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Where to go around Egypt? When we think about Egypt it always come to our mind the scene of the Pyramids, the Pharaohs, how they lived and having photographs riding a horse or a camel with this scene behind, but actually in Egypt there is much much more to go all around and do a huge varity of activities not just the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Have you ever thought about beaches and water sports, Camping, Hiking, Diving, Historical tours through a very unique history of all cultures? In this article we are going to take a tour around the top 12 cities in Egypt and tell you what can you expect to do and see in Egypt…so let’s get started. 1-Cairo: Cairo is a wonderful place to go through a complete storyboard of the Egyptian history as a whole starting the Pharaonic Egypt till the Renaissance and the Modern ages as Cairo has always been the most important city and the best location to be the capital of Egypt since the Islamic Era. What to expect in Cairo? Historical Bazars: Around Cairo you can find historical streets and bazars such as Al Mo’az street and Khan Al Khalili and also around the historical places you will find many bazars to buy special gifts. Spiritual Places: Here you can find the oldest church’s Mosques and Synagogues and the most recommended place to find all of these together in the same place is the Religion Complex in Old Cairo where you can find the oldest church in Egypt that was built since the third century. Old Mosques: Starting the seventh century since Islam was introduced to Egypt you can find countless Historical Mosques not just about its buildings and the fabulous architecture but each Mosque actually tells the story of rulers of Egypt, how Egypt was like during the Islamic Era and how it developed since that age. Museums: There are many museums to visit in Cairo, each telling the stories of different cultures in different eras that passed by Egypt interacting and affecting its culture, development and diversity. The Nile River: It’s said to be the vein of life for Egypt and now it’s also a great source of entertainment and activities to do around the Nile; having a ride on a falouka boat, having a cosy breakfast in a restaurant over looking the Nile, having an unforgettable night on a cruise while sailing, watching beautiful performances and having a great dinner on board, or simply wandering around and enjoy lovely snacks over the Nile. Modern Attractions: What can be better than watching the whole city from above? The Cairo tower in the best place to go where you can watch Cairo from a height of 187m or you can enjoy watching it while having dinner in the rotating restaurant over this view. Cairo Nights: It’s time to enjoy the Night in the city that doesn’t sleep, the downtown of Cairo, the Egyptian Paris or as called the Khedive Cairo built in the Neo Baroque style, enjoy the beautiful architecture of buildings while having a walk or going for café and enjoy a cup of mint tea or shisha, also you can go to many huge malls and enjoy your time there or watching a movie. 2-Giza: No need to describe the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza but have you ever heard about other pyramids which are older and are nor less than the Great Pyramids? And guess what? This visit won’t need to travel for it, it’s very close to Cairo and you can reach there easily. What to expect in Giza? One Of The Seven Wonders: The Pyramids are one of the seven wonders of the world that you can’t miss visiting during your trip to Egypt and the great Sphinx, also don’t miss the museums around the historical area. Saqqara Complex: There you can see the step Pyramid of King Djoser which is no less than the Giza Pyramids, also you will discover treasures of how life was 7000 years ago and how they used to live and burry their Kings. Prince Mohammed Ali Palace: Jumping to the near history of the Khedive Egypt you can see an amazing palace of Mohammed Ali Pacha’s in one of the best Islamic style Architecture. 3-Alexandria: The wonderful city built by the Romans, the Mediterranean sea that forms the breath taking edge of the amazing city, just wandering around the corniche is enough to change your mood completely, but still you can expect a lot more to see there. Historical Buildings: History there accompanied by the beautiful scene of the beach, wherever you go you can find it even while visiting historical places like the citadel, Stanley bridge and Al Montazah Garden where you can enjoy the huge gardens around the historical palace of King Farouk and see the oldest Minaret in Egypt for the sailing ships. Library of Alexandria: The place where a lot of knowledge and science was spread to the whole world and museums for the modern arts, also you can find a museum for the Roman culture who built the city. Old Churches: Although its not so famous about Alexandria but there are some old churches with different styles which are so rare to find in Egypt like Saint Catherine church of Alexandria which is one of a kind. Food Adventures: Alexandria is the right place to go for a food adventure as they have their own touch of cooking the tastiest local foods you can ever have and the finest sweets as well as you can find old restaurants which ages more than a hundred years back which takes you back to a atmosphere of the nineteenth and twentieth century. 4-Fayoum: Ready for a new adventure? Between nature, waterfalls, lakes, dessert life, stars, sky, natural protectorate and even fossils from millions of years back. Unlike most of the cities of Egypt Fayoum city has a different style and atmosphere than any other city in Egypt. Here is the right place to go, although it’s still not so well known but this is the best place to find all the sources of nature around you. What to expect in Fayoum? Natural Protectorates: The most popular place to go there is Al Rayan Valley where you can enjoy the seen of water falls and the beauty of nature, also you can enjoy some activities like sand boarding and night parties, but the place you really need to visit for a beautiful sight of life time is The Valley of the Whales, a place to spend a full day seeing fossils of whales that ages millions of years back and enjoy the best scene of the starry night and watching the milky way galaxy and asteroids with the naked eyes, enjoy the camp fire and the best cup of tea over the fire, never miss this trip. Lakes: Unpopular about Egypt is to find lakes, but you can enjoy a great time in the largest lake in Egypt Qaroon Lake and the Magic Lake. Tunis Village: This village to live a new experience of the village life, and have one of the best breakfasts you will ever have around the green village and vegetation all around, you will also watch the manufacturing of handcrafts. 5-Hurghada: A place to calm down a forget about all your stress and enjoy a luxurious life this is all you will find there, on the scene of the red sea shore, you will enjoy diving, snorkeling and many water sports, you will enjoy the daily night life in your hotel and the daily programs prepared daily, other than the delicious meals and drinks that you will enjoy everyday. What to expect in Hurghada? Luxurious life: Enjoy your complete experience in the luxurious hotels where you will find all what you need that you won’t need to get out of your hotel through all your stay. The red sea: You will enjoy all the water sports you like over the red sea and enjoy the wonderful scene of the best shore in Egypt. Safari: Yes you can reserve your safari trip and have an adventure on a beach buggy and enjoy the Bedouin party night in the desert. 6-Sharm Al Sheikh: Sharm Al Sheikh is similar to Hurghada in the hotel luxury but with the thrilling experience of being in the beautiful Sinai, but not just being in the hotel is enough, there is an absolute excitement in the night life, cafes, and bars all night. What to expect in Sharm Al Sheikh? Luxurious life: Enjoy your complete experience in the luxurious hotels where you will find all what you need that you won’t need to get out of your hotel through all your stay. Red sea: You will enjoy all the water sports you like over the red sea and enjoy the wonderful scene of the best shore in Egypt. Bazaars and Night Life: Between Soho Square and Neama Bay you will find an excellent chance to enjoy Night life; between shopping, bars and restaurants together in one place to have a new experience of night life. Safari: Yes you can reserve your safari trip and have an adventure on a beach buggy and enjoy the Bedouin party night in the desert. 7-Dahab: We have talked about luxury, history and adventures we can do in the cities of Egypt but now let’s talk about the city of youth, where you can enjoy all youthful activities and can be free to do whatever you would like, to try hostels life and a different kind of enjoyment in this city, still you can find luxurious hotels but Dahab is much more than staying in the hotel cause you shouldn’t miss all the activities you can enjoy there. What to expect in Dahab? Beaches and Natural Protectorates: You can go snorkeling in any city over the red sea, but in Dahab it’s completely different, cause in Dahab beaches are turned to be natural protectorates for the coral reefs, you can go swimming between the coral reefs everywhere starting from the sea shore and enjoy a whole new colorful world you have never seen before. Surprisingly, you can watch them even while standing on the beach and also enjoy the colorful youthful style of the beaches. Safari: You can enjoy safari all the day long at Dahab; the beach buggy safari in the morning and enjoy the nature of the desert and at night have fun dancing and watching performances among the mountains in an awesome Bedouin night. The Touristic Bazaar: Enjoy your time in a chain of colorful shops between restaurants, textiles and antiques. In this place you can’t resist taking photos everywhere specially on the beach swing. Have a wonderful breath taking experience from the early morning till night. 8-St Catherine: This city is not a city to go for a stay, it only needs one night, you go there only to watch the best sun rise you will ever see in your whole life from about 5kms high on top of the highest peak in Egypt. If you love climbing hiking and mountains this is the best place for you. It’s usually visited on a trip to Sharm Al Sheikh or Dahab as it’s about two or three hours far from there. What to expect in St Catherine? St Catherine Mountain: Go for a new adventure hiking up the highest peak in Egypt and make sure to reach the top before the sun rise to enjoy a fabulous sun rise. St Catherine Monastery: A historical Monastery located down the mountain to visit after coming back in the early morning and try the spirituality of the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. 9-Siwa: This one specially I am always speechless in front of its beauty, don’t know from where to start, all is can say is that nothing can describe this paradise, it’s and experience to live that I advice not to forget visiting at least one in life time, it’s was classified as one of the top ten isolated cities in the world, accordingly it’s one of the purest virgin nature to find, completely away from the noise of the city and the pollution, no just that but also the best place to retreat yourself naturally. What to expect in Siwa? Natural water wells: You might find natural wells in many deserts but at Siwa the experience is completely different, you can find water wells of all kinds; Cold wells, Hot wells, Sulphur water and Salty water, each is used for treatment of many diseases, and to your surprise you can enjoy go swimming in these wells. Historical places: Surprisingly you will find in this isolated spot historical places that ages back to the Pharaohs and Alexander The Great from top of hills that allows you to enjoy the since from above. Islands: You can find as well islands which you can enjoy the best sun sets in one of the best photogenic scenes you can ever watch which enjoying the distinctive cup of tea with a very special Siwian taste. Ecolodge hotels: Hotels there are different from any other place you can stay, the ecolodge hotels built from natural materials, you will live a life free of technology and pollution that even some hotels don’t even use electricity and prepare their food from their own products. Safari: Prepare yourself for the thrilling and excitement of the complete experience of sahara, starting from being on the land cruises till you get back to your hotel and this one I can’t describe you really need to try this yourself. Treatment: Going to Siwa is a whole experience of treatment from stress before anything else, but Siwa is a place of attraction to many people to go and be treated naturally from bone diseases, depression, and skin diseases. Shopping: In a small bazaar you will find a great variety of colors in all products; from clothes, scarfs, antiques and natural products of the oasis 10-Luxor: In a city of history you can find one third of the world’s monuments located in this small city, it’s small in it’s area but the hugest in it’s history, a city that completely describes how Pharaohs have been living, an experience that takes you 7000 years back. What to expect in Luxor? Monuments: You will literally find monuments everywhere you move around the city, even around houses and inside the green fields. Temples: The first religion known on Earth and meet the Gods of Egypt around the Pharaonic temples where you can find everywhere in Luxor, also you can enjoy the sound and light show. 11-Aswan and Nubia: Usually visited as a complete trip between Luxor and Aswan and visiting the nearby temples between the two cities, Aswan has a completely unique vibe between history and modern life, between a colorful bazaar and folkloric Nubian music, the place you will find the kindest people you will ever meet and a place you can’t forget with every single detail in it. What to expect in Aswan and Nubia? Historical Places: First you will find Pharaonic temples and some monuments around the city, not as much as you can find in Luxor but still you must visit. Museums: There you will find museums which are one of a kind, like the Nubian Museum; have you ever heard about Nubian and Sudanese Pharaohs? There you can know more about them, you can watch the High Dome and a museum that shows you who it was built and the complete history about it. Colorful Bazaar: Between the shops full of colors and the smell of fresh nuts and spices, buy scarfs, dresses and gifts, also you can draw henna and a long street to enjoy shopping. Nubian Village: The colorful houses and bazaar there will be able to change your mood totally, and never miss to enjoy their music and dances that will stick to your mind, and enjoy the Nubian party at night with a delicious dinner while watching the musical and dancing performances. Nile River: Aswan is the best place to enjoy a tour in the Nile river with falouka boat daily as one of the main means of transportation, imagine to enjoy it more and more if you chose to spend your trip staying on board of a luxurious Nile Cruise and enjoy the experience of the Titanic and enjoy sailing all the night. 12-Black and White Desert: In two natural protectorates of a very rare nature to find all over the world, an attractive nature you will enjoy and a place of a great geographical phenomena, two deserts taking the white and black colors mostly with naturally sculptured rocks and sand compositions to enjoy. What to expect in the Black and White Desert? Geographical nature: As we said there is a lot of wonderful nature to see there which is really a rare place to find anywhere else on Earth. Enjoying Sahara life: There are many ways to enjoy staying in desert starting with safari, camping, fire camps and having some time to relax enjoy the nature and connect with your inner self. Oasis and water wells: Can you imagine to find a natural source of water coming naturally from the bottom of the ground and trees all around it in the middle of the desert? You can only see this in the Oasis and deserts of Egypt, as well as you can visit the Oasis around the Black and White desert like Farafra desert. Finally I hope this article to be useful and can give you a little hint of what you can do in Egypt and where to go….wait for the next articles to talk about each city and where you can go in more details. Enjoy your stay in Egypt.

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