Amazing Places to visit in Egypt

Food & Travel

8/31/2024

Amazing Places to visit in Egypt #egypttravel

Transcript

00:00So you chose Egypt as your next travel destination

00:03This country is famous for its pyramids

00:06Mummies

00:07Pharaohs

00:08And monuments

00:09It is the first thing that comes to mind

00:11When you think of Egypt and its culture

00:13Do you want to know what else is in Egypt besides the pyramids?

00:16Stay with us and learn a little more about this beautiful country

00:20Discover the 12 most beautiful places to visit in Egypt

00:24But before we get started

00:26Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications

00:301. Cairo

00:33Cairo is the capital of Egypt

00:36It's a city with a vibrant and stimulating pace of life

00:40As you stroll through it

00:41You'll be caught up in a fascinating, exotic and welcoming atmosphere

00:46On any street, you can be surprised by a monument or an architectural jewel

00:52Be sure to visit the Citadel

00:54Al-Hazar Park

00:56The Cairo Tower

00:57Its temples and museums

01:01We assure you that you will find many places that will astound you

01:05A visit to the Egyptian capital is not complete

01:08Without visiting its popular and busy market

01:12The Khan Al-Khalili is located in the Islamic center

01:16In a walled and medieval area

01:18Let yourself be enveloped by colorful lamps

01:21Jewelry

01:22Fabrics

01:23Spices and perfumes from its stores

01:26Be sure to try a drink in its old cafes

01:29And enjoy a delicious dinner in one of its street restaurants

01:33When strolling around Cairo

01:35Be sure to visit the Hanging Church

01:37In the Coptic Quarter

01:39This building was built on top of the Babylon Fortress

01:452. Giza

01:48Giza is close to Cairo and famous for its historical heritage

01:53This city is home to Egypt's most famous pyramids

01:57The Pyramid of the Pharaoh Cheops

01:59Built 2,500 years before Christ

02:03The Pyramid of Khafre

02:05And the Pyramid of Miqerinus

02:08The smallest of the three pyramids

02:11Besides its pyramids

02:13You are obliged to visit another of Egypt's icons

02:16We are talking about the Great Sphinx of Giza

02:19This monumental sculpture of a human head

02:22With the body of a lion

02:24Came to symbolize both strength and wisdom

02:27As it faces east and the rising sun

02:323. Alexandria

02:35This port city is famous for its historic library

02:39It's also known for having had a great lighthouse

02:42One of the seven wonders of the ancient world

02:45However, it also has all the amenities and attractions of a modern city

02:50In this city

02:51The ruins and vestiges of the Roman era stand out

02:56However, you can find temples

02:58Palaces, fortresses

03:00And monuments from different times and cultures

03:04But that's not all

03:05It also has some amazing beaches

03:07That are worth visiting

03:104. Luxor

03:13This city is built on the ruins of the ancient city of Thebes

03:18Most of the tourists who come to this city

03:20Do so to see its monuments

03:23Here you can visit the great temples of Luxor

03:26And Karnak

03:27In addition

03:28Two famous necropolises are located near the city

03:32The Valley of the Kings

03:34And the Valley of the Queens

03:36Popular destinations for visitors

03:395. Aswan

03:43Why should you visit the city of Aswan?

03:45To get to know the Nubian culture

03:47The last connection with ancient Egypt

03:51Its islands, temples and museums are also tourist destinations

03:56The Nile river becomes more majestic in this city

04:00Don't miss this amazing place

04:036. Red Sea

04:06Below the Red Sea's surface is another world as fascinating

04:11As the temples and tombs on land

04:15The coral reefs of the Red Sea

04:17Are renowned among scuba divers

04:19For both the soft corals on display

04:22And the vast amount of sea life

04:24Ranging from colorful reef fish

04:27And nudibranches

04:28To sharks, dolphins, turtles, rays and even dugongs

04:35The Red Sea is a major wreck diving destination

04:39The most famous wreck is the Thistle Gorm

04:41A British World War II cargo ship

04:44That was on its way to resupply allied troops

04:47When it was bombed by the Germans in 1941

04:51If diving is your thing

04:53In Egypt you can find several ideal places to do it

04:57On the south coast you can get the best locations for diving

05:00Immerse yourself in the clear waters of the Red Sea

05:04And enjoy life under the sea

05:077. Fayoum

05:10Fayoum is a majestic city located in the middle of Egypt

05:15Just 100 km southeast of Cairo

05:18And is the largest oasis in Egypt

05:22The Garden of Egypt is known for its abundance of wildlife

05:26And production of fruit and vegetables

05:30Fayoum is famous for containing the beautiful Lake Karoun

05:35Wadi El Hattan

05:36Also known as the Whale Valley

05:39Which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site

05:42That holds hundreds of whale fossils

05:44Going back more than hundreds of thousands of years ago

05:48Which shed some light on the evolution of whales

05:528. Marsa Matua

05:56What are we missing on this trip through Egypt?

05:59Visiting its beaches

06:01On the Egyptian coast

06:02You can find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world

06:07Marsa Matua is a resort town on Egypt's Mediterranean coast

06:12Known for its lagoons and white sandy beaches

06:16You can choose between those facing the Mediterranean Sea

06:20Or the southern ones on the Red Sea

06:23Dive into the warm crystal clear waters of Agiba Beach

06:28If you climb the cliffs

06:30You can enjoy the beautiful blues and greens of the Mediterranean Sea

06:359. Hergada

06:38Another excellent option to enjoy the sea is the city of Hergada

06:43This is a tourist center of almost 40 km along the coast of the Red Sea

06:49You have several resorts to choose from

06:51Where you can enjoy beautiful beaches

06:54You can also get several diving centers

06:57If you want to enjoy marine life

07:0010. Sharm El Sheikh

07:04This resort town is located between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula

07:08And the Red Sea

07:10Sharm El Sheikh is a favorite destination for diving enthusiasts

07:15In Ras Mohamed National Park

07:17You can visit beaches with crystalline waters and coral reefs

07:22What else does Sharm El Sheikh offer besides diving?

07:25You can tour Nama Bay

07:27There you can walk along the coastal promenades

07:30And enjoy its restaurants and bars

07:3311. White Desert

07:37Egypt's kookiest natural wonder is the White Desert National Park

07:41Out in the western desert just south of Bahariya Oasis

07:46Here, surreally shaped chalk pinnacles and huge boulders

07:50Loom over the desert plateau

07:52Creating a scene that looks like

07:54Icebergs have found themselves stranded

07:56Amid a landscape of sand

07:59This highly scenic environment

08:01Looks like something out of a science fiction movie

08:04And is a favorite destination

08:06For four-wheel drive desert trips and overnight camping

08:09Which are both easiest organized in Bahariya Oasis

08:14For desert fans and adventurers

08:16This is the ultimate weird playground

08:1912. Siwa Oasis

08:23Sitting in isolation in the western corner of the western desert

08:27Siwa is the tranquil tonic to the hustle of Egypt's cities

08:32This gorgeous little oasis

08:34Surrounded by date palm plantations

08:36And numerous hot water springs

08:38Is one of the western desert's most picturesque spots

08:43Siwa town is centered around the ruins of a vast mud-brick citadel

08:48Known as the Fortress of Shali

08:50Which dominates the view

08:52While various temple remnants

08:54Including the Temple of the Oracle

08:56Where Alexander the Great is said to have come to receive advice

09:00Are scattered throughout the wider oasis area

09:04This is a top spot to wind down and go slow for a few days

09:08As well as being an excellent base

09:10From which to plan adventures

09:12Into the surrounding desert

09:14Egypt is a beautiful country

09:16Where historical heritage converges with modernity

Amazing Places to visit in Egypt

Category

Transcript

Recommended