FAMOUS HISTORICAL SITES

This page contains information on many of the famous cities of Egypt and a sampling of their famous sights and activities. Use this page to inform your decisions about a custom tour or to get more information on optional excursions.

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Abydos

• Temple of Seti I (honoring three gods: Horus, Isis, Osiris)
• Temple of Ramses II

Abu Simbel

• Temple dedicated to Amun, Ra-Herakty, and Ptah (for Ramses II)
• Temple dedicated to Hathor (for Queen Nefertari)
• Lake Nasser
• Cruise on Lake Nasser

Alexandria

• Qaitbay Citadel
• Lighthouse of Alexandria (submerged)
• Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
• Pompey's Pillar
• Library at Alexandria
• El Montaza Royal Gardens (including the Haremlek and Salamlek)
• Alexandria Aquarium
• Diving excursions to underwater monuments
• fresh seafood
• boat rides on the Mediterranean
• fishing in the Mediterranean

Aswan

• High Dam
• Aswan (Old/Low) Dam
• First Cataract
• Elephantine Island
• Old Cataract Hotel
• Nubian villages
• Henna tattoos
• Philae Temple (Angelica Island)
• Tomb of Agha Khan

Bahariya Oasis (see Western Desert)

Cairo (see also Giza)

• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities ("Egyptian Museum" -- includes the King Tut treasures)
• Old Cairo
• Hanging Church
• Ben Ezra Synagogue
• papyrus art and papyrus making demonstrations
• Khan El-Khalili (market/bazaar)
• Shopping (jewelry, Egyptian cottons, perfume...)
• Mena House
• Nile River dinner cruise
• golfing near the Pyramids

Dakhla Oasis (see Western Desert)

Dendera

• Temple of Hathor at Dendera (part of Dendera Temple Complex)

Edfu

• Temple of Horus

Esna

• Temple of Khnum
• Lock and dam (Nile Cruise)

Farafra Oasis (see Western Desert)

Giza (see also Cairo)

• Great pyramids at Giza
• Great Sphinx
• Modern and market/bazaar shopping for souvenirs and gifts

Heliopolis

Hurghada (see Red Sea)

Kharga Oasis (see Western Desert)

Kom Ombo

• Double Temple of Kom Ombo

Luxor (Thebes) - East Bank

• Luxor Temple
• Karnak Temple
• Luxor Museum
• Mummification Museum
• Hot air balloon ride over Luxor
• market/bazaar and modern shopping

Luxor (Thebes) - West Bank

• Valley of the Kings (includes tomb of King Tutankhamun)
• Valley of the Queens
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahri)
• Ramesseum
• Tombs of the Nobles
• Colossi of Memnon

Memphis

• Museum of Memphis (statue of Ramses II, alabaster sphinx)

Philae (see Aswan)

Red Sea

• All-inclusive resorts (Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh)
• St. Catherine's Monastery/Mount Sinai
• Diving excursions in the Red Sea
• fresh seafood
• water activities and water sports
• Diving
• Boating
• premium shopping (high-end modern)

Saqqara (Sakkara)

• Step Pyramid of Djoser
• Titi Pyramid
• tombs

Sharm el-Sheikh (see Red Sea)

Siwa Oasis (see Western Desert)

Suez Canal

Western Desert

• camping trips (by Jeep, walking and/or camels)
• camel rides
• natural hot springs
• Bahariya Oasis
  • Black Desert
  • Valley of the Golden Mummies
  • Tomb of Alexander the Great
  • Bedouin dinner & dancing
• Dakhla Oasis
• Farafra Oasis
  • White Desert (White Desert National Park)
  • Art gallery/workshop of Badr abd el Moghny
• Kharga Oasis
• Siwa Oasis
  • Temple of Amun Re

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