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.
You may also want to have a look at our map of Egypt and the chronology of the Pharaohs.
- Temple of Seti I (honoring three gods: Horus, Isis, Osiris)
- Temple of Ramses II
- Temple dedicated to Amun, Ra-Herakty, and Ptah (for Ramses II)
- Temple dedicated to Hathor (for Queen Nefertari)
- Lake Nasser
- Cruise on Lake Nasser
- 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
- 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)
- Grand Egyptian Museum (formerly “Museum of Egyptian Antiquities” or “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)
- Temple of Hathor at Dendera (part of Dendera Temple Complex)
- 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
Hurghada (see Red Sea)
Kharga Oasis (see Western Desert)
Luxor (Thebes) – East Bank
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Museum
- Mummification Museum
- 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
- Museum of Memphis (statue of Ramses II, alabaster sphinx)
Philae (see Aswan)
- 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)
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