Amazing Places to visit in Egypt #egypttravel
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00:00So you chose Egypt as your next travel destination
00:03This country is famous for its pyramids
00:06Mummies
00:07Pharaohs
00:08And monuments
00:09It is the first thing that comes to mind
00:11When you think of Egypt and its culture
00:13Do you want to know what else is in Egypt besides the pyramids?
00:16Stay with us and learn a little more about this beautiful country
00:20Discover the 12 most beautiful places to visit in Egypt
00:24But before we get started
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00:301. Cairo
00:33Cairo is the capital of Egypt
00:36It's a city with a vibrant and stimulating pace of life
00:40As you stroll through it
00:41You'll be caught up in a fascinating, exotic and welcoming atmosphere
00:46On any street, you can be surprised by a monument or an architectural jewel
00:52Be sure to visit the Citadel
00:54Al-Hazar Park
00:56The Cairo Tower
00:57Its temples and museums
01:01We assure you that you will find many places that will astound you
01:05A visit to the Egyptian capital is not complete
01:08Without visiting its popular and busy market
01:12The Khan Al-Khalili is located in the Islamic center
01:16In a walled and medieval area
01:18Let yourself be enveloped by colorful lamps
01:21Jewelry
01:22Fabrics
01:23Spices and perfumes from its stores
01:26Be sure to try a drink in its old cafes
01:29And enjoy a delicious dinner in one of its street restaurants
01:33When strolling around Cairo
01:35Be sure to visit the Hanging Church
01:37In the Coptic Quarter
01:39This building was built on top of the Babylon Fortress
01:452. Giza
01:48Giza is close to Cairo and famous for its historical heritage
01:53This city is home to Egypt's most famous pyramids
01:57The Pyramid of the Pharaoh Cheops
01:59Built 2,500 years before Christ
02:03The Pyramid of Khafre
02:05And the Pyramid of Miqerinus
02:08The smallest of the three pyramids
02:11Besides its pyramids
02:13You are obliged to visit another of Egypt's icons
02:16We are talking about the Great Sphinx of Giza
02:19This monumental sculpture of a human head
02:22With the body of a lion
02:24Came to symbolize both strength and wisdom
02:27As it faces east and the rising sun
02:323. Alexandria
02:35This port city is famous for its historic library
02:39It's also known for having had a great lighthouse
02:42One of the seven wonders of the ancient world
02:45However, it also has all the amenities and attractions of a modern city
02:50In this city
02:51The ruins and vestiges of the Roman era stand out
02:56However, you can find temples
02:58Palaces, fortresses
03:00And monuments from different times and cultures
03:04But that's not all
03:05It also has some amazing beaches
03:07That are worth visiting
03:104. Luxor
03:13This city is built on the ruins of the ancient city of Thebes
03:18Most of the tourists who come to this city
03:20Do so to see its monuments
03:23Here you can visit the great temples of Luxor
03:26And Karnak
03:27In addition
03:28Two famous necropolises are located near the city
03:32The Valley of the Kings
03:34And the Valley of the Queens
03:36Popular destinations for visitors
03:395. Aswan
03:43Why should you visit the city of Aswan?
03:45To get to know the Nubian culture
03:47The last connection with ancient Egypt
03:51Its islands, temples and museums are also tourist destinations
03:56The Nile river becomes more majestic in this city
04:00Don't miss this amazing place
04:036. Red Sea
04:06Below the Red Sea's surface is another world as fascinating
04:11As the temples and tombs on land
04:15The coral reefs of the Red Sea
04:17Are renowned among scuba divers
04:19For both the soft corals on display
04:22And the vast amount of sea life
04:24Ranging from colorful reef fish
04:27And nudibranches
04:28To sharks, dolphins, turtles, rays and even dugongs
04:35The Red Sea is a major wreck diving destination
04:39The most famous wreck is the Thistle Gorm
04:41A British World War II cargo ship
04:44That was on its way to resupply allied troops
04:47When it was bombed by the Germans in 1941
04:51If diving is your thing
04:53In Egypt you can find several ideal places to do it
04:57On the south coast you can get the best locations for diving
05:00Immerse yourself in the clear waters of the Red Sea
05:04And enjoy life under the sea
05:077. Fayoum
05:10Fayoum is a majestic city located in the middle of Egypt
05:15Just 100 km southeast of Cairo
05:18And is the largest oasis in Egypt
05:22The Garden of Egypt is known for its abundance of wildlife
05:26And production of fruit and vegetables
05:30Fayoum is famous for containing the beautiful Lake Karoun
05:35Wadi El Hattan
05:36Also known as the Whale Valley
05:39Which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site
05:42That holds hundreds of whale fossils
05:44Going back more than hundreds of thousands of years ago
05:48Which shed some light on the evolution of whales
05:528. Marsa Matua
05:56What are we missing on this trip through Egypt?
05:59Visiting its beaches
06:01On the Egyptian coast
06:02You can find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world
06:07Marsa Matua is a resort town on Egypt's Mediterranean coast
06:12Known for its lagoons and white sandy beaches
06:16You can choose between those facing the Mediterranean Sea
06:20Or the southern ones on the Red Sea
06:23Dive into the warm crystal clear waters of Agiba Beach
06:28If you climb the cliffs
06:30You can enjoy the beautiful blues and greens of the Mediterranean Sea
06:359. Hergada
06:38Another excellent option to enjoy the sea is the city of Hergada
06:43This is a tourist center of almost 40 km along the coast of the Red Sea
06:49You have several resorts to choose from
06:51Where you can enjoy beautiful beaches
06:54You can also get several diving centers
06:57If you want to enjoy marine life
07:0010. Sharm El Sheikh
07:04This resort town is located between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula
07:08And the Red Sea
07:10Sharm El Sheikh is a favorite destination for diving enthusiasts
07:15In Ras Mohamed National Park
07:17You can visit beaches with crystalline waters and coral reefs
07:22What else does Sharm El Sheikh offer besides diving?
07:25You can tour Nama Bay
07:27There you can walk along the coastal promenades
07:30And enjoy its restaurants and bars
07:3311. White Desert
07:37Egypt's kookiest natural wonder is the White Desert National Park
07:41Out in the western desert just south of Bahariya Oasis
07:46Here, surreally shaped chalk pinnacles and huge boulders
07:50Loom over the desert plateau
07:52Creating a scene that looks like
07:54Icebergs have found themselves stranded
07:56Amid a landscape of sand
07:59This highly scenic environment
08:01Looks like something out of a science fiction movie
08:04And is a favorite destination
08:06For four-wheel drive desert trips and overnight camping
08:09Which are both easiest organized in Bahariya Oasis
08:14For desert fans and adventurers
08:16This is the ultimate weird playground
08:1912. Siwa Oasis
08:23Sitting in isolation in the western corner of the western desert
08:27Siwa is the tranquil tonic to the hustle of Egypt's cities
08:32This gorgeous little oasis
08:34Surrounded by date palm plantations
08:36And numerous hot water springs
08:38Is one of the western desert's most picturesque spots
08:43Siwa town is centered around the ruins of a vast mud-brick citadel
08:48Known as the Fortress of Shali
08:50Which dominates the view
08:52While various temple remnants
08:54Including the Temple of the Oracle
08:56Where Alexander the Great is said to have come to receive advice
09:00Are scattered throughout the wider oasis area
09:04This is a top spot to wind down and go slow for a few days
09:08As well as being an excellent base
09:10From which to plan adventures
09:12Into the surrounding desert
09:14Egypt is a beautiful country
09:16Where historical heritage converges with modernity