The top cities in Egypt
With Egypt travel packages from Plan Egypt Tours, you may learn more about the ancient Egyptian culture.
Explore the Ancient Egyptian civilization and discover the astonishing attractions in Cairo including the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum with Egypt Honeymoon Packages and then travel to the fabulous city where you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the city and try a lot of water activities in some of the most beautiful water spots in the entire world.
On the Nile River stands Cairo with its own marvelous history surrounded by some of the most famous landmarks in the world. The Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum are a must see, journey to the Islamic and Coptic Cairo is outstanding experience to explore the great Islamic and Coptic architecture. Experience Egypt Classic Tours and get to visit the countless attractions in the city that have survived along the years starting from the Pharaonic Period arriving to the modern city.
1\Cairo
Cairo, the capital of Egypt and largest urban agglomerations, the world's most densely populated cities, known as the city of a Thousand Minarets, it is known with its superiority of Islamic architecture, established by Jawhar Al Siqilli in Fatimid dynasty in the 10th Century, Meaning “the victorious city”
Cairo is also associated with Ancient Egypt close to the ancient cities of Memphis and Giza where the Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza are located, just remember to bring your water and some sunscreen, as it is sunny during the day.
Cairo is the most magnificent city with its monuments and landmarks, meander between its streets and sites where you will find the ruins of Fatimid and Mamluk monuments this beside the most famous khan el khalili, tee off to old cairo called (Multi-Religious Compound ) combines a variety of religious monuments and the three heavenly messages Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
2/Aswan
Superb Aswan is a friendly town, Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city, 680km (425 miles) south of Cairo, 220Km (137 miles) to the south of Luxor. Aswan takes its name from the ancient Egyptian word “Swan”, meaning “the market”. This is because it was located on the main trade route between Egypt and the southern lands.
Dazzling Aswan is the third most popular place to visit in Egypt, behind Cairo and Luxor, it has a large population of Nubian people, mostly resettled from their homeland in the area flooded by Lake Nasser. Aswan is the home of many granite quarries from which most of the Obelisks seen in Luxor, were sourced used for so many sculptures and obelisks.
Come to visit Aswan and amuse your eyes with one of the most enchanting natural sceneries in the world, Tranquility and superb natural landscapes aren’t only what Aswan has to offer. This city invites you to trace back Egypt’s ancient mysteries through its legendary temples.
3/Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh City of the peace, It has what satisfies all tastes and inclinations. If you are a nature lover, relaxation seeker, or an adventure enthusiast, then Sharm El Sheikh is your ideal holiday destination.
Sharm El Sheikh, located between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh is the administrative hub of Egypt South Sinai Governorate, in the year 2000, the UNESCO has chosen Sharm El Sheikh among 14,000 cities from all over the world to be the best city of peace and charm.
According to the latest governmental statistics it has been ranked as number one among all the cities and regions in Egypt according to the number of tourists arrivals and the number of nights they spend in the city.
The city is renowned for housing one of the world’s best diving sites, The dazzling diversity of corals and aquatic species offer a picturesque adventure over the surface and through the depths of the Red Sea, also For more adventurous travelers mountain climbing is an intriguing experience in Sharm El Sheikh, given its mountain landscape.
4/Alexandria
Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital, is a true Mediterranean jewel that hovers between illusion and reality, it’s the city developed from a mere anchorage to “The Pearl of the Mediterranean” Alexandria has first come to existence when the young Macedonian leader Alexander the Great choose it to become the capital of Graeco- Roman Egypt in 332 B.C. It wasn’t only an ancient Egyptian center for learning, but it was also a historical site
Alexandria is situated on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, 179km (111 miles) north of Cairo, From the 19th century Alexandria took a new role, as a focus for Egypt's commercial and maritime expansion, it was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library
5/Dahab
The city of Dahab is a popular tourist destination in south Sinai. It is considered to be the second most famous city in Sinai, after the world wide popular city of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab means gold, and the name of the city was taken from its golden sand beaches.
Dahab is located on the Gulf of Aqaba at the Red Sea south Sinai Peninsula and about 100 km to the north of the famous resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. Dahab is famous for its golden beaches and amazing sites that are suitable for diving, which is one of the most prominent activities that visitors can do in such a charming city, this plus Snorkeling, swimming, or relaxing at its sunny amazing beaches.
Dahab city once was a small fishing village before, then it got more famous and became so popular over the last few years for many reasons you will instantly notice as soon as you hit its road. The mountains and their intermingling colors of red, yellow, olive green and black all along your way will comfort your eyes. And as soon as you arrive, smell and feel the sea breeze hitting your face with tenderness
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