Due to Islamic terrorism, tourism in Egypt , one of the country’s key industries, has plummeted. It is a real shame, since this place has a lot to offer the traveler: pyramids, sphinxes, temples, ancient tombs, monuments to ancient lighthouses, camel rides, the desert, the amazing Nile, spectacular beaches … Egyptians are a friendly and welcoming people, who always put hospitality first.
Today at Vuela Viajes we want you to get to know this African country a little better and, therefore, we are going to tell you about some of its main cities. Would you like to join us?
Cairo
How could it be otherwise, let’s start by talking about Cairo, the capital of the country. In addition, it is the largest city in the Arab world, the Middle East and Africa. Cairo is located on the banks and islands of the Nile River, south of the delta. Many of its main tourist attractions are clustered in the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO . Of course, the main attraction of the city are the Pyramids of Giza, which are about 20 kilometers away.
Giza
Giza is a city that is located on the western bank of the Nile River, forming part of the metropolitan area of the capital of Egypt. It is known throughout the world because in its vicinity is the Giza Plateau, where the three great pyramids of Dynasty IV are located, known as the Pyramids of Giza, in addition to many other significant monuments.
Alexandria
We also have to talk about Alexandria, a city located in the north of the country, in the westernmost part of the Nile Delta. It is considered the main port of the country, as well as being the second most important city in Egypt. It was founded by Alexander the Great, who made it the cultural center of the ancient world. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the monuments that history speaks of have disappeared.
Luxor
Another important city in Egypt is Luxor, which was built on the ruins of the city of Thebes, capital of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Located on the eastern bank of the Nile River, it houses important monuments : The Temple of Luxor, the Temple of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon, the funerary Temple of Ramses III, Ramesseum …
Aswan
We also have to talk about Aswan or Aswan, the southernmost city in Egypt. Today it is an important tourist center due to the cruise ships that come to observe the Aswan Dam. In addition, the city hides other monuments: the Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan, the Nubian Museum, the Muslim Cemetery, the Fira Gardens, the Greco-Roman Sarcophagus, the AGA Khan Mausoleum, the Tomb of the Princess, the Monastery of Saint Simon. …
Sharm in Sheikh
The city of Sharm el-Sheikh is located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, between the Red Sea coastline and Mount Sinai. It is an ideal destination for lovers of ecological tourism and diving due to its marine richness and the hundreds of coral reefs in the Red Sea. On the other hand, you should know that numerous first-class holiday resorts can be found here.
Edfu
We also want to tell you about Edfu, a city located on the west bank of the Nile, in a wide valley . Among its main points of interest are the Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus, the Necropolis of the Old Kingdom and the remains of a pylon from the temple of Ramses III.
Hurghada
Finally, we want to talk about Hurghada, an important tourist city in Egypt, which is located on the coast of the Red Sea. Although it is a city with an important industry of its own, tourism plays a fundamental role. And here it is possible to enjoy a dry climate all year round, a spectacular landscape and long stretches of natural beaches with clear and calm waters.
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