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Egypt Highlights

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Egypt is a country of beauty and mystery from the past to the present. Travellers can explore the various time periods that saw the rise and fall of great kings, centres of learning and changes in its civilization. These are the key places that are must visits, offering a taste of the culture that surrounds this amazing destination.

Touring the Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid at Giza should be a definite stop on your list. This majestic ancient wonder stands as one of the older pyramids in the area, allowing you to see one of the only Seven Wonders of the Ancient World left standing. Built for Khufu, this pyramid required over 20 years of construction to be completed.

Taking in the Sphinx

The Sphinx has a history spanning 4,000 years, being constructing during the time of the Pharaoh Khafre. This majestic sculpture has baffled visitors, archaeologists and other scientists for years, who have tried to figure out who it represents. Located within sight of the pyramids, this is one site that will leave you in awe.

A Stroll Through Luxor

Luxor is a majestic area, a museum in itself of Egyptian history. It holds at least one-third of the country’s most precious monuments, including: the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Queens. Its original name was Thebes, but its role as the main Egyptian capital has left an array of sites to tour today.

The National Museum of Alexandria

This exceptional museum displays over 1,800 artefacts from this city’s role as a major centre of culture and learning. You will see pieces from the Byzantine, Islamic, Pharonic and Alexandrian cultures that were present throughout its history.

The Museum of Memphis

This museum is an open air one, featuring sculptures and other statues from the time when this city served as the capital of ancient Egypt. This includes granite sculptures and coffins along with tablets from several other periods. A must see here is the giant limestone statue of Ramses the II.