Top Egypt tourist places in 2025

Find the top egypt tourist places, from the majestic Pyramids of Giza to the majestic Temples in Luxor. Egypt is a country of ancient treasures and stunning sights.

Take a cruise across the Nile, and explore colorful markets, or dip into the pristine Red Sea water.

Every part of this timeless city will take you on a memorable journey.

Best 25 Egypt tourist places to visit

Here are the most fascinating egypt tourist places which should be on your list of destinations when you visit this stunning country.

1.Pyramids of Giza

The three pyramids, which contain the tombs of pharaohs from ancient times, are among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most popular and important places in egypt. 

The pyramids are situated at the Giza Plateau, the pyramids represent the wonder that has not changed for thousands of years. 

The Great Pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is 138 meters tall and accessible to visitors through Robber’s Tunnel. 

Its limestone Sphinx structure is also a part of the complex.  The complex of the pyramids in Giza is the crown jewel of Egyptian tourist attractions and is one of the most sought-after Egyptian tourist places.

2.Egyptian Museum

One of famous tourist places in Egypt has been excavated to uncover temples, palaces, and tombs that are a thousand years old.

You may be wondering where the legendary treasure was, in the end, the Egyptians were known for their burials of their dead with various things like gold, golden artifacts, books, and many more. 

Be assured that Egypt’s Egyptian Museum is a dream that has come true, and the pyramids only tell part of the story.

The second half is located in the biggest Egypt collection of its kind in the world, which includes the famous excavations out of the burial site of Tutankhamun, making Egypt one of the most stunning egypt tourist places to visit.

3.Citadel of Saladin

One of the multiple Egypt tourist places in the history of ancient Egypt that were declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the citadel was erected by the renowned Ayyubid ruler Saladin to guard the cities of Cairo and the city of Fustat the first Egyptian capital of the caliphate in the face of Crusaders.

Several watchtowers surround the massive fortification, it also houses numerous stunning mosques and the Well of Joseph inside.

In addition, the Al-Naseer Museum, the Sulayman Pasha Museum, and the Al-Gawhara Palace Museum are three good places to visit during Egypt excursions in Cairo.

4.Khan Al Khalili

One of the best things to do in Egypt is to visit the narrow lanes in Khan Al Khalili, the medieval-style shopping mall.

The vast collection of shops, most of them grouped around courtyards, sells all kinds of soap, from powders to semiprecious stones, not to forget the adorable toy camels and alabaster pyramids.

Shops and stalls typically remain open until sunset except on Fridays and Sundays. However, many souvenir shops stay open as long as they have customers on a Sunday.

5.Cairo Tower

The 187-meter-high tower is the city’s top symbol, second only to the Pyramids, in 1961, the structure, which looks like an abstract lotus plant with its latticework casing, was meant to point at Americans who had provided Nasser the funds used in its construction to purchase US arms.

The 360-degree views of the city from the summit are best seen in the late morning when the haze is gone and later in the afternoon when you frequently visit the Pyramids.

6.Coptic Museum

The museum is one of the touristic places in Egypt, established in 1908, and contains Coptic art dating from the very first times in the early days of Christianity in Egypt up to the beginning of Islam.

The Coptic Museum is a fantastic place to visit, not just because of the exquisite wood carvings across the gallery and the precious treasures it holds.

The Coptic Museum includes sculptures showing continuity from the Ptolemaic period to the richness of fabrics and walls full of monastic frescoes.

7.Valley of Kings

The city is situated on the east bank of the river Nile, luxor was the location of the city of Thebes and is among the most well-known Egyptian tourist destinations.

The world’s largest open-air museum, Luxor, is most notable for its Valley of Kings, which houses stone-cut tombs of pharaohs from the past.

Famous ancient kings like Tutankhamun and Amenhotep were interred in this area, while there are around 63 tombs discovered, only a tiny number are open to visitors.

Tutankhamun’s grave, known as KV62, is one of them, KV62 has an additional entry fee.

The most mysterious location to visit in Egypt is one of the most well-known egypt tourist places.

Read more: Tombs to Explore in the Queens Valley Luxor 2025

8.Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple in Luxor is among the most popular places throughout Egypt, the temple complex is a stunning tourist destination with its Karnak Open Air Museum. 

The temple is home to three well-known temples within its grounds, including the Temple of Khons, the Great Temple of Amun, and the Festival Temple of Tuthmosis III, because the temple complex is open, it’s recommended to devote at least two hours to visiting the whole complex, it is among the top best tourist places in egypt to visit for your next visit.

9.Abydos

This is another open-air museum among the most beautiful places to visit in Egypt, it is known as the Mother of Pots, also known as the Umm el-Qa’ab, a sophisticated necropolis where the first pharaohs were buried. 

The name is given to the area because the excavations exposed hundreds of pots scattered in honor of the king’s reign. 

Abydos is also the site where the shrine to Seti I was found, with the infamous hieroglyphics known as the Abydos List.

10.Luxor Museum

The wonderful museum houses carefully selected and superbly presented and explained collections of antiquities to the close in the Old Kingdom up until the Mamluk period, which was mainly collected through Theban temples and Necropolis.

11.Valley of the Queens

On the southern side of the Theban hill, the Valley of the Queens contains at least 75 tombs that were owned by queens from those of the 19th and 20th Dynasties, in addition to the other members of the royal family, such as princesses and Ramesside princes. 

The tombs of four can be visited.  One of them, the most well-known one, that of Nefertari, is the one that has only been opened for public viewing in the latter part of 2016. 

The tombs of the other three belong to Titi, Khaemwaset, and Amunherkhepshef.

12.Medinat Habu

Ramses III’s magnificent temple of memorialization in Medinet Habu, fronted by the sleepy Kom Lolah village and backed by the Theban mountains, is among the most overlooked west bank locations. 

At its peak, Medinat Habu contained temples, workshops, storage rooms, administration buildings, an imperial palace, and accommodations for officials and priests; it was at the heart of economic activity in Thebes for many centuries.

13.Colossi of Memnon

The two unadorned Colossi of Memnon were initially meant to represent Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m off the plain.

They are among the first things tourists will see upon visiting the West Bank.

These majestic colossi, constructed from one single stone block and weighing 1,000 tons, were located near the east entrance of the Funerary Temple of Amenophis III, the biggest west bank.

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14.Aswan

Aswan is among the most peaceful Egypt vacation spots in the southern region. 

In the past, in Egypt, it was known as Swenette and was home to the stone quarries that supplied material for the famed pyramids, but Aswan is now known for its stunning panoramas of desert dunes and breathtaking views of the Nile River. 

The Elephantine Islands are the perfect escape for a peaceful weekend, the vibrant Nubian villages that are located in the middle of the island aren’t typical Egyptian tourist destinations that provide a wonderful evening stroll.

15.Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel, located on the western banks of Lake Nasser, is where the twin temples of Ramesses II and his queen Nefertari were built into the mountain and are among the most well-known egypt tourist places to visit. 

The impression of rock on the king and queen sitting on their thrones admiring the vastness of Egyptian mountains is a recognizable image of ancient Egypt. 

The temple was relocated due to the rising lake’s waters in the 60s, the temple is visited by thousands of visitors each day.

16.Unfinished Obelisk

It was constructed distinctively, based on a Greek design with four sides that joined to form an oblong-like shape to the top of the Obelisk.

It was built in the newly established kingdom of the 18th Dynasty of Queen Hatshepsut she was the wife of King Thutmose II 1478-1458 B.C, to be erected in the Karnak temple and also to be a complement to the Lateran Obelisk that was initially located in Karnak before it was moved to Rome.

It’s located in its original spot, an old Red Granite quarry located in Aswan, and if it were completed, it would have a height of 42 meters, making it the tallest of obelisks in the world.

However, the plan was ended because of cracks and fractures in the Obelisk. It also would have been the heaviest obelisk, weighing 1200 tons.

Read more: Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan | why it was never completed?

18.White Desert

It’s hard to imagine that the fantastical Egypt fascination of the Sahara Desert is natural. 

The vast chalk formations that range from white to cream in hue are abundant in this region; it includes the dunes that make up the Great Sand Sea and the Cliffs of the Farafra Depression. 

The white cliffs and pinnacles were shaped by erosion by wind for many millennia. 

The national park around it is also home to two gazelles, Rhim and Dorcas gazelles, the last of which roams the desert landscape; it is inspiring and stunning.

White Desert is one of the most stunning egypt tourist places to see.

19.Bahariya Oasis

The Bahariya Oasis came to the spotlight in 1996 after huge burial grounds with more than thirty tombs were found in the area. 

The site had approximately 250 “golden mummies” dating back to various times.  The site also houses the remains of the Temple of Alexander. 

Apart from being a burial ground for mummies, Bahariya is an essential agricultural hub known as a wine producer for Egypt. 

Some of the most famous and best sights in egypt within and around Bahariya comprise those of the White Desert and the Crystal Mountain, both are well-known for their bizarre geological formations that entice visitors.

20.St. Catherine’s Monastery

A monastic institution that dates back to the beginning of the globe, St. Catherine’s stands at the base of Mount Sinai, amid the desert mountains of the Sinai Peninsula, where Moses is believed to have received his Ten Commandments.

The desert monastery houses an impressive collection of religious icons, manuscripts, art, things, and burnt bush.

21.Alexandria

Alexandria City was once home to the world’s most extensive library and was a jeweled outpost of the Greco-Roman Empires. 

Nothing remains of the legendary places within the city in the years since.

Pompey Pillar Square is one of fantastic tourist places in Alexandria Egypt to chill, as is the street lined with trendy cafes, which is a nice break from the food throughout Egypt.

22.Sharm el-Sheikh

The southernmost point on the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm el-Sheikh, provides endless days of sunshine and fun, this resort town is perfect for those needing a break and wanting to get off the couch and do some activities. 

In the vicinity of Sharm, there is Ras Mohammed National Park, a wonderful day trip to go scuba diving and snorkeling in the colorful coral reefs and a variety of fish that sway as vibrant clouds.

23.Hurghada

Like Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada has numerous Red Sea resorts that often provide excellent value getaways.

Enjoy a relaxing day on the beach, or take a scuba dive or snorkel in the clear waters that are full of multicolored coral and marine life, including butterflies with highlighter yellow, pouty-looking triggerfish, and pipe-thin cornet fish.

24.Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is more than an isolated island along the Red Sea coast; it’s an undiscovered entrance and a spot where the ocean’s blue meets desert landscapes.

This secluded region of Egypt’s deep south region, which is essentially not spoiled and far from the radar of tourists, offers an insight into the marine world and the captivating background of its story.

The beaches, protected by crystal clear waters and lined with coral reefs, remain true to their Bedouin heritage, offering the most authentic experiences for those who wish to step far from the typical travel routes or explore the natural beauty of Wadi El Gemal National Park.

25.Sha’ab Samadai

The 18 km-long lagoon to the southeast in Marsa Alam is home to three dive sites with an extensive reef system filled with fascinating coral pinnacles and fish.

The thing that makes Samadi unique, however, is the spinner dolphins numbering upwards of around 480 who regularly come to the area. Like any other wildlife watching, you can’t be sure that dolphins will appear during your trip.

However, the vast variety of corals and the different sea life forms make snorkeling and diving in the area a memorable adventure.

26.Dahab

Dahab is as relaxed as Egypt is, there are a variety of quaint cafes along the beachfront, and remote workers drink coffee while watching wetsuit-clad people emerge from the sea after the success of their scuba diving experience. 

Divers and snorkelers can find plenty of great sites to choose from within the city as well as underwater canyons and walls of vertical coral are waiting to be discovered near The Bells and the famous Blue Hole.

Safety tips for travelers in Egypt

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When egypt become main tourist place in the world

Tourism began to become a significant part of the economy starting in 1975 since Egypt relaxed visa requirements for the majority of European as well as North American countries and established diplomatic missions in countries such as Austria, Netherlands, Denmark and Finland.

Where is the most visited place in Egypt?

The most visited sites in Egypt are the pyramids, the Great Sphinx located in Giza, the Abu Simbel temples south of Aswan, the Karnak Temple Complex, and the Valley of the Kings near Luxor.

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