The German website "Deutsche Welle" chose 10 tourist places in Egypt, and said that these places are worth a visit.
The report, entitled "10 Reasons to Visit Egypt", mentioned the Giza pyramids area as the first tourist site he likes to visit. The site considered that no tourist trip to Egypt would be completed without visiting the pyramids, referring to the Great Sphinx, which it considered a legendary statue majestically located at the entrance to the Giza pyramids area, according to a press release issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.
In the second place came Mount Moses in Sinai, which is a sacred site in the heavenly religions, and the mountain is located at an altitude of 2285 meters, indicating that despite the difficulty of climbing the mountain, the picturesque landscapes that the tourist enjoys watching from above its summit compensate for the effort expended in this Boarding.
Saint Catherine's Monastery ranked third. The monastery is located at the foot of the mountain and is one of the oldest monasteries, and is one of the archaeological sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
In fourth place came the step pyramid of Djoser, which is considered the oldest stone building in the world, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, and is located in the heart of the Saqqara necropolis. The Temple of Abu Simbel, which also enjoys a special status in UNESCO, and was built by King Ramses II, ranked fifth.
The Valley of the Kings region, on the western mainland, in Luxor, southern Egypt, ranked sixth, and its name is due to the many royal tombs located in it, including the tomb of the golden king Tutankhamun. While the Egyptian Museum in the Tahrir region ranked seventh, as the museum includes many artifacts, the most important of which is the complete collection of King Tutankhamun.
In the eighth place came the Ras Mohammed Reserve, and he stated that this area is ideal for travelers who love snorkeling and diving. It is located on the coast of the Red Sea and includes a number of the most colorful coral reefs in the world, abounding with unique marine life, and dolphins can be seen along the Red Sea coast.
The Red Sea beach ranked ninth, and the site mentioned that this beach is famous for its various elements for vacationing and lovers of water sports and diving. The area is characterized by long beaches and moderate temperatures throughout the year, in addition to the coastal cities and resorts that line its coasts, and among these cities is Hurghada, which There are many restaurants and various tourist activities that can be enjoyed during the holidays.
Finally, the port of Luxor in southern Egypt ranked tenth, and the site stated that it contains a number of the richest archaeological sites, including the temples of Karnak and Hatshepsut.
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- dw.com