snorkeling.
Location: South Sinai region, Dahab
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See Coloured Canyon - A Rock Formation on Sinai Peninsula
One of the most exciting things to do in Egypt is seeing the colorful, mineral deposits rich rocks within the colored Canyon on the Sinai Peninsula.
The Sinai Peninsula lies hidden beneath the Red Sea's surface, and as the waters recede, they carve out massive grooves on the surface of the land, resulting in Colored Canyon. You can click pictures, hike and climb the mountains and observe the sunset at the colored Canyon.
Location: Off the Wadi Watir, Nuweiba Egypt.
The Sinai Peninsula lies hidden beneath the Red Sea's surface, and as the waters recede, they carve out massive grooves on the surface of the land, resulting in Colored Canyon. You can click pictures, hike and climb the mountains and observe the sunset at the colored Canyon.
Location: Off the Wadi Watir, Nuweiba Egypt.
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Soar Over the Great Sand Sea During a Hot Air Ballooning Experience
Take a flight into the endless stretches of the vast sky like a bird as you enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the Great Sand Sea.
This amazing ride will offer you a serene and safe flight over a patchwork of orchards, undulating hills, vineyards, and lush green farms. The ride is for forty-five minutes and gives you a chance to enjoy the breathtaking views.
Location: 50 km east of the Libyan border, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 5975
This amazing ride will offer you a serene and safe flight over a patchwork of orchards, undulating hills, vineyards, and lush green farms. The ride is for forty-five minutes and gives you a chance to enjoy the breathtaking views.
Location: 50 km east of the Libyan border, Egypt
Price: Approx INR 5975
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Take a Jeep Safari Ride in The White Desert in Farafra
One of the best activities to do in Egypt is enjoying a jeep safari ride in the rugged and sandy area of the white desert in Farafra. The different rock shapes formed by the strong winds are surreal, and especially at sunset or sunrise, they take on a pale pink tint or warm yellow glow.
While enjoying the jeep safari ride here, you can interact with the locals and appreciate the beautiful sceneries.
Location: About 45 km north of Farafra, Farafra 12655 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 2572
While enjoying the jeep safari ride here, you can interact with the locals and appreciate the beautiful sceneries.
Location: About 45 km north of Farafra, Farafra 12655 Egypt
Price: Approx INR 2572
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Relax Around The Magic Lake in Fayoum
One of the best things to do in Egypt to reboot your tired soul is relaxing around the Magic lake in Fayoum. This magical lake changes its colors several times during the day, depending on the amount of sunlight it receives and the time of year. You can also witness an eye-catching sunset around the lake.
Location: Wadi El Hitan, Egypt
Location: Wadi El Hitan, Egypt
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Buy Ornaments Made of Great Sand Sea Glass of The Libyan Desert
End your search for the best things to do in Egypt by buying ornaments made of the Great Sand Sea Glass of the Libyan Desert. Great Sand Sea glass is known to be an impactite found in western Egypt and the deserts of eastern Libya, and it is used to make souvenirs and jewelry.
You can shop for Great Sand Sea Glass ornaments at the local stores and the shopping malls in Egypt.
You can shop for Great Sand Sea Glass ornaments at the local stores and the shopping malls in Egypt.
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Check out Fjord Bay and Saladin Citadel in Taba
One of the best things to do in Egypt is checking out Fjord Bay and Saladin Citadel, the prominent attractions in Taba. The Fjord Bay is a spectacular diving spot with unforgettable scenery and dazzling coral reefs. You can also enjoy camping, swimming, and fishing over here.
Saladin Citadel is the most popular non-pharaonic monument in the world, with high defending walls and towers and large imposing gateways. The fortress houses three mosques and the impressive Gawhara Palace.
Location: Near the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba
Saladin Citadel is the most popular non-pharaonic monument in the world, with high defending walls and towers and large imposing gateways. The fortress houses three mosques and the impressive Gawhara Palace.
Location: Near the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba
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Explore The Fortress of Shali in Siwa Oasis
Step back in time as you wander through the beautiful fortress of Shali in Siwa Oasis. Shali Fortress was completed in 1203, and it is perched atop a hill in Siwa Oasis.
It was originally five stories high and housed thousands of people, but it got damaged due to torrential rain, and thus people were shifted elsewhere. You can climb up to the top of this fortress to witness breathtaking views of the oasis and its surroundings.
Location: Western Desert of Egypt
It was originally five stories high and housed thousands of people, but it got damaged due to torrential rain, and thus people were shifted elsewhere. You can climb up to the top of this fortress to witness breathtaking views of the oasis and its surroundings.
Location: Western Desert of Egypt
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Eat Koushari, a Famous Dish Served at Koshary Lux
Your trip to Egypt won't be complete if you don't try Koushari at Koshary Lux. Koshary is made of macaroni, lentils, rice, mixed and topped with tomato sauce and vinegar, and garnished with crispy fried onions and chickpea.
You can try this amazing dish at Koshary Lux, which is a vibrant and trendy restaurant with colorful interiors and charming décor. Along with Koushari, you can also try here sparkling drinks and other local cuisines.
Location: 68 Kasr El Ainy St, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
Price: As per your order
Timings: 11 am- 9 pm
You can try this amazing dish at Koshary Lux, which is a vibrant and trendy restaurant with colorful interiors and charming décor. Along with Koushari, you can also try here sparkling drinks and other local cuisines.
Location: 68 Kasr El Ainy St, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
Price: As per your order
Timings: 11 am- 9 pm
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