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Egypt

Places to Visit in Egypt

Things to Do in Egypt: Places to see, attractions and main cities

Top Destinations Egypt

Cairo - Introduction

Cairo, the Triumphant City, is Egypt’s wonderful capital. It is the largest city in both the Middle East and Africa and lies at the centre of all routes leading to, and from Asia, Africa and Europe. The city extends on the banks of the River Nile to the south of its delta. Cairo is the administrative capital... Next >>>


Luxor - Introduction

Luxor, a city in southern Egypt, is the capital of the Al Uqsur governorate. With a population of 200,000 inhabitants, it is the site of Thebes, an ancient city. It is also referred to as the ‘world’s greatest open air... Next >>>


Dahab - Introduction

Dahab is located on the southeast coast of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. It experiences dry desert climate. In summer, temperatures rise to 40C. Its proximity to the mountains, however, makes the heat bearable. In the winter months of January and... Next >>>


Sharm El Sheikh - Introduction

A small Bedouins fishing village turned into a large tourist resort city situated on the southern most tip of the Sinai Peninsula and capital of Janub Sina, Southern Sinai province. For thousands of years the Sinai Peninsula has attracted pilgrims from all over the world. In the last few... Next >>>


Marsa Alam - Introduction

Marsa Alam, in south-eastern Egypt, is situated near the Red Sea. This upcoming tourist hotspot has a small population of only 6000 inhabitants. Situated near the Tropic of Cancer, winter (October to March) temperatures range from 18-35C and summers (April to... Next >>>


El Gouna - Introduction

El Gouna is a privately owned man-made resort along the Red Sea, in Egypt. This resort with a permanent population of approximately 10,000 inhabitants is a luxury resort with a distinct Arabian style. El Gouna enjoys a hospitable... Next >>>


Aswan - Introduction

Aswan, in southern Egypt, stands on the east bank of the Nile. It is one of the driest inhabited areas in the world and is home to approximately 200,000 people. Aswan is a popular Egyptian winter resort; the summer months of May-October are hot with highs of... Next >>>


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