Completely Arabian at heart, Egypt is known for its pharaohs and pyramids. For the people traveling to Egypt, the city opens its arms to welcome tourists and allows them to explore the majestic place with some unusual things spread around. Today, we will explore this majestic country and truly understand why it is so much popular around the world.
Sand Boarding:
As a tourist, if you are really Traveling to Egypt then you must try sandboarding. Especially, when you are visiting a city like Cairo. People who are first-timers and completely unaware of this fabulous sport will know that this sport is just like surfing on the beach. If you are really interested in this sport, then you must head towards the Katameya dunes sand surfing site and enjoy this sport yourself. This site is located exactly 80 kilometers southwest of Cairo.
Furthermore, People who are going for this sport for the very first time will really like it because the sand available on this site is really very nice and soft and while playing this sport anyone can reach excellent speeds. Contact your Egypt Tour Operator for the essential equipment for this specific sport.
Wadi-Al-Hitan:
There is another unusual thing that you can do on your Egypt Day Tour if you are a visitor or tourist. You can visit Wadi-Al-Hitan if you are interested in Paleontology. Yes, it is a paleontological site also known or called as whale valley in the Arabic language. You have to travel some 150 km southwest of Cairo to reach the site. UNESCO has designated it as a world heritage site. Seriously, it is a treasure chest for paleontologists. From here you can able to figure out, how whales evolved from land-based mammals to ocean-based mammals.
Abu Simbel
Tourists who are interested in visiting temples must go to Abu Simbel temples. These temples are two massive rock temples that are located at a village in Nubia, Southern Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan (Approximately 300 km by road). Moreover, these temples were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. For more information, the great temple of Ramesses II is on the left side and the small temple of queen Nefertari is on the right side. Both these temples are really very iconic and visiting this place during your Egypt Tour will be invaluable memory of a lifetime.
Safari At South Sinai
If you are really a great fan of adventure, animals, and nature then you must certainly go for the safari at South Sinai. It is a real safari, where you will get a chance of riding on camels. These camel-riding safaris also include walks and if you are the one to walk a lot then this safari will perfectly suit you. While on Safari at South Sinai, you will be able to visit various places of interest such as the colored canyon, Jebel Mileihis, Ein Hodra Oasis, The white canyon, Nawamis site, Jebel Matamir and an abandoned outdoor movie theater in the Sinai desert.
Blue Desert in South Sinai:
Blue Desert in South Sinai:
People who want to explore more can visit blue valley in South Sinai also known as Colored Mountain. Tourists who are fond of picnic can visit this place because it is spectacular picnic spot near the town of St. Catherine. You can visit this place by car from Nabi Salah or you can also reach there on foot from Wadi Isbaiya via Naqb Dirwa. Moreover, you can also approach your travel agents or tour companies about this spot or browse the net to know more about it.
Sufi Dance AtWikala El Ghuri
Tourists who are visiting a place like Egypt also visit it to observe, feel and enjoy the culture and tradition of Egypt. The Sufi Dance at Wikala El Ghuri is one of them. It is a colorful and dazzling Sufi traditional dance combined with Egyptian showmanship and lavishness. This show takes place at a 16th century market place known as Wikala El Ghuri. It was built by Sultan Qunsuwah Al Ghuri. To avoid disappointment, please visit the place by 7:30 pm in the evening and book your tickets as early as possible by contacting your booking agents.
Great Pyramid of Giza:
Almost everyone in this world knows about the Great Pyramids OfGiza. Even though, it is a well known fact that there are hundreds of pyramids in Egypt but when compared to pyramids of Giza, all of them have a nominal status. It will take just twenty minutes out of the city center depending on the traffic. So the Giza pyramid plateau spot contains the three most famous pyramids popularly known as Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mycerinus). Moreover, who can forget the Great Sphinx and the boat of Khufu (Cheops).
Kite Surfing:
Have you ever tried Kite surfing? If you haven’t then here your chance to try your hands on kite surfing or kite boarding. For the first timers, it is a heroic water sport that is really very tough to master. Once, when you have mastered this sport, it will become a beautiful passion that will take over your soul. If you truly interested in high sport then you must turn towards Egypt because it is one of the top destinations to ride the high winds and steal the thrill and the thunder. Thus, there are various locations in Egypt, where you can play this sport. These places are:-
Dahab: This place is known for its colorful coral reefs and blue waters. It is a place where you can have the best and exclusive kite surfing experiences.
Ras Sudr: In order to have better kite surfing experiences, you must visit Ras Sudr because this place is specifically known for shallow waters and blowing wind conditions. Perfect spot for starters who want to practice and shine in this game and those who are professionals can experiment on some new techniques of this game.
Valley Of The Kings:
If you love to visit some unusual place, then you must also visit places like Valley of the Kings also known as ‘Valley Of The Gates Of The Kings.’ Actually, it is a valley in Egypt where for a period of 500 years starting from 16th to 11th century BC, rock cut tombs were excavated for the Pharaohs and powerful aristocrats of the New Kingdom. This valley stands on the west bank of Nile opposite Thebes that is also known as modern Luxor within the heart of Theban Necropolis. Visiting this place as well as the underground mausoleums will be a wonderful experience.
Luxor Temple:
It is a large ancient Egyptian temple compound that is located on the east bank of the Nile Riverin the city today Luxor. Please visit this place and get more information from your trustworthy tour guide while seeing this place personally.
Visiting Egypt can be a superb experience with key assistance of an expert travel agent providing extensive knowledge on the things to do at this place. You or anybody visiting such a country will have an amazing experience of a life time. Furthermore, there are only few places in this world that are known as heavenly places on Earth and Egypt is one of them. Travel Egypt, if you can take some time-off from your busy schedule. Want to enjoy all these activities & also explore the fascinating places during your Egypt Tour, kindly Contact Egypt Online Tours and we will get back as soon as possible to you with the required information and packages.