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00:00With a fascinating history that reaches back to the dawn of civilization, Egypt is considered
00:19the oldest travel destination on Earth.
00:22The African nation's awe-inspiring temples and pyramids have captured the imagination
00:27of travelers for thousands of years.
00:29Although most people come to Egypt to view its ancient monuments, natural attractions
00:34beckon travelers too.
00:36The Red Sea coast is known for its coral reefs and beach resorts, while a trek through the
00:40Sahara can lead visitors to a refreshing oasis.
00:44Here's a look at the best places to visit in Egypt.
00:59Number 10.
01:06Haggadah
01:07Haggadah was once a fairly small and unimposing fishing village located next to the Red Sea
01:13and boasting a number of sandy beaches.
01:15Today, the resort town is almost unrecognizable from its past life and has grown to become
01:21one of the most visited tourist destinations in Egypt.
01:24With more than 100 different hotels, many of which line the shoreline, Haggadah has
01:29is especially popular for its diving opportunities.
01:59Number 9.
02:28Alexandria
02:29Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Alexandria is Egypt's leading port and
02:35transportation hub.
02:36Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, the city was once considered the crossroads
02:42of the world.
02:43Many of Alexandria's most famous historic sites, including a library that housed more
02:48than 500,000 books, were destroyed by devastating earthquakes.
02:52Today, the city is a faded shade of its former glorious cosmopolitan self, but still worth
02:59a visit for its many cultural attractions and glimpses of its past.
03:19Number 8.
03:20Mount Sinai
03:22Located in the middle of the Sinai Peninsula, Mount Sinai is said to be the place where
03:26Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.
03:30While there is very little archaeological evidence to support this assertion, the mountain
03:34is still a popular pilgrimage site and home to the Monastery of St. Catherine.
03:39Founded in the 6th century, the Greek Orthodox Monastery is one of the longest-running monasteries
03:45in the world.
04:15Number 7.
04:41Siwa Oasis
04:43Located near Egypt's western border, Siwa Oasis remained culturally isolated from the
04:47rest of the country until late in the 19th century.
04:51Today, Siwa Oasis is an increasingly popular travel destination.
04:55Vacationers come to the city to enjoy the town's many freshwater springs, to stroll
04:59through acres of palm groves, and to explore ancient mud-billed fortresses and remnants
05:04of Siwa's Greco-Roman past.
05:23Number 6.
05:24Sharm el-Sheikh
05:25Sharm el-Sheikh is a well-known beach resort at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.
05:31Popular with package holidaymakers and divers, it is one of the finest diving spots in the
05:35world.
05:36Hotels and travel agencies in Sharm el-Sheikh can also arrange tours by jeep, camel, or
05:42quad bike.
05:43Some of the most popular day excursions include snorkeling visits to Nabek, jeep trips to
05:48the Colored Canyon, and overnight trips to St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai.
06:48Number 5.
06:59Dahshur
07:00Dahshur is a necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile River, approximately
07:0625 miles south of Cairo.
07:08Compared to Giza, it is a more tranquil and isolated location to see some very large pyramids.
07:15Their numbers are much smaller, queues are way shorter, and there is far less hassle.
07:21Pyramids at Dahshur include the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, constructed during the
07:26reign of Pharaoh Sneferu.
07:37Number 4.
07:38Aswan
07:39Egypt's southernmost city, Aswan, is a mid-sized city located north of Lake Nasser.
07:44Although its own monuments are minor compared to Luxor's, Aswan is the base for excursions
07:49to the temples of Philae and Kabasha and to the Sun Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
07:55to the south.
07:56It is also the best starting point for the excursions to the temples of Qom Ombu and
08:01Edfu between Aswan and Luxor.
09:01Number 3.
09:04Cairo
09:05Located near the mouth of the Nile River Delta, Egypt's modern capital is a busy,
09:10bustling metropolis with a long and turbulent history.
09:14Built near the ancient capital of Memphis, modern Cairo is a popular starting point for
09:18cruises up the Nile and for explorations to the pyramids at Giza, just outside the city's
09:24limits.
09:25At the world-renowned Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square, visitors can get a close-up view of
09:30the treasure of Tutankhamen, as well as mummies and other artifacts from Egypt's ancient past.
10:00Number 2.
10:14Luxor
10:15Luxor's lush landscape is the setting for incredible ancient monuments.
10:20The Nile slowly snakes its way through the area, with the modern-day city of Luxor sitting
10:24on the east bank and the ancient capital of Thebes on the west bank.
10:29The once-resplendent city of the ancient world is like a modern-day open-air museum
10:33for visitors.
10:35You can find the famous temples of Karnak and Luxor on the east bank, while the valleys
10:39of the Kings and Queens are situated on the west bank.
11:29Number 1.
11:40Giza
11:41The Giza Necropolis, situated in the immediate vicinity of the southwestern suburbs of Cairo,
11:47is probably the most famous ancient site in the world.
11:51The pyramids, together with the Sphinx at the base of the Giza Plateau, are the iconic
11:56image of Egypt.
11:57They were built over the span of three generations, by Khufu, his second reigning son Khafre,
12:03and his grandson Menkaure.
12:06Along with these major monuments are a number of smaller satellite structures, known as
12:10Queen Pyramids, Causeways, and Temples.
13:10Number 2.
13:11Egypt
13:12Egypt is probably the most famous ancient city in the world.
13:13It is located on the west bank of the Giza Plateau.
13:14You can find the famous temples of Karnak and Luxor on the east bank, while the valleys
13:15of the Kings and Queens are situated on the west bank.
13:16The pyramids, together with the Sphinx at the base of the Giza Plateau, are the iconic
13:17image of Egypt.