Egyptian desert tourism

Egypt spans Asia and Africa, and most of it is located in the northeast of Africa. The country is dry and has little rain, and the average annual precipitation is less than 50 mm. The climate type is divided into two parts, the southern part belongs to tropical desert climate, the summer temperature is high, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. The Nile Delta and the northern coastal areas belong to the subtropical Mediterranean climate, and the climate is relatively mild. The average temperature is 9-19℃ in winter, and 22-34℃ in summer. From March to May, the new sandstorm blows, three to four times a year, lasting several hours to one day at a time. By then, the airport will be closed and the plane can't take off, but neither the bus nor the railway will be affected. Therefore, the best travel season to Egypt is around October and February. During this period, the weather in Egypt is not too hot, which is the peak season for tourism in Egypt, so you can easily get on the road. In addition, from the beginning of October to the beginning of November every year is Ramadan in Egypt, so you should try to avoid traveling to Egypt at this time. During this month, from 5: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m., no food, no water and no smoking are allowed. Many shops and companies are closed, restaurants and cafes are closed, and lively nightlife begins at night. If tourists travel to Egypt in winter, they should prepare woolen clothes to keep warm. In spring and autumn, they should wear some daily blended clothes. In summer, they should wear light-colored, breathable and sweat-absorbent cotton clothes, long-sleeved trousers as far as possible, so as not to expose their skin to the sun to avoid sunburn, and they should also prepare a warm coat, because it is still very cold in the desert at night.

I know this! For me who love to travel, Egypt is a place that people can't forget to return. At that time, I collected some information about Egypt's must-see attractions. Now I will share the information of the top ten must-see attractions in Egypt with the needy friends ~

1. Black and white desert

brief introduction

The Black and White Desert is located in Baihariya Oasis, which can be chartered from Baiviti or Cairo. In addition to ordinary yellow sand, there are black desert covered with volcanic stones and white mushroom stones formed by wind erosion.

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Please contact the local tour operator for two days and one night hunting in the black and white desert.

opening hours

All day (Monday, January 1st-December 31st), all day (Tuesday, January 1st-December 31st), all day (Wednesday, January 1st-December 31st), all day (Friday, January 1st-December 31st), all day (Saturday, January 1st-December 31st).

Location of scenic spots

Near the Baihariya Oasis in the southwest of Cairo, Egypt

2. The Sphinx

brief introduction

The Sphinx is also called "Sphinx", which means "father of terror" in Arabic. It is 73 meters long, more than 21 meters high and its face is 5 meters wide. Its head was carved in the image of Pharaoh Hafula. The sphinx is magnificent, with a solemn expression and staring into the distance. The statue sits west to east, crouching beside Ha Fula's mausoleum.

Almost every visitor here will take a misplaced photo of "kissing" the Sphinx. Climb the corridor next to the Sphinx, and you can get what you want. In addition, you can also take photos of various postures such as leaning and kissing the pyramid.

telephone

+20-02-25908931

Time reference

1-3 hours

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The Sphinx is located in the scenic spot of Giza Pyramid.

Subway Line 2 can go to Giza and get off at E1 Giza station (not the terminal). It is 8km away from the Pyramid Scenic Area. You can take minibus, including bus 900 and 997, which costs 0.5-2 Egyptian pounds, but the parking spot is 5 minutes' walk from the scenic area. In addition, you can also take a taxi directly to the entrance of the scenic spot, and the cost is 15-20 Egyptian pounds.

entrance ticket

Tickets for the pyramid scenic spot are 60 angstrom pounds, and international student identity card can enjoy a half-price discount.

opening hours

08: 00-17: 00 (Monday, January 1st to December 31st), 08: 00-17: 00 (Tuesday, January 1st to December 31st), 08: 00-17: 00 (Wednesday, January 1st to December 31st), 08: 00-17: 00.

Location of scenic spots

X4hm+MPC, Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201 Egypt.

3. Nile River

brief introduction

-The Nile is the longest river in Africa and the longest river in the world. The Nile Valley Delta is the cradle of Egyptian culture and one of the birthplaces of world culture.

-The Nile is the "mother river" and "river of life" of the Egyptians. The standard scenery is clear rivers, oases along the coast and sand dunes in the distance.

-you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the whole Nile by cruise ship. During the whole process, you can not only enjoy the sunrise and sunset of the Nile on cruise ship, but also stop at famous scenic spots on both sides of the Nile.

Time reference

1-3 hours

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After flying to Cairo or Luxor, you can drive there, or you can take a cruise to enjoy the whole river view. The most common route is to take a cruise in Aswan and go north along the Nile to Luxor.

opening hours

All day (Monday, January 1st-December 31st), all day (Tuesday, January 1st-December 31st), all day (Wednesday, January 1st-December 31st), all day (Friday, January 1st-December 31st), all day (Saturday, January 1st-December 31st).

Location of scenic spots

Nile, Egypt

4. Saladin Castle

brief introduction

Saladin Castle is a castle that was built in 1176 by Saladin, the hero of Egypt in the 12th century, to resist the attack of the Crusaders, and took shape six years later. After defeating the Crusaders in 1182, Saladin began the rule of the Ayub dynasty here. Despite the war, the whole castle is still very strong, and now it is a must-see tourist area.

The main building of the castle is Mohammed Ali Mosque, and there are also many places to visit, such as three other mosques and four museums (National Police Museum, Military Museum, Carriage Museum, Palace Museum) and Gem Palace.

On the way to Mohammed Ali Mosque, you will pass a path. Here, there was a massacre that shocked the world in 1811, and nearly 500 people were slaughtered in one day.

Opposite to the old city is the Sultan Hassan Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. It was built in 1356-1363 and was a masterpiece of Mamluk.

telephone

+20 2 25121735

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

From Ramses Railway Station, it takes 20 Egyptian pounds for a taxi and 2 Egyptian pounds for a minibus.

entrance ticket

Ordinary ticket: 450 Egyptian pounds (from January 1 to December 31, Monday to Sunday)

tips:

Only credit card payment is supported.

opening hours

08: 00-16: 30 (Monday, January 1st-December 31st) 08: 00-16: 30 (Tuesday, January 1st-December 31st) 08: 00-16: 30 (Wednesday, January 1st-December 31st) 08: 00-16: 00.

Location of scenic spots

Al Abageyah, Qesm Al Khalifah

5. Pyramids of Giza

brief introduction

Located in the southwest suburb of Cairo, the Pyramid of Giza is the most famous pyramid area in Egypt and one of the seven wonders of the world. There stand three great pyramids-three pharaohs, Sun San Daikhufu, Ha Fula and Mankoala, belonging to the fourth dynasty respectively, as well as world-famous relics such as the Sphinx, the solar boat and the Valley Temple.

Time reference

More than 3 hours

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Subway Line 2 can go to Giza and get off at E1 Giza station (not the terminal). It is 8km away from the Pyramid Scenic Area. You can take minibus, including bus 900 and 997, which costs 0.5-2 Egyptian pounds, but the parking spot is 5 minutes' walk from the scenic area. In addition, you can also take a taxi directly to the entrance of the scenic spot, and the cost is 15-20 Egyptian pounds.

entrance ticket

Ordinary ticket: full-price ticket 540 Egyptian pounds (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

opening hours

06: 00-16: 00 (Monday, January 1st to December 31st), 06: 00-16: 00 (Tuesday, January 1st to December 31st), 06: 00-16: 00 (Wednesday, January 1st to December 31st), 06: 00-16: 00.

Location of scenic spots

Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201 Egypt

6. pyramid of khufu

brief introduction

Pyramid of khufu was built about 2580 years ago and completed in 2560 years ago. It is the largest and most famous pyramid in the world, and it is also the largest single ancient building object in the world. It was built with 2.3-2.5 million pieces of limestone, representing ancient civilization and mystery. It is now 138.74 meters high (the original height is 146.59 meters, about 50 stories high, but the height has dropped due to years of weathering and earthquake damage). Pyramid of khufu was the tallest building in the world for more than 4,000 years before the completion of the Eiffel Tower in 1889. The extraordinary shape and perfect geometric angle make this magnificent building full of mystery.

Around pyramid of khufu, there are some members of the royal family (the queen, the wife of Khufu and the elder sister of Khufu) and some cemeteries of dignitaries, which look like stars holding the moon from a distance, setting off the unparalleled power of pyramid of khufu. You know, being buried next to Pharaoh at that time was the greatest favor and reward that Pharaoh gave to his family and important officials.

In principle, climbing is forbidden outside pyramid of khufu, but if you don't take the stairs and climb the first few floors, the police will generally leave you alone. If you are really curious, you can also visit the interior. However, the internal passage is narrow and steep, so it is necessary to bend over and walk, and the air circulation is not smooth. More importantly, there are not all kinds of exquisite funerary objects in it-it is basically empty, so it is not recommended for the weaker body.

Time reference

1-3 hours

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Pyramid of khufu is located in the scenic spot of Giza Pyramid.

Subway Line 2 can go to Giza and get off at E1 Giza station (not the terminal). It is 8km away from the Pyramid Scenic Area. You can take minibus, including bus 900 and 997, which costs 0.5-2 Egyptian pounds, but the parking spot is 5 minutes' walk from the scenic area. In addition, you can also take a taxi directly to the entrance of the scenic spot, and the cost is 15-20 Egyptian pounds.

opening hours

08: 00-17: 00 (Monday, January 1st to December 31st), 08: 00-17: 00 (Tuesday, January 1st to December 31st), 08: 00-17: 00 (Wednesday, January 1st to December 31st), 08: 00-17: 00.

Location of scenic spots

X4hm+MPC, Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201 Egypt.

7. National Museum of Egypt

brief introduction

-The Egypt Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world and one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian treasures in the world.

-The museum was founded in 1858, near Tahrir Square in Cairo. It is a quaint two-story brick red building with a collection of 250,000 cultural relics with a history of thousands of years. -The most famous are the precious cultural relics unearthed from Tutankhamun's mausoleum, the statues of Khufu, Ha Fula and King Menkara (the owners of the three pyramids); The pure gold petal-shaped crowns of the princesses of the twelve dynasties; The mummy of ramses ii and so on.

-To visit a museum, you can hire a guide or buy a guidebook and visit it on your own time. The rich historical treasures here are enough for you to visit for several hours, and some Egyptian archaeologists can visit for several days.

-note: the royal mummy exhibition hall on the second floor of the museum needs extra tickets, 100 Egyptian pounds for adults and half price for students. There are free mummies to watch in the "Greek-Roman Mummies Exhibition" on the right of the 2nd floor.

telephone

+20225796948

Time reference

More than 3 hours

traffic

Subway: Sit at Sadat station and get off.

entrance ticket

Ordinary ticket: Ordinary tourist ticket is 450 Egyptian pounds (from January 1st to December 31st, Monday to Sunday).

tips:

Only credit card payment is supported.

* The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the same day.

opening hours

09: 00-17: 00 (Monday, January 1st to December 31st), 09: 00-17: 00 (Tuesday, January 1st to December 31st), 09: 00-17: 00 (Wednesday, January 1st to December 31st), 09: 00-17: 00.

Location of scenic spots

El-Tahrir Square, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272083 Egypt

8. The colossus of Manon

brief introduction

On the way to the Valley of the Kings, you will see two huge rock statues, the colossus of Memnon, standing on the roadside to welcome tourists from all over the world. These two colossus are the statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III III and the only cultural relics left in the funeral temple in Amenhotep III. The colossus is 20 meters high, with feet 2 meters long and 1 meter thick. The two sitting statues have been badly weathered and their faces are unrecognizable. But it can still be seen that the whole Pharaoh is sitting on the throne with his hands flat on his thighs. There is another obvious difference between the two sitting statues. The one on the left is carved in a whole stone, and the one on the right is made of stones. This scenic spot is open and free to visit.

telephone

+20-114-813-0616

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

The most convenient transportation from the east coast to the west coast is to take a local transportation boat at the pier near Luxor Temple. You need to buy a ticket for your bicycle when you carry it. The operation time of the transportation boat is from 6: 00 to 16: 00. Or after arriving at the west coast pier, choose to walk, ride a bike or take a taxi to visit various scenic spots.

entrance ticket

Free visit

opening hours

06: 00-17: 00 (Monday, January 1st to December 31st), 06: 00-17: 00 (Tuesday, January 1st to December 31st), 06: 00-17: 00 (Wednesday, January 1st to December 31st), 06: 00-17: 00.

Location of scenic spots

, Al Qarnah, Al Qarna, Luxor Governorate 1341703 Egypt

9. Valley of the Kings

brief introduction

-There are more than 60 imperial tombs in the Valley of the Kings, where 64 pharaohs from the 17th dynasty to the 20th dynasty are buried. Huge rock caves have been dug into underground palaces, and the walls and ceilings are covered with murals, which are gorgeous and unimaginable.

-The tombs of the Imperial Valley are irregularly distributed in the valley. The tombs are dug along the mountain, and the entrance is often opened on the mountainside to prevent the destruction of tomb robbers.

-It is known as the pyramid of nature, which is similar to the underground palace of the Ming Tombs in Beijing.

-It is forbidden to take photos inside, cameras need to be stored, and one ticket can visit three tombs.

Time reference

1-3 hours

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It is 700 kilometers south of Cairo and 7 kilometers west of the Nile. You can go there by car or chartered bus.

Location of scenic spots

Luxor, Luxor Province 1340420 Egypt

10. Kate Bay Castle

brief introduction

In 1480, in order to prevent the Turkish invasion, King Ketebe of Egypt ordered the building of a castle on the original site of the lighthouse with stones from the lighthouse site, and named it after himself. This is the existing complete Ketebe Castle. The castle is a rectangular Arabic-style building, covering an area of 20,000 square meters, with tall walls on three sides, beautiful in shape and imposing. It is also known as the two ancient medieval castles in Egypt with the ancient castle in Cairo. Ketebe Castle is a landmark building in Alexandria, with a statue of Poseidon at the top. Now the house of the castle has become a mosque and museum, from which you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city and the Mediterranean.

telephone

+20-122-244-5141

Time reference

1-3 hours

traffic

Walk west from the library along Haibin Road.

entrance ticket

Full-price ticket: 30 Egyptian pounds, half-price ticket: 15 Egyptian pounds

opening hours

09: 00-20: 00 (Monday, January 1st-December 31st) 09: 00-20: 00 (Tuesday, January 1st-December 31st) 09: 00-20: 00 (Wednesday, January 1st-December 31st) 09: 00-20: 00.

Location of scenic spots

As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Province 5321431 Egypt