Most Visited Famous Places in Egypt

Egypt is a great destination for those that love history with so many ancient sites to visit from ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman influences. It is no wonder that is in 25th place as the most visited country in the world! It is also a great place to snorkel and enjoy the beaches. It is home to seven world wonders! For those planning a trip the travel bucket-list, Visited, is a great place to add popular places by different travel categories or by country.

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Here are the most visited places in Egypt by international travelers from all over the world by different travel categories:

Most visited world wonders of Egypt:

Great Pyramid of Giza -the largest Egyptian pyramid in the world which was the tomb of Pharoh Khufu, it is a must visit to anyone coming into Egypt. And is located on a short drive from Cairo.
Nile River – it is considered the longest river in the world, although some argue Amazon river is slightly longer. It serves as an important lifeline to those living in Egypt where most of the cities are built around. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea and crosses the whole country.
Valley of the Kings – located opposite of Luxor, where you can see rock-cut tombs which houses pharaohs and nobles of ancient Egypt during a period of 500 years. It is a must see destination for anyone interested in ancient sites.
Luxor temple – is found in Luxor, and unlike other temples was not dedicated to a god or a pharaoh, but instead it is believed to be used to be the place where Pharaohs of Egypt were crowned.
Abu Simbel – While Abu Simbel is the 5th most visited wonder in Egypt, it is perhaps the most impressive. It is has two massive rock-cut temples that will awe any visitor. The location is a bit far about 200kms from Aswan (its nearest town) and close to the boarder with Sudan, it is well worth the trip.
Temple of Karnak – Found near Luxor, it has many buildings including chapels, pylons, temples and other structures of the ancient world.
Memphis and Its Necropolis – it is a 30km of pyramid complexes of Giza, Abusir, Saqqara and Dahsur.

Most Visited Cities in Egypt

Cairo – The major city in Egypt, it is often the place where most coming by plane are starting their Egyptian travel. The capital has a lot to offer including the Egyptian Museum, Art Museum and many mosques to visit.
Luxor – Is the second most visited city which is not surprising as there are so many ancient sites to visit. Including Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and more!
Aswan – Is the last stop on the train journey through Egypt. It is also the place that you can visit Abu Simbel from. Aswan has the Philae Temple complex and you can also visit the Aswan Dam.
Sharm El Sheikh – Is a resort town on the red sea. Known for its all inclusive resorts, diving/snorkeling destination and great beaches.
Alexandria – is a port city found on the Mediterranean it is home to the Alexandria Opera House and has many Greco-Roman landmarks as well as sandy beaches for visitors to enjoy!

Most Visited beaches of Egypt

Hurghada opposite of Sharm El Sheikh it is a coast city and largest city on the Red Sea. Originally a small fishing village now it is home to many resorts and an easily accessible airport. Making it the most visited beach in Egypt!
Sharm El Sheikh – Is the 2nd most visited beach in Egypt, it is a resort town in the Sinai Peninsula. It has clear water and coral reefs as well as sandy beaches with palm tree lined promenade. It is considered one of the major diving destinations in the world.
Dahab – about 80kms northeast of Sharm El-Sheikh, it is a place to enjoy a quiet side of your beach vacation. It is less crowded but yet easily reachable destination making it to the 3rd most popular beach in Egypt.
Ageeba Beach is a small cove of public beach which can be accessible via a path to clear sand and turquoise waters. Its waters a so beautiful that it means a miracle in Arabic and is found about 5 hour drive from Alexandria.

For those who love to travel by cruise, there is the famous Nile Canal Cruise which will take you along all of the ancient sites and throughout the country it can go from Mediterranean port of Alexandria and all the way down to Aswan. You can also try the local felucca ancient sailing boat for part of your cruise, it is an experience like no other. For those that travel by traditional cruise ships here are the most visited cruise ports of Egypt:

Sharm El Sheik – Popular destination for those that love the beach life and diving. While being the most popular cruise port of Egypt, very few boats stop here.
Alexandria – is the 2nd most popular cruise port in Egypt and is located in Mediterranean. More traditional cruise ships stop here such as MSC Cruises and Crystal Cruises.
Safaga port- is the port closest to Hurghada a Red Sea beach destination. Just like Sharm El Sheik, it is a port that does not attract that many visitors. Therefore making it the 3rd most visited cruise port of Egypt.

There is no shortage of ancient sites in Egypt, and it has historic elements not only from ancient Egyptian times but also from Greek and Roman time periods. Here are the most visited ancient sites in Egypt:

Pyramid of Giza – The most famous pyramids in the world, the Pyramid of Giza is a must see for anyone visiting Egypt. They are hard to miss especially if flying into Cairo.
Valley of the Kings – Located next to Luxor is the burial grounds of pharaohs.
Luxor Temple – Located in Luxor is a must visit for anyone who has studied ancient civilization or who wants to see historic temples. Luxor was the capital of ancient Egypt and therefore holds many of historical secrets and answers of the time.
Abu Simbel – is a short trip from Aswan and consists of twin temples which were constructed during the 19th Dynasty of Pharaoh Ramesses II. You can see the figures of Ramesses II, his wife Nefertari and their children. The inside is just as impressive as the outside.
Temple of Karnak – is the prefect example of Egyptian history as well as the influence of Greeks and Romans who occupied the land. Making it an architectural masterpiece to visit.
Memphis and its Necropolis is an area which houses the Great Sphinx, Great pyramid of Giza but also has a lot more to offer. It is said to be founded by the first king of Egypt Menes in 3100 BC.
Temple of Edfu – is a temple located on the west bank of Nile. The temple is one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt, the writings help historians discover information about the religions, myths, language and the time of Egypt under the Hellenistic period.
Temple of Kom Ombo – is a temple found near Aswan, and was constructed in the Ptolemaic dynasty, with some additions made during the Roman period.
Temple of Philae – Also known as Temple of Isis and it is currently located in the reservoir of Aswan Dam on an Agilkia Island.

Egypt is surrounded by different deserts, therefore it is no wonder that they are being frequent by travelers which includes:

Sinai Desert – most famous desert due to its biblical mount Sinai. It is found between Red Sea and Mediterranean sea. At the bottom you can enjoy a beach resort Sharm el-Sheikh.
White Desert – Found in the middle of Egypt, White Desert is part of national park. It is a protected desert due to its uniqueness making it the 2nd most visited desert in Egypt.
Black Desert not far from the White Desert, the Black desert is a region of Volcano shaped and spaced out mounds. It is black due to its basalt sills.

Most Visited Pyramids in Egypt is Great pyramids of Giza, followed by Pyramid of Khufu and Pyramid of Djoser. For a full list of most visited pyramids in the world download the Visited app.

Most Visited Snorkeling Destination in Egypt are found in the Red Sea which is home to diverse marine life, with the most popular diving sites in Egypt includes:

Sharm El-Sheikh – The most popular destination to dive and snorkel in Egypt, it was made popular by many resorts lining its Red Sea Shore.
Tiran Reef is found on the west cost of Sinai near the island of Tiran there are four coral reefs making it a must visit destination for those looking to snorkel.
Brother Island – two islands formed in the middle of the Red Sea, is known for its oceanic whitetip and Hammerhead sharks it is also home to two wrecks Numida and Aida.
Hurghada – is the 4th most visited snorkeling site in Egypt, it is popular due to its resorts the corals are not as impressive as other destinations. However, it is a great place to start your diving adventure.
Dahab – Similar to Sharm El-Sheikh but quieter is a short distance from Sharm El-Sheikh making it a quieter place to explore marine life of the Red Sea.

There is no travel without experiencing local cuisine while Egypt has Middle Eastern cuisine it has two notable dishes that are unique to the region including Tagine and Bedouins meal.

Egypt is considered a great budget destination. There are famous mosques to visit such as Mosque of Muhammad Ali. There are lost cities such as Thebes. You can visit ship wrecks in the red sea. Take a trip on the hot air balloon in Luxor. There is even a castle of Citadel of Qaitbay. For those that love the opera Alexandria Opera House is build in a European style. There is even rock climbing locations such as Dahab, that will thrill rock-climbers. There is no shortage of things to see and do in Egypt, and with a short flight from Europe its a very accessible country to visit.

For those looking to plan a trip to Egypt or those that have been and want to remember all the places visited, use the travel app, Visited to check off all the important places.