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Visiting Abu Simbel Temple
Another iconic treasure of Egypt, the majestic temples at Abu Simbel, showcase the artistry and ambition of one of Ancient Egypt’s celebrated rulers, Ramesses II, the third Pharaoh of the 19th dynasty. This remarkable complex is stunning, another must-see in Egypt. Visiting the temples of Abu Simbel requires effort and planning, but the journey to this remote site near the Sundanese border only adds to its allure. About Abu Simbel The temples of Abu Simbel were built over 3,000 years ago in 13th century BC. This temple complex held multiple purposes. First, it memorialized Ramesses II, known as Ramesses the Great, and his Queen Nefertari, his beloved and favorite great…
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Top Things To See In Luxor
Although the incredible sites in Cairo make it Egypt’s most visited city, Luxor is another top destination. It’s rich with more ancient archeological wonders, like 4,000 year old Temple of Karnak, which is considered largest religious building in the world, the Temple of Luxor, dedicated to ‘Royal Ka’, or the right of pharaoh rule, the Road of Sphinxes, and the mysterious ornate tombs of centuries-old Pharaohs, and Queens. Some even call it “the world’s greatest open-air museum”. This post covers the best things to see and do in Luxor. About Luxor (Ancient Thebes) During the Old Kingdom (2,575-2,150 BC), when the Pyramids of Giza were built, Memphis was Egypt’s capital…
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Top Things To Do In Cairo
Cairo is best known for the amazing Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the museums that hold the treasures of ancient Egypt, but there are so many more things to do in Cairo. Things that many people miss. I’ve visited Cairo twice now, so I’ve had time to explore not only its highlights, but also its other top sites. In addition to the pyramids, you can explore Islamic Cairo, full of beautiful, Islamic architecture, some dating back to the Fatimid caliphs, Coptic Cairo, which showcases Cairo’s Christian history, which not many know about, and the Citadel, which protected Cairo for hundreds of years. On top of this, you can also…
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Visiting the Pyramids In Egypt
The Pyramids and the Great Sphinx in Egypt, have endless seductive appeal, making them a dream trip for many travelers. Not only because they are beautiful and amazing feats of engineering, built almost 5,000 years ago, but also because there are so many mysteries surrounding them. Mysteries we don’t fully know the answers to, drawing us to them over and over again. Yet Egypt sometimes gets bad reviews, which can make travel to Egypt a concern for some people. Travelers definitely get a lot of attention from locals trying to make a living, but I consider this to be a part of the culture, not something to deter me from…
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Crazy, But Lovable, Cairo
Don’t get me wrong, Cairo is awesome, and its sites are superb, with the only Wonder of the Ancient World still standing and so many more treasures, but it’s also a bit crazy. As I came to see the Pyramids and Great Sphinx at a time when risk of terrorism was high, I wasn’t sure what to expect or how long to stay in Egypt. After arriving, the relative normalcy of everyday life and the warm welcome I received from locals made me feel fairly safe, so I decided to stay. In the end, I spent over three weeks in Egypt, between Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel in my…
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Top 10 Things To Do In Alexandria Egypt
Alexandria, once the largest city of the ancient world and intellectual and cultural center of the Mediterranean, is a modern, thriving metropolis on Egypt’s northern coast. Although modern Alexandria is a bit faded from its former glory, you can still see spots of its grand past while exploring the top things to do. A visit here for a few days is the perfect add-on to other tops sites in amazing Egypt. Ancient Alexandria Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great around 331 BC, was an important port city, linking Egypt and Greece. His vision was to build a city that was a center of Hellenistic culture, with the largest Mediterranean naval…
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Things To See In Aswan
Aswan sits on the bank of the Nile, about 3 to 4 hours south of Luxor. It’s less touristy than the sites at the Pyramids of Giza and Luxor, yet still offers many interesting things to see and do. There’s the Philae Temple Complex, which is nearby, the Temple of Horus, and several other temples to explore on the banks of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. Aswan is also the gateway to the massive temples at Abu Simbel. You can also visit the Tombs of the Nobles, sail on the Nile in a traditional felucca, visit Elephantine Island, Seheil Island, visit a Nubian village, and much more. This post…
