Top 5 must-see Sights in Egypt
The beautiful country of Egypt welcomes you with its historic treasures, magnificent Nile River, gorgeous temples and mighty monuments. The loving people and awe-inspiring past make it one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Every year thousands of people travel to Egypt to witness the lush desert and attractive delta themselves.
The explorer in you will automatically come out as soon as you see the glorious pyramids and sand covered tombs. You can head towards Sinai to discover the best times while soaking up the sun. Take a Nile boat and bless your eyes with the views of waterside temples. Sailing, diving, and surfing are other fun indulgences. The beauty of Egypt’s vast deserts cannot be expressed in words; the sunrise between incredibly shaped White Deserts is a treat to watch. Here is a list of the Top 5 Must-See Sights in Egypt!
Pyramids of Giza
There is no way that you go to Egypt and come back without seeing the Pyramids of Giza. It is the oldest and only relatively intact wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The flawless geometry and amazing shape make the pyramids iconic. It’s been ages and archaeologists are still wondering, ‘’How were they built?’’ These beauties are awing travelers since forever now and should be a highlight of your Egypt trip.
Abu Simbel
Although Egypt is full of temples, Abu Simbel is something that holds a special place and cannot be missed. This famous and spectacular monument is a great temple of Ramses II. The interiors are extremely impressive; every year huge crowds flock here to observe the beauty.
Valley of the Kings
Also called Valley of the Gates of Kings, is a great place to visit while in Cairo. Many Pharaohs are buried here including Ramses, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep, and Tuthmosis the first pharaoh to be buried there. It consists of 62 known tombs varying in style, decoration, and plan. No wonder, it was designated as one of The Ancient World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1979, and it’s one of the most visited tourist attraction in Egypt.
Karnak Temple
The Karnak Temple is another sight that you should not miss when visiting Egypt. The area includes karnak Open Air Museum, the world’s largest open-air museum. Karnak Temple is the largest religious structure ever constructed and it’s dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu. The temple is magnificent in details and colors truly dedicated to the Gods of Ancient Egypt, and appeasing them after a good agricultural season. Opet Festivals were held here on yearly basis to accomplish this.
Philae Temple
Philae Temple has dazzled travelers since the first season of tourism in Egypt and it’s one of the most important sites in Nubia. The temple was moved stone by stone from Philae Island to Agilika Island by UNESCO, in order to save it from the imminent flood resulting from the new dam. Here you can see the famous Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos grasping a band of enemies by the hair and raising his club to smite
them, and inscriptions picturing scenes of the childhood years of Horus, and Hadrian
making offerings to Osiris, Isis, and Harsiesis.
