Tomb of Merenptah
Tomb of Merenptah Pharoah Merenptah, son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret, was entombed in the Valley of Kings in Tomb KV8, more popularly called the Tomb of Merenptah. This paticular tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1902, almost a decade before his more famous discovery of Tutankhamun’
Tahrir Square
Tahrir Square Tahrir Square, a modest and central circular plaza in downtown Cairo, wasn’t on most tourists’ radar at all until January 2011. Though it has long been an epicenter of political change in the city, the 2011 demonstrations and protests brought the square global fame as hundreds of tho
Solar Boat Museum
Solar Boat Museum Built in 1985, the Solar Boat Museum (or Khufu Solar Museum) is home to one of the world’s most unique finds – an ancient Egyptian ‘solar barge’ that was buried by the pharaoh’s tomb to help transport the ruler to the afterlife. The Khufu Solar Ship was buried at the foot of the
Roman Amphitheatre
Roman Amphitheatre What Alexandria’s Roman Amphitheatre lacks in size, it makes up for with its impressive state of preservation, and as the only known Roman amphitheatre in Egypt, it’s a historic sight right in the middle of the city. Discovered by accident in 1960, the small amphitheatre is stil
Old Town (Sharm el Maya)
Old Town (Sharm el Maya) Sharm el Maya, or the Old Town, fronts the main harbor in Sharm el Sheikh. This atmospheric old market area follows Sharm’s walled stretch of coastline with its lighthouse and glitzy resort hotels. You’ll find plenty of cafes in Sharm’s Old Town, along with souvenir stalls
Mummification Museum
Mummification Museum Located in Luxor, to the north of Luxor Temple and overlooking the River Nile, the Mummification Museum is a small yet interesting museum dedicated to explaining the ancient art of mummification. It can easily be explored and appreciated in less than an hour.At the museum’s en
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Mosque of Ibn Tulun Whether it’s the oldest mosque in Cairo or not (there is some debate about this), the Mosque of Ibn Tulun is certainly the largest, and most definitely worthy of a visit while in Cairo. This huge, sprawling complex was built by Ahmad Ibn Tulun to accommodate all of his troops d
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As Constructed in 642 AD under orders of the commander of the Muslim army that conquered Egypt, the Mosque of Amr ibn al-Aswas the first mosque to ever be built on Egyptian soil.Situated north of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, it sits on the edge of Fustat, the country’s
Montazah Palace Gardens
Montazah Palace Gardens Built by Khedive Abbas II in 1900, the grand Moorish-style palace of Montazah is one of Alexandria’s most striking landmarks and the vast estate stretches along the seafront north of the city. The palace remains a summer residence of the Egyptian royal family and is off-lim
Mons Porphyrites
Mons Porphyrites The short trip to Mons Porphyrites is a popular excursion from Hurghada. Egypt’s rare porphyry was highly valued by the ancient Romans, and these former Roman quarries were mined for their precious purple and white crystalline stone, used to decorate columns, sarcophagi and temple
Marine Biology Museum
Marine Biology Museum Hurghada’s Marine Biology Museum reveals insights into the aquatic wonderland lying offshore.Whether you’re a keen snorkeler or want to learn more about the world’s rare coral reefs, the museum provides all the answers, focusing on the Red Sea’s ecological environment.You’ll
Makadi Water World
Makadi Water World This beachfront water park in Hurgada is a favorite for many families visiting the area. With 46 different water slides, a wave pool, water cannons, a wave simulator for surfing, waterfalls throughout and the turquoise ocean merely steps away, there are dozens of ways to enjoy t
Luxor Safaga Cruise Port
Luxor Safaga Cruise Port Located on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, the port of Safaga has a small but lively tourism industry, primarily centered on scuba diving and surfing. For most cruise passengers, the port will serve as an entry way to visit Luxor several hours away. It is also a port for ferries to
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Lighthouse of Alexandria Famously one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Lighthouse of Alexandria was the world’s first ever lighthouse, constructed in the 3rd century BC by Ptolemy I. An incredible architectural achievement of its time, the lighthouse took over two decades to complete
Islamic Cairo
Islamic Cairo Islamic architecture abounds in Cairo—after all, it is one of the world’s oldest Muslim cities and also known as the City of a Thousand Minarets. The densest and oldest concentration of historic hammams, mosques, education centers or madrasas, mausoleums and fountains—some dating to
El Alamein War Cemetery
El Alamein War Cemetery El Alamein, situated on the Mediterranean coast around four hours north of Cairo, is the site of where two battles were fought during World War II. The War Cemetery in the town houses the graves of allied soldiers who died during this time, particularly in the Battle of El
Dolphina Park
Dolphina Park Dolphina Park in Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh is a dedicated dolphinarium, offering interactive shows and the opportunity to swim and dive with these intelligent creatures.The dolphin shows are highly choreographed performances where the dolphins perform all manner of jumps, tricks, and p
Diving Ocean Makadi Bay
Diving Ocean Makadi Bay Makadi Bay has become known as a top scuba diving location on the Red Sea, and Diving Ocean dive center offers training, facilities and staff ready to help visitors experience the colorful underwater life. Some of the marine animals that can be spotted include lion fish, mo
Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon Little remains of the once impressive Amenhotep’s memorial temple. But the two imposing statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, erected to guard the ancient entrance, still stand watch some 3,400 years later. Today, travelers can venture to the shores of the Nile, just across from the
Careless Reef
Careless Reef This reef is known as one of the best dive sites in Hurghada, both for sea life and beautiful reef gardens. An active underwater hotspot, octopus and rays, as well as turtles and dolphins, are common sights. Dense populations of fish, including jacks, tuna, barracuda and the occasion
