If you talk about tourism in Africa, it is impossible to not mention Egypt. One of the most ancient travel destinations, Egypt is a beautiful country. although it majorly comes off as the ancient monuments and pyramids, yet there is a lot more to this country. there are many God gifted natural sites in this country that tourists enjoy. Apart from this, the latest developments of the country now allow you to have a fun packed luxury holiday. All this with the added bonus of viewing one of the wonders of the world, the Egyptian pyramids. There is no place in Africa with such a complete blend of tourist destination.
If you’re planning a holiday trip to Africa, you should definitely consider Egypt. Below we have compiled some of the must visit places in Egypt. This list will help you anticipate the beauty that Egypt is.
Giza Necropolis:
The Giza Necropolis feature three of the world’s most famous pyramids, Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure. Also including the Great Sphinx. The pyramids are one of the seven wonders of the world and seeing them live is a dream come true. Saying they are large won’t do justice to the. Because they are extremely grand and huge. Definitely bigger than your imaginations. If you happen to be in Egypt, this is the one place you just have to visit. Because these are the signature tourist spot for Egypt. You can hire camels or horses for rides and tours across the necropolis. The tickets are not overly charged as well so all in all it is a wonderful experience.
Karnak:
Built and completed over a very long period of time is the temple of Karnak. It is a religious sanctuary and very important historically. This is because every ruler of their times made their contribution into building and further extending this temple. The most important of these is the great Temple of Amun. Pharaoh Tuthmosis played the most part in building and extending this one. It is the most beautiful and most significant part of the temple. However, Karnak is full of breathtakingly beautiful temples that you should visit. The wall carvings and construction will definitely blow your mind away.
Al-Azhar Park:
Al Azhar park is the largest and the most beautiful public parks in Egypt. The lush greenery gives you cool and peaceful vibes. There are many cafes and restaurants built there for pubic recreation. The park is easily accessible through taxis and local transport. You can go there to spend a lovely peaceful day with friends and family. And take amazing pictures. The park may not be super fancy but it is definitely worth a visit when in Egypt.
Khan Al Khalili:
This market is one of the most famous markets is all of Egypt. Located in Cairo, this marketplace is equally attractive to tourists as well as locals. The market specializes in all kinds of crafts and local goods. You can buy souvenirs from here to take back to your homeland. The market is especially significant to the tourist because it is a great place to blend with the locals here. You can buy from them, talk to them and make friends. Have some local food with the people of Egypt and blend in their colors. Khan al Khalili is normally always crowded and especially busy on weekend nights. But all of this makes it even more interesting to visit.
Alex
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