Egypt

Giza pyramid complex

(13,897)

Site of the Great Pyramids & the Sphinx

Famed archaeological site featuring the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx & other well-known ruins.
Great Sphinx of Giza

(2,466)

Monolithic Ancient Egyptian monument

Iconic stone monument that is more than 4,500 years old & has a human face on a lion's body.
Abu Simbel temples

(2,013)

Massive monument from 13th-century BC

Huge 3,000-year-old monument to Ramesses II, one of two temples relocated when Aswan dam was built.
Valley of the Kings

(1,858)

Pharaohs' tombs & burial chambers

Archaeological site on two branches of a wadi valley with 63 tombs and burial chambers.
Karnak

(2,092)

Vast iconic complex of temple ruins

Huge temple site with preserved ancient ruins & over 200 structures, including giant Amen-Ra temple.
Luxor Temple

(3,931)

Place of worship built c.1500-1200BC

Complex constructed mainly under Amenhotep III & Ramesses II, added to by Tutankhamun & others.
Egyptian Museum

(7,915)

Tracing 5,000 years of Egyptian history

Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.
Philae

(102)

Temple, ancient egypt, sanctuary, and river

Philae is currently an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. Philae was originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the
Saqqara

Ancient egypt, tomb, and ancient history

Saqqara, also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous
Mount Sinai

(286)

Mountain, Moses, monastery, desert, and camel

Mount Sinai, also known as Mount Horeb or Gabal Musa, is a mountain in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt that is a possible location of the biblical Mount Sinai, which is considered a holy site by
Temple of Edfu

(410)

Ptolemaic temple with a vast statue

Well-preserved Ptolemaic temple with bas relief sculptures, a granite shrine & a Horus statue.
Aswan Dam

(1,361)

Iconic old & modern edifices across Nile

Landmark Nile dam, first built by the British in 1898, with a new bigger version completed in 1970.
Colossi of Memnon

(439)

Huge ancient Egyptian sandstone statues

Pair of huge Egyptian statue figures, the only remains of the ancient temple of King Amenhotep III.
Pyramid of Khafre

(279)

Second-largest of Giza's pyramids

Second-tallest of the ancient pyramids of Giza & tomb of the pharaoh Khafre, dating to c. 2570 BCE.
Pyramid of Djoser

(919)

Ruins of step pyramid built for pharaoh

The world's 1st large-scale cut stone structure, forming the centerpiece of a huge mortuary complex.
Temple of Kom Ombo

(429)

Holy Ptolemaic site with dual design

Riverside Ptolemaic-era temple, known for its unique double structure & mummified sacred crocodiles.
Siwa Oasis

Deserts, Alexander the Great, and safaris

The Siwa Oasis is an urban oasis in Egypt, between the Qattara Depression and the Egyptian Sand Sea in the Western Desert, nearly 50 km east of the Libyan border, and 560 km from Cairo. About
Saint Catherine's Monastery

(371)

6th-century Greek Orthodox monastery

Greek Orthodox monastery with a library holding ancient manuscripts, a church with icons & a garden.
Khan el-Khalili

(8,427)

Major bazaar selling souvenirs & crafts

Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices.
Cairo Citadel

(5,378)

Landmark medieval Islamic fortress

Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders.
Mosque of Muhammad Ali

(496)

Imposing, alabaster-clad mosque

Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs.
Pyramid of Menkaure

(827)

Circa 25th-century BCE pyramid at Giza

Smallest of the Great Pyramids, at 65 m., built circa-2490 BCE as the tomb of the Pharaoh Menkaure.
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

(2,321)

Reconstructed New Kingdom temple

Iconic, reconstructed New Kingdom mortuary temple beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari.
Giza Plateau

(14)

Ancient egypt and ancient history

The Giza Plateau is a plateau that is located in Giza, Egypt. The famous Giza Necropolis is located in this geographical area, which is characterized by a sandy, desert climate and terrain with
Elephantine

(18)

Ancient egypt, ancient history, and tomb

Elephantine is an island on the Nile, forming part of the city of Aswan in southern Egypt. There are archaeological sites on the island.
Ras Muhammad National Park

(222)

Nature reserve with beaches & diving

Red Sea nature area offering protected coral reefs for diving & snorkeling, beaches & mangroves.
Citadel of Qaitbay

(5,135)

15th-century fortress & naval museum

Habor front fortress built by a 15th-century sultan & naval museum with historic battle artifacts.
Tahrir Square

(11,441)

Historic square & site for revolution

Historic square & site of revolution lined with offices, university buildings & antiquities museum.
Deir el-Bahari

(172)

Terraced ancient temple ruins

Mountainside remains of temples including Queen Hatshepsut's tiered temple, chapels & tombs.
Naama Bay

(324)

Snorkeling, nightlife, and coral reef

Naama Bay is a natural bay in Sharm El Sheikh resort and is considered the main hub for tourists in the city, as it is famous for its cafes, restaurants, hotels, and bazaars.
Valley of the Queens

(247)

Ancient royal tombs & excavation site

Nile valley archaeological site with 90 queens' tombs, some preserved & open for visitors.
Unfinished obelisk

(480)

Massive obelisk in an ancient quarry

Ancient archeological site featuring a discarded bedrock-carved obelisk set among granite quarries.
Dendera Temple complex

(255)

Classical Egyptian site & zodiac ceiling

Classical Egyptian temple to the goddess of love, Hathor, with a preserved complex & zodiac ceiling.
Medinet Habu

(118)

Ancient temple & tomb of Ramesses III

Ancient Egyptian temple, dedicated to Amun, with bas relief sculpting & the tomb of Ramesses III.
The Hanging Church

(277)

Coptic place of worship with icons

Coptic Christian church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons.
Montaza Palace

(3,358)

1932 ornate palace & extensive gardens

A grand 1930s royal palace in Turkish & Florentine styles, with large gardens, now a public park.
Cairo Tower

(4,227)

Egypt's tallest tower, with viewing deck

Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant.
Blue Hole

(1,627)

Sinkhole & tunnel, popular with divers

Sinkhole entrance to a 56m deep tunnel rich in coral & fish, popular with experienced divers.
Al-Azhar Mosque

(1,009)

Religious structure & university

Cairo's first mosque, commissioned in 970 to develop into a major center for Islamic learning.
Nubian Museum

(463)

Historical & cultural Egyptian artifacts

This archaeological museum features a variety of artifacts portraying Nubian culture & civilization.
Gezira

(21)

River

Gezira is an island in the Nile River, in central Cairo, Egypt. The southern portion of the island contains the Gezira District, and the northern third contains the Zamalek District. Gezira is
Coptic Museum

(174)

Museum of ancient Egyptian Christian art

1908 building housing a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects & manuscripts.
Khufu ship

(551)

Ancient wooden burial ship in a museum

Ancient Egyptian ship buried near a Great Pyramid as transport to the afterlife, now in a museum.
Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan

(310)

14th-century religious education center

Vast mosque & educational institution with unique architectural features & opulent interiors.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun

(351)

Grandiose ancient Islamic monument

Sprawling mosque built in 879 A.D., with courtyard lined by stucco arcades & elegant spiral minaret.
Al-Azhar Park

(6,248)

Landscaped gardens with city views

Manicured gardens & lawns with fountains, cafes, restaurants & an open-air theater, plus city views.
Ramesseum

(49)

Memorial temple to great warrior-king

Complex including scenes from Ramesses II's great Battle of Qadesh & his campaign against Dapur.
Babylon Fortress

(161)

Ancient fortress with museum & churches

Ancient Roman fortification containing the Coptic Museum, 3rd-c. Hanging Church & a 10th-c. church.
Red Pyramid

(290)

Fully accessible ancient burial chamber

Built for the pharaoh Snefru, with an accessible burial chamber & passages explored by guided tour.
Great Hypostyle Hall

(54)

Huge, iconic columns at Karnak

Famed area at Karnak temple featuring 134 massive sandstone columns, many with intricate carvings.