An impressive collection of heritage and its energetic, colorful present makes Egypt a wonderful tourist destination. The focus of most visits remains the great monuments of the Nile Valley, combined with a few days spent exploring the souks, mosques and madrassas of Cairo. Egyptian travel also encompass snorkeling and diving along the Red Sea coasts, camel trips into the mountains of Sinai and visits to the Coptic monasteries of the Eastern Desert.
The major tourist destinations of Egypt are:
Abu Simbel They are two temples built in the honor of pharaoh Rameses II. Carved out of sandstone cliffs high above the River Nile in 1257 BC, they are actually dedicated to the sun god Re-Herakhte.
Dahab Dahab is a beautiful beach city situated on the shoreline of Red Sea and is famous for its water sport activities, especially diving. The well-known Blue Hole is situated in this city.
Heliopolis One of the most ancient city of Egypt, it is a center of Christian pilgrimage, thanks to the presence of tree of Holy Virgin and also for the great obelisk. Sharm el Sheikh
Sinai Desert The Sinai Desert, replete with rugged mountainous terrain, beaches and ancient biblical sites is an amazing place to explore on camel backs. The famous Mt. Sinai, the St. Katherine monastery and the Colored Canyons are a treat to watch.
Sharm el Sheikh It is a splendid beach resort town on the Red Sea and a tourist paradise, having amazing water sport facilities and a vibrant nightlife replete with discos, casinos and nightclubs.
