Best Cities to Visit in Egypt

Posted by Tours From Hurghada on September 2nd, 2019

Egypt has given birth to the greatest civilization ever and left some of the greatest masterpieces ever built like the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, but besides its breathtaking Pharaonic and other ancient attractions, Egypt also possesses unique cultures, traditions, food, people, exciting activities and, countless immortal cities full of history, art, and wonders. If you are planning a vacation in Egypt and want to make it unforgettable, you shouldn't miss these cities while being there.

Cairo

Cairo is the best city where history buffs can spend their holiday. Every spot in Cairo has a unique story to tell from the last remaining wonder of the ancient world the Great Pyramids and their guard the Sphinx to Old Cairo where you can witness the Islamic and Coptic history come alive in front of your eyes with some of the oldest and most beautiful mosques and churches ever built.

Hurghada

With colorful coral reefs, picturesque sandy beaches, and desert perfect for a safari trip, Hurghada is Egypt’s ideal holiday resort destination. Hurghada also offers some of the best diving spots in the world, plus beautiful and spectacular marine life – this is a diving and snorkeling paradise! That's not all, you can also combine adventure with culture while being there as Hurghada’s location on the mainland makes it an ideal base for exploring further afield and discovering ancient Egypt. Just choose your suitable Hurghada tours and enjoy exploring the pharaonic heritage in the lands of history Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.

Luxor

Six millennia of captivating myths, magnificent temples, the mesmerizing Nile views, and the Pharaonic treasures; the reasons to visit Luxor, the real gem of the ancient world and the ancient city of Thebes, are countless. Every traveler knows Luxor as the word's largest open-air museum due to its limitless artifacts like the imposing Karnak and Hatshepsut temples, Valley of the Kings, Luxor temple and much more.

Aswan

Aswan is full of rich historical treasures, peaceful Nubian villages and the stunning Nile views. The temples of King Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel and the enchanting temples of Philae, Edfu, and Kom Ombo make Aswan one of the must-see destinations in Egypt. You can combine Luxor & Aswan in one charming tour from Hurghada by taking a Nile Cruise down the Nile river through one of Hurghada tour packages.