Things to See and Do in Egypt
One of the first travel journals of Egypt was written by Herodotus in the middle of the 5th century B.C.E. In his work Euterpe, he claims that Egypt has “wonders more in numbers than those of any other land, and works it has to show beyond expression great.” It is these wonders that continue to draw nearly nine million foreign visitors to Egypt each year.
Popular Travel Destinations
First is Cairo the capital city located along the banks of the Nile River. There, you will find a mix of the ancient with the modern. Alexandria, once a great cosmopolitan and a rival to the mighty Rome in its heyday, is the second largest city in Egypt. Luxor is the dynastic and religious capitol of Egypt with vast temples and royal tombs.
Popular Travel Attractions
The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are known and revered the world over. Many visitors are awestruck with the enormity of the pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, a testimony of the incredible engineering skills of ancient Egyptians. The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo featurs over 120,000 objects on display, showcasing over 3000 years of colorful Egyptian history.
Popular Travel Activities
Visiting museums and climbing pyramids is not the only thing to do in Egypt. There are a number of things to do that have nothing to do with ancient Egyptian artifacts. You can play on the beautiful Mediterranean beaches, catch huge fish at Lake Nassar, see some spectacular sights while scuba diving in the Red Sea and much more.
For more information on destinations and attractions visit the Egypt Travel Guide. If you want to learn more about other fun activities, visit Things to Do in Egypt Besides Visiting the Pyramids.