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Top Rated Tourist Attractions to Visit in Egypt in Winter Season
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Some people consider that Egypt revolves only around the Nile and Giza Pyramids and they don’t actually realize that it is a country that has more than 7,000 years of amazing fascinating history, culture, and civilization and based on this, you will find a collection of the best and the most magical sites to visit on each tourist city in Egypt which uncover the greatness of the ancients through having a tour around such dazzling attractions. Egypt Tours is the best travel agency to enjoy life and to spend a unique Egypt vacation in the Winter season and that is exactly what you need to enjoy and have fun with the ones you love, so check which destinations and attractions you want to enjoy in Egypt and start planning your adventure with the dearest ones to your heart.
Best Places to Visit in Egypt in Winter
Here is a list of the top-rated attractions and landmarks to visit in Egypt and all of what you need to do is to check which among them are interesting to you and deserve your visit whenever you get the chance although if you ask for what we request places to visit in Egypt in winter, we will say that all of them are highly recommended to be visited because of their greatness and their rich history.
1. The Wonderful Giza Pyramids
What can be mentioned at the top of our list rather than the three captivating Pyramids in Giza Complex that were built more than 4500 years ago as tombs to three of the most interesting pharaohs in the past who were Khufu, Khafre, and Macquarie? the pyramid of Khufu is one of the most recognizable attractions all around the world and is, in fact, one of the Seven Wonders of the World so how can you come to Egypt and miss a visit to such a bewitching spot.
You will also find extra attractions in the complex that will make your day just like the fabulous sculpture of the mythical Sphinx and the amazing Valley temple where there are so many untold stories regarding mummification and the ancient Egyptians’ rituals.
2. The East & the West Banks of Luxor
Luxor is the most recommended destination for those who love adventure and seek to spend unforgettable tour packages to Egypt in the winter. Luxor was supposed to be the capital of Egypt since it was established in the location of Thebes, the old capital of Egypt and it has inside some of the most invaluable treasures of the ancients. The first spot you need to visit in Luxor is its east bank where there are two of the most memorable temples of Karnak & Luxor. Luxor is actually called the biggest open-air museum because of the amount of sightseeing on its land. Then, you can head to its west bank where there are extra fabulous attractions like the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, the breathtaking Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and some extra sites that belong to great kings and queens from the New Kingdom so you will enjoy a lot while being there.
3. The Amazing Part of Old Cairo
Just like how Giza is rich with the tiptop tourist sightseeing, Old Cairo is another terrific destination that has lots of incredible Islamic & Coptic attractions that amaze all types of tourists and allow them to explore a great part of culture and religion in Egypt. So you can join your tour guide first to head to the Egyptian Museum that contains a huge collection of the ancients’ treasures and antiques. You will love your adventure there especially if you entered the Mummy Room to check the mummy of king Ramses II and also if you got the chance to get inside the room where the treasures of the young pharaoh, Tutankhamun were kept including his golden mask.
Then, you will be able to enjoy a long walk around the hypnotic Islamic mosques & madrassas just like Mohamed Ali, El-Refai, Sultan Hassan, Amr Ibn El-As Mosques plus having the best opportunity to have a shopping tour but your shopping this time won’t be as what you enjoy every time as shopping in Khan El-Khalili is unique and spectacular since you will find there all of what you may need to buy from accessories, clothes, bags, antiques, and lots of other things were their price tags comes in different values, so get ready to enjoy the finest things while being in Egypt.
4. The Beautiful Nubian City “Aswan”
There are lots of beautiful places in Egypt and Aswan city is the most beautiful one of them as nature there is more beautiful than any nature painting you have ever seen and the houses of the Nubians are really gorgeous. You will be able to spend some time between the Nubians to know a lot about their culture and how they managed to keep their heritage up to date. You should head to Elephantine Island there and enjoy the beauty of all attractions around you. In addition to the beautiful nature all around, you will get impressed with the fabulous historical sightseeing you will find just like the High Dam, the great Unfinished Obelisk, the Spectacular Philae Temple, and don’t forget to ride a camel towards the St. Simeon monastery and have a tour around such a great ancient site.
Another attraction that you should definitely visit while being in Aswan is the hypnotic Abu Simbel Temple that is located only a few kilometers from Aswan and it is really special as it was built by the great pharaoh Ramses II and it was adorned with some colossal statues that are standing to guard the temple. The decorations and inscriptions over the two temples of Abu Simbel clarify a lot about the ancient history of Egypt, the first peace treaty ever been signed in the history of mankind, and also shows the amazing love story that was between the king and his wife, Nefertari.
5. Nile Cruise Excursion
After knowing the best sites to visit in Aswan and in Luxor, you should know that the best possible way to tour around them and enjoy the best possible sailing tours there is through booking a Nile Cruise adventure and the best thing regarding such tours is that you will have lots of options in front of you. For example, you can spend 3/4/7 nights’ accommodation on the board of a Nile cruise. You can start your adventure from either Aswan or Luxor.
There are hundreds of Nile cruises in Egypt that are divided into different categories and the most recommended of them is the 5* deluxe and the 5* High Luxury Nile cruises as they really care for their services and the type of accommodation they offer to their customers but anything less than this won’t be sufficient at all when it comes to furniture, food, and facilities on board.
6. The Fabulous Alexandria city
Just like what we have mentioned, Egypt is rich with breathtaking sites, some of them are historical and others are natural ones and when it comes to Alexandria city, you will find that it is a city that combines between both features in Egypt with is the coastal side that overlooks at the Mediterranean Sea and the other side that contains some of the most interesting landmarks including the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey’s Pillar, and the bewitching Library that attracts people from around the universe.
7. The Beautiful White Desert
There, nature speaks out loud with the majestic shaped chalk mountains and the spectacular landscapes that look like something you see in science fiction. You will be able to overnight in the desert and enjoy unforgettable camping in the desert below the beautiful sky and while being surrounded by huge icy mountains. If you love nature and want to have the best overnight adventure, don’t miss a visit to such a terrific destination.
8. St. Catherine’s Monastery
You won’t believe the number of tourists who come all that long to have a visit to such an old monastery that is considered the oldest one to be built in the world and it stands close to Mount Sinai which is another hypnotic touristy site where Moses received the ten commandments of Allah and that is how that place got its religious reputation and importance. So take your steps towards repentance and head towards such a magical sight.
Sebastian was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Saad Mushtaq has contributed to many online publications including the PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Saad Mushtaq earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Saad Mushtaq follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.Thanks
