20 most beautiful places to visit in Egypt

 Who hasn’t dreamed of going to Egypt? An ancient and mystical land, Egypt is the site of one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Dating back to 5500 BC, the country was once ruled by the mystical Pharaohs. The fabled Sahara Desert and the legendary Nile River are top attractions to see. Egypt offers the romance and intrigue of a bygone era of travel. Wondering about the best time to visit Egypt? Fret not as it is a year-round destination.

What was once overly crowded with tourists, is seeing fewer foreigners these days offering intrepid travelers a chance to visit places in Egypt without the crowds. Egypt offers visitors a chance to create itineraries that combine culture, adventure, and relaxation all on one trip. Here is our list of top 20 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Egypt.

01. Cairo – Egypt’s buzzing capital and a must-see destination for tourists

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is located on the land connecting Africa and Asia and is the 7th most populous city in the world. Cairo is the country's center of commerce, economy, education, and tourism. 

02. Luxor –  the pharaohs’ capital and a must-see destination

Luxor is one of the most beautiful cities to visit in Egypt. The entire city is an open-air museum full of stunning Egyptian palaces and ruins so much so that people dubbed it the "City of Palaces".

03. Marsa Alam – a gorgeous Red Sea beach resort

Marsa Alam is a port and resort located on the Red Sea in the southeast of Egypt. It is 700 kilometers away from Cairo and 280 kilometers away from Hurghada

04. Mount Sinai – Egypt’s stunning holy mountain

‘Egypt’s paradise’ is how the brochures like to dub the Sinai, the region wedged between Africa and Asia. The Sinai Peninsula has developed rapidly from the time Israel returned the region to the Egyptian government following the signing of the Camp David Accords in 1978.

05. Nuweiba – an attractive coastal town in Egypt

As a small Bedouin town, Nuweiba is the perfect place to enjoy peace and quiet both under and over the water.

06. Abu Simbel Temples – home to two huge and incredible rock temples

Abu Simbel is an ancient temple complex, originally cut into a solid rock cliff, located in the Aswan governorate in Southern Egypt. 

07. Al Badari – a site home to predynastic cemeteries

Al Badari, or El Badari, is known for its Pre-dynastic cemeteries. The site lies between Qau and Matmar in Upper Egypt. The Al Badari region occupies 30 km of land along the east bank of river Nile. 

08. Alexandria – a historic and elegant port city

One of the great centers of learning in the ancient world and famous for its beautiful harbor, Alexandria has seduced poets, novelists, and travelers for centuries. 

09. The Nile – Egypt’s world-famous spectacular river

The longest river in the world, the Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa. While synonymous with Egypt, the Nile is an international river as its water sources are shared by eleven countries.

10. Berenice (Baranis) – an ancient seaport of Egypt

Berenice is a small town located about 12 Km south of Marsa Alam in Egypt. It is fulkl of fish, beautiful beaches, and has an excellent therapeutic centre and exciting geological phenomena as well.

11. Dahab – a laid-back resort attracting backpackers and divers

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 city was named that because of its golden sand beaches.

12. Hurghada – a beautiful and popular beach resort

The city of Hurghada is another major tourist attraction in Egypt. Hurghada is located on the Red Sea coast, almost 550 km from Cairo.

13. Siwa Oasis – a beautiful desert gem and one of Egypt’s top attractions

A beautiful green lake sits among this ocean of yellow sand, but Siwa has more than just breathtaking sceneries, it carries a culture of its own; local habitants of Siwa actually speaks their own language, which is more like the language spoken by the Berber 

14. Pyramids at Giza – Egypt’s must-see world-famous tourist attraction

The Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and for thousands of years, they were the tallest man-made structures in the world.

15. Rosetta – a city where the famous Rosetta Stone was found

16. Saint Catherine’s Monastery – an incredible sacred site located at the foot of Mount Sinai

The isolated hermitage of Saint Catherine's Monastery sits snug between the craggy peaks of the Sinai High Mountain Range. The monastery is also home to the "burning bush" and hosts one of the most renowned collections of religious icons in the world, a selection of which is on display to visitors in The Sacred Sacristy monastery museum. 

17. The Red Sea Coast – a beautiful diver’s paradise

The Red Sea is one of the world's best places to visit for scuba diving, and for decades dive enthusiasts have headed here specifically for a holiday spent mostly underwater. 

18. The Fjord Bay (Taba) – one of Egypt’s top beauty spots

The Fjord bay, 15 km from south of Taba, is one of the best spots for swimming and relaxation, it is a spectacular diving spot that includes a stunning and dazzling coral reefs and unforgettable scenery.

19. The Nile – Egypt’s world-famous spectacular river

Welcome to the “Land of the Pharaohs. Whether you are a first-time visitor to Egypt or a seasoned traveler, Nile Cruisers the Egypt local tour operator offers; the most adventurous and enjoyable Egypt tour packages you can ever dream of.

20. White Desert – one of Egypt’s most unique destinations and a must-see place

Trip from cairo to the White and Black Deserts of Egypt you can camp overnights in sand dunes, and discover the Crystal Mountain Egypt. The white desert is among Egypt’s most beautiful landscapes.