Thursday, December 27, 2012

Best Egypt Tourist Attractions That You Should Consider

Situated in northern region of Africa, Egypt is considered to be one of the best destinations for the tourists in the whole world. Every year several tourists visit the top Egypt tourist attractions with great enthusiasm.

Here is the list of best tourist attractions in Egypt that you should consider for your vacation along with your family and friends.


Pyramids:

Egypt is a land of over eighty magnificent pyramids that were mainly constructed during 2600 BC and also 1500 BC.  After the death of Egyptian kings or any other member of the royal family, the dead bodies were preserved as mummies and then placed inside the pyramid. Amongst several pyramids, Giza and Sphinx deserve special mentioning. As per historical record, more than twenty thousand workers were involved in the process of building the Giza Pyramid, which took nearly eighty years. Popularly known as Great Pyramid, Giza is the biggest pyramid that rises to height of four hundred and eighty one feet.

Cairo city:

Being the Egyptian capital, Cairo also has gained reputation as one of the biggest Egypt tourist attractions. If you wish to explore Egyptian culture, visiting Cairo city is the ideal option for you. This place is brimming with restaurants as well as markets. Popular attraction in Cairo is the spectacular Khan al-Khalili market, which is the largest international market and also is the ultimate stop for the shopaholics. Another interesting place is ‘Museum of Antiquities’. The museum boasts of its stunning one hundred and seven halls that display several art works.

Siwa Oasis:

Situated near the capital city of Cairo, Siwa Oasis is famous for olive as well as dates. Lies almost sixty feet below the sea level, it is one of the popular Egypt tourist attractions. The place is also famous for hot springs thereby attracting tourists from every corner of the world.

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