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Best places to visit in Egypt

Travelling through Egypt, you'll discover a fascinating country enriched by a culture spanning a thousand years. A dream destination in which there are numerous unmissable sites.

In order to help you prepare for your trip to Egypt, the Evaneos community is your greatest ally thanks to its many reviews of the various stop-overs you could make during your stay. You'll be able to plan your holiday in a stress-free way and in just a few clicks – what could be more convenient?

There's no doubt about it, the valley of the kings at Luxor will be at the top of your list of places to visit due to its splendid temples and necropoli, listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. Let's not forget the legendary pyramids of Giza and the megalopolis of Cairo, with its prestigious past...

For a trip certain to waken the explorer deep within, continue with a dromedary ride through the White desert, scuba diving in the Red Sea, an authentic cruise at Elephantine between the islands of the Nile valley, or by discovering the impressive pyramid of Saqqarah and the temple of Kôm Ombo, with its famous crocodile mummies!

A trip to Egypt also means experiencing a diverse society with a mix of tradition and modernity, steeped in the Egyptian literature of Naguib Mahfouz, winner of the Nobel literary prize, at Alaa El Aswany, a clear witness of Cairo's contemporary society. You'll learn how proud the Egyptians are of their ancestral past, and you'll meet hospitable and warm people, open to conversation over a good meal. Egypt boasts an impressive culinary heritage, rich in Syro-Lebanese, Greek and Turkish influences. Don't forget to try the local Egyptian specialities: mezze (a selection of hot and cold hors-d'oeuvre), mahshi (various vegetables stuffed with mince), kofta (mince meat skewers), kebab (grilled lamb)...

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Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
El-Bahariya is an oasis in the western Egyptian desert.
The White Desert: an unusual desert with its colours going from white to cream.
Aswan is considered to be the gateway to Egypt.
The Abu Simbel temples are located at the border with Sudan.
Edfu houses a temple dedicated to Horus, the second largest sanctuary in Egypt.
Luxor was the capital of Ancient Egypt and called Thebes.
This desert is bewildering with its dark colours, quite unlike your usual desert.
Do not miss the arrival by boat at Kom Ombo, the village which houses the Sobek and Haroeris temple.
Esna is a farming town located on the west bank of the Nile.
Sea, diving, fish and sun: the Red Sea is the dream destination for divers and those who love coasting the waters by boat.
Elephantine is one of the Nile Valley islands near the city of Aswan.
Dendera (also called the temple of Hathor) is a magnificent temple which was built at the end of the Pharaonic period.
Whale Valley, "Wadi Al-Hitan" in Arabic, is an arid area located in the Egyptian Western Desert.
Dakhla is a wonderful oasis located in the Eastern Desert.
The famous stepped pyramid, a must-see for history or archaeology enthusiasts, and for those who have dreamed of seeing the pyramids from an early age!
Al Qasr is a fabulous medieval Ottoman city located at the Dakhla Oasis.
Mentioned in all the tourist guides, Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai is a must-see during your stay in Egypt. Located at over 1500 metres of altitude, it is still active today.
Minya marks the boundary between Upper and Lower Egypt.
Abydos is a famous necropolis , the main place of worship of Osiris.
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