Attractions in Egypt

Grand Egyptian Museum

A vast, modern archaeological museum complex near the Giza Pyramids, designed to be the largest in the world dedicated to a single civilization.

Bahariya Oasis

The Bahariya Oasis is a lush depression in the Western Desert, famous for its hot springs and as the gateway to the White and Black Deserts.

White Desert

The White Desert is a breathtaking national park renowned for its surreal, snow-white chalk rock formations sculpted by the wind.

Qalawun Complex

A massive architectural complex in Islamic Cairo, including a hospital, madrasa, and mausoleum built by Sultan Qalawun.

Aswan High Dam

A monumental rock-fill dam built across the Nile in Aswan, creating Lake Nasser and controlling the river's annual flooding.

El Alamein War Cemetery

A significant memorial site resting place for soldiers of the British and Commonwealth forces who died during World War II.

Manial Palace

A historic art and history museum situated in the El Manial district of southern Cairo, built by Prince Mohammed Ali Tewfik.

Hanging Church

One of the oldest churches in Egypt, located in Coptic Cairo, uniquely built suspended over the gatehouse of a Roman fortress.

Mosque of Ibn Tulun

The oldest mosque in Cairo surviving in its original form, renowned for its massive size and unique spiral minaret.

Unknown Soldier Memorial

A prominent pyramid-shaped monument in Cairo honoring the Egyptian and Arab lives lost in the 1973 October War.

Stanley Bridge

A 400-meter-long bridge in Alexandria spanning the Mediterranean Sea, known for its elegant design and night lighting.

Borg El Arab Stadium

The largest stadium in Egypt and one of the largest in Africa, located near the Mediterranean resort city of Alexandria.

Ras El Tin Palace

A historic royal palace on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria, one of the official residences of the President.

Graeco-Roman Museum

A prominent museum in Alexandria showcasing artifacts from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods of Egyptian history.

Montaza Palace

A grand palace and extensive gardens in the Montaza district of Alexandria, overlooking a beach on the Mediterranean Sea.

Cairo Opera House

The primary venue for performing arts in the Egyptian capital, located on the southern portion of Gezira Island.

Cairo Tower

A free-standing concrete television tower in Cairo, standing at 187 meters and offering panoramic views of the city.

Saint Catherine's Monastery

An Eastern Orthodox monastery situated on the Sinai Peninsula, at the mouth of a gorge at the foot of Mount Sinai.

Qasr el-Nil Bridge

A historic structure dating back to 1931, linking Tahrir Square to Gezira Island over the Nile River.

Suez Canal Bridge

A road bridge crossing the Suez Canal at El Qantara, connecting the continents of Africa and Asia.

Nubian Museum

An archaeological museum located in Aswan dedicated to the history and culture of the Nubian people.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

A major library and cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria.

Nature

Kharga Oasis

The largest oasis in Egypt's Western Desert.

Siwa Oasis

An isolated oasis in the desert with salt lakes.

Lake Nasser

A massive reservoir in southern Egypt.

Dakhla Oasis

A fertile oasis in the Western Desert.

Wadi El Rayan

An area with two lakes and waterfalls.

Baris Oasis

An oasis in the Western Desert.

Mountain

Gebel Elba

A mountain in southeast Egypt with high biodiversity.

Mountain

Gabal Um Shomer

One of the highest peaks in the Sinai Mountains.

More highlights

Colossi of Memnon

Two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which originally stood in front of his ruined mortuary temple.

Pompey's Pillar

A Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, the largest of its type constructed outside the imperial capitals.

Karnak Temple Complex

The largest ancient religious complex in the world, dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.

Saqqara Necropolis

A vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.

Abydos Temple

One of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt, famous for the Temple of Seti I and the Abydos King List.

Meidum Pyramid

A partially collapsed pyramid south of Cairo, likely started by Huni and finished by Sneferu.

Temple of Kalabsha

An ancient Egyptian temple that was originally located at Bab al-Kalabsha and moved due to the dam.

Coptic Cairo

A part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, and numerous ancient churches.

Citadel of Saladin

A medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, built by Saladin to protect it from the Crusaders.

Abu Simbel Temples

Two massive rock temples in Nubia, carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Ramesses II.

Memphis Ancient City

The ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt, and of the Old Kingdom of Egypt.

Islamic Cairo

The historic core area of Cairo containing a wealth of Islamic architecture covering hundreds of years.

Step Pyramid of Djoser

The oldest colossal stone building in Egypt, initiating the development of pyramid architecture.

Kom Ombo Temple

An unusual double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris.

Valley of the Kings

A valley where rock-cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.

Amarna Ruins

The remains of the short-lived capital city Akhetaten, built by the 'heretic pharaoh' Akhenaten.

Dahshur Pyramids

A royal necropolis known for the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid built by Pharaoh Sneferu.

Dendera Temple Complex

One of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt, featuring the famous Hathor Temple.

Citadel of Qaitbay

A 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast in Alexandria.

Edfu Temple

One of the best preserved shrines in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.