EGYPT VACATIONS
Top Ten Places To Visit In Egypt
by: Jonathan Williams
There’s no other place in the world that holds more
mystery than the country of Egypt. The smell of the
mysticism of the ancient Egyptians still lingers over the
place. This ancient atmosphere seems to fill its every
nook and cranny with secrets yet untold.
1.) Pyramids of Giza
And perhaps there is nothing more mysterious, and
more worthy of seeing in Egypt than the esteemed
Great Pyramids of Giza. These are the pyramids of
Khufu, Kafhre, and Menkaura. These perfectly shaped
structures leaves everyone in awe and in wonder about
how exactly they were made, considering that the
ancient Egyptians had no advanced technology to work
with.
2.) Sphinx
And of course, if you’re going to go to the Great
Pyramids, then you might as well go to the Sphinx. This
is one of the most mysterious structures in Egypt. Even
now, archeologists are still arguing about its origin and
its purpose, making it the subject of the famous phrase,
“the Riddle of the Sphinx.”
3.) Abu Simbel
These two temples were built by Pharaoh Ramesses II
to commemorate himself and his wife, Nefertari. It’s a
breathtaking place, and its temples are hailed as one
of the most beautiful in Egypt. What’s even more
interesting about the Abu Simbel is the amount of effort
put into relocating and preserving it.
4.) Cairo
And of course, if you really want to immerse yourself in
Egyptian culture, it would be best for you to go to the
capital city, Cairo. The place is teeming with bazaars
and restaurants where you can buy your taste of
Egyptian culture. It’s surely not a place to miss.
5.) Temples of Karnak
What better way to experience ancient Egypt than to
visit the very place where they worshipped their gods.
The Temples of Karnak is the biggest site for Egyptian
worship. It has a monument to just about every god in
the Theban religion.
6.) The Nile River
And of course, you can’t miss out on the famous Nile
River. It is, after all, what nourished Egypt and turned it
into the place of wonder that it is. In fact, what’s great
about visiting the Nile is that you can take a Felucca
and sail down the legendary river, taking in the sights of
the city and the sunset.
7.) Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings or Biban El Moluk is the place
where Egypt’s most esteemed pharaohs were buried.
This place is teeming with mummies and undiscovered
treasures. In fact, this is the place where archeologists
found one of the most famous mummies of all time –
Tutankhamun.
8.) Egyptian Museum
Of course, since it would be unwise to leave the
Egyptian treasures in the tombs they were found in, the
archeologists put them in the Egyptian museum where
they would be put under high security. If you want to
learn about Egypt, this is the best place to start. There’
s no other place with a higher concentration of Egyptian
artifacts, and you can even follow the tour so that you
can be oriented with the history of each of the artifacts.
9.) Siwa Oasis
Egypt isn’t all about temples and pyramids, there’s a
place where you can just let loose and have fun – the
Siwa Oasis. Here, you can take a swim in the cool
waters to ward off the desert heat. It is rumored that
Alexander stopped here during his great conquest.
10.) Necropolis of Sakkarah
And indeed, you can’t miss something as intriguing as
a ‘Necropolis’ or, if translated, a City of the Dead.
Here, you will find the less popular pyramids of Egypt,
the step pyramids. However, though they are less
popular than the great pyramids, they’re still suffused
with great history and culture.
About The Author
Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for Destination Guide TV - the
place to share travel videos. Visit http://www.destinationguide.tv/egypt
to view or share Egypt travel videos.
Top Ten Places To Visit In Egypt
by: Jonathan Williams
There’s no other place in the world that holds more
mystery than the country of Egypt. The smell of the
mysticism of the ancient Egyptians still lingers over the
place. This ancient atmosphere seems to fill its every
nook and cranny with secrets yet untold.
1.) Pyramids of Giza
And perhaps there is nothing more mysterious, and
more worthy of seeing in Egypt than the esteemed
Great Pyramids of Giza. These are the pyramids of
Khufu, Kafhre, and Menkaura. These perfectly shaped
structures leaves everyone in awe and in wonder about
how exactly they were made, considering that the
ancient Egyptians had no advanced technology to work
with.
2.) Sphinx
And of course, if you’re going to go to the Great
Pyramids, then you might as well go to the Sphinx. This
is one of the most mysterious structures in Egypt. Even
now, archeologists are still arguing about its origin and
its purpose, making it the subject of the famous phrase,
“the Riddle of the Sphinx.”
3.) Abu Simbel
These two temples were built by Pharaoh Ramesses II
to commemorate himself and his wife, Nefertari. It’s a
breathtaking place, and its temples are hailed as one
of the most beautiful in Egypt. What’s even more
interesting about the Abu Simbel is the amount of effort
put into relocating and preserving it.
4.) Cairo
And of course, if you really want to immerse yourself in
Egyptian culture, it would be best for you to go to the
capital city, Cairo. The place is teeming with bazaars
and restaurants where you can buy your taste of
Egyptian culture. It’s surely not a place to miss.
5.) Temples of Karnak
What better way to experience ancient Egypt than to
visit the very place where they worshipped their gods.
The Temples of Karnak is the biggest site for Egyptian
worship. It has a monument to just about every god in
the Theban religion.
6.) The Nile River
And of course, you can’t miss out on the famous Nile
River. It is, after all, what nourished Egypt and turned it
into the place of wonder that it is. In fact, what’s great
about visiting the Nile is that you can take a Felucca
and sail down the legendary river, taking in the sights of
the city and the sunset.
7.) Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings or Biban El Moluk is the place
where Egypt’s most esteemed pharaohs were buried.
This place is teeming with mummies and undiscovered
treasures. In fact, this is the place where archeologists
found one of the most famous mummies of all time –
Tutankhamun.
8.) Egyptian Museum
Of course, since it would be unwise to leave the
Egyptian treasures in the tombs they were found in, the
archeologists put them in the Egyptian museum where
they would be put under high security. If you want to
learn about Egypt, this is the best place to start. There’
s no other place with a higher concentration of Egyptian
artifacts, and you can even follow the tour so that you
can be oriented with the history of each of the artifacts.
9.) Siwa Oasis
Egypt isn’t all about temples and pyramids, there’s a
place where you can just let loose and have fun – the
Siwa Oasis. Here, you can take a swim in the cool
waters to ward off the desert heat. It is rumored that
Alexander stopped here during his great conquest.
10.) Necropolis of Sakkarah
And indeed, you can’t miss something as intriguing as
a ‘Necropolis’ or, if translated, a City of the Dead.
Here, you will find the less popular pyramids of Egypt,
the step pyramids. However, though they are less
popular than the great pyramids, they’re still suffused
with great history and culture.
About The Author
Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for Destination Guide TV - the
place to share travel videos. Visit http://www.destinationguide.tv/egypt
to view or share Egypt travel videos.
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