City: Egypt
Top Things to do in Egypt
Top Hotels in Egypt
- 1. Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo
- 2. Savoy Sharm El Sheikh
- 3. Royal Savoy - Sharm El Sheikh
- 4. Sunrise Arabian Beach Resort - Grand Select
- 5. Titanic Resort & Aqua Park
- 6. Al Masa Hotel
- 7. Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh
- 8. Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa
- 9. Steigenberger Alcazar
- 10. Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel
What to do and see in Egypt, Egypt: The Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers
Coordinates: 26°N 30°E / 26°N 30°E / 26; 30
Restaurants in Egypt
1. White Desert
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 182 reviews
Covering more than 2.8 million square kilometers, this vast desert starts at the western banks of the Nile and continues into Libya and contains five isolated, but thriving, oases: Kharga, Dakhla, Farafra, Bahariyya and Siwa. There are magnificent rock formations that form from wind erosions. The colors change at times from the sun, a beautiful sight to see.
Reviewed By juSS05
The White Desert is huge. Hire a driver and explore. It is a long drive from Cairo, so takes 6 hours or so depending on how many stops you make. Make sure you make all the stops along the way (your driver will know them all). Crystal mountain is along the way where there is quartz and it is quite a lovely view along the way. I also managed to see the white desert chalk rock formations the same afternoon before sunset too. These are quite cool and there are some popular shapes such as the chicken and mushroom and the rabbit. The chicken and mushroom have a fencing around them now to avoid people damaging them. At sunset you can get some great photos and views. My 4x4 driver also doubled up as a cook and had equipment for camping overnight in a tent. I know some people have said it is nice to see the stars and sleep without a tent... keep an eye on weather. When I was there, it was very very cold and windy at night and I had a sleeping bag and a heavy blanket on top of me and it was still cold and if I didn’t have the tent to separate me from the wind a little I am not sure I would have been able to cope! It is nice to wake up just before sunrise and walk about. You might see footprints of other birds / animals about. It’s the desert. No toilets! Also be sure to get to the black desert and there is a little hike up to get a great view of the black desert landscape. There are other tourists that go and camp here but not so many that it can be off the beaten track as most people probably cannot be bothered to travel from Cairo and / or pay the price for a driver and 4x4 etc. A small group is better to split the cost / make it more worthwhile.
2. Great Sand Sea
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5.0 based on 132 reviews
The third-largest sand accumulation in the world (a sand dune the size of England) spans more than 600 kilometers forming a natural barrier between Libya and Egypt.
Reviewed By DanoMPLS - Minneapolis, United States
4WD madness in the sand! Big dunes, fossil beds, sand boarding, sunset fire and tea! Also a hot springs stop. Good times! You might get a little car sick so be prepared. Our tour ended at a hot spring for dinner near town. Only thing is it’s always a dudefest so ladies, bring something modest because, Egypt.
3. Egypt Tailor Made Day Tours
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5.0 based on 2,649 reviews
owned and operated by Walid Fathy who has experience for over 25 years as an Egyptologist guide and tour operator specialist in Tailor made tours all over Egypt and Jordan in all languages . Whether you're a single woman or man, who prefer to travel at their own pace, no one extends a warmer welcome to solo travelers than Egypt tailor made. Be sure that your safety and security are our top priority. Egypt Tailor Made is ideal for those who prefer to explore places not found on other itineraries. We will help organize the most appropriate program to suit your interests, time and budget. Whether you're looking for a budget holiday, a student holiday ,a romantic honeymoon, or a family adventure, we can tailor-make your own personal holiday. We are enthusiastic for what we do and we love to travel. Our vision and reputation make us one of the most trustworthy tailor made operators in Egypt. When you discover Egypt with our leading company, you will journey off the beaten path.
4. Penguin Divers Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 592 reviews
The Penguin dive centre is located yards from the water's edge on the seafront on the Mashraba reef and the vibe is very friendly, fresh, relaxing and positive. This is life in the slow lane – the most effort required is putting your kit in the back of the truck or putting it on before falling in the water. Our confined and open water areas are only 10 minutes from the centre. Our facilities include Penguin Hotel, restaurant, an air-conditioned classroom, TV/DVD, White Screen and its mini-library with all the DVD and CD-ROM PADI materials. We also have a screened changing area, shower rooms, fresh water rinse tanks, secure kit storage, open-air lounge. our smaller size groups & courses create an intimate and sociable atmosphere between guides, guests and crews. Our multi-national staff speak a range of languages and guests from many different countries will find all their needs catered for, both above and below the water.
5. Hod Hod Soliman Hot Air Balloons
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,043 reviews
At HODHOD Hot Air Balloons We Offer A First Class Hot Air Balloon Rides Throughout Your Hot Air Ballooning Experience From The Moment That You Are Collected From Your Hotel Or Cruise Boat In Luxor Until We Deliver You To Your Hotel Or Local Venue Of Your Choice. First Established Hot Air Ballooning Company in Luxor, We've been operating Hot Air Balloon Rides In Luxor For over 27 years ,During This Time Four International Gold Medals Have Been Awarded And The Company Has Been Voted The Number One Tour In Egypt By Various Organisations.Since 1993 many thousands of delighted passengers have enjoyed the special experience of HodHod Soliman Hot Air Balloon Rides over the ancient cities of Luxor and Thebes and the surrounding timeless countryside,
6. Bent Pyramid
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By iTravel_experiences
Bent Pyramid, built around 2600 B.C. by Pharaoh Sneferu (Khufu's father) is the “Whoops! We messed up” pyramid as the bottom (still has some smooth limestone casing) is at a steep 54° angle before they realized it was structurally unstable, so the top part was adjusted to a shallower 43°. There was no other tourists out here in the isolated desert as we climbed up to the raised entrance, politely tried to feign ignorance as the “guard” greets us (and I am sure wanted to be tipped/bribed) and then clamber down a narrow 260 feet tunnel to reach deep inside this hopefully stable structure. It was pretty cool to see and to learn about.
7. Khafre's Pyramid
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4.5 based on 1,521 reviews
Next to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, this is the second-largest of the Giza pyramids; Khafre was the son of Khufu.
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Khafre's Pyramid is the second-tallest and second-largest of the Pyramids of Giza complex, shorter than the adjacent pyramid built for Khufu. This one was built for the eponymous Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh. It’s also the only one of the big 3 pyramids that retains some of the original lime plaster that once covered the stones. Like the adjacent pyramids of Menkaure and Khufu, it’s not until you’re right on the pyramid that you see the immensity of the structure. Amazing must see site along with the whole of the pyramid complex.
8. Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
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4.5 based on 7,157 reviews
The largest and oldest of the Giza pyramids, this colossal structure stands nearly 500 feet tall.
Reviewed By raghu67 - Bengaluru, India
The Great Pyramid of Giza also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops once among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. This pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and was constructed over a period of 20-year period from 2575 -2566 BC. Khufu followed the design of Red Pyramid which was built by his father Sneferu. This Pyramid erected on a rocky plateau had all the elements like the burial chambers, mortuary temple and covered causeways connected to the banks of river Nile. Estimated to be built using around 2,300,000 lime stones weighing around 5.5 million tons , 8,000 tons of Aswan granite and 500,000 tons of mortar, its original height was around 480 feet. But due to erosion of the outer fine lime stone layer and damages caused due to earth quake, the height of this pyramid now stands at around 455 feet.
9. Bahariya (Bahereya) Oasis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Serving as the agricultural center in Pharaonic times exporting great quantities of wine to the Nile Valley, this oasis is now famous for it dates and olives.
Reviewed By RuthBrussels
I discovered a magical place in Egypt: the White Desert! Never thought that such a place like this existed in this world! The snow-white desert is actually made of chalk that has been exposed for years to what geologists call "differential weathering," the erosion of soft particles that results in eerie protrusions of hard rock. These mushrooms shaped rock formations are ten to fifteen feet tall. And I found other shapes such as a rabbit, a sphynx, faces and much more! 75 million years ago, sea used to cover this place so we can also find fossils of shells. But this place has been engraved into my heart not only because of its natural beauty but thanks to the wonderful and very professional guide MOHAMED KOTABY with whom I went with! As a Bedouin, he knows every inch of the desert, its origin and history since it is his home. But more than that, he transmits you his love, passion and understanding of this place. I've heard the sound of silence and I felt an inner peace as never before. This journey was an initiatory one. I found a spiritual connection which allowed my to meditate over several issues and problems and I came back feeling 10 years younger. Mohamed made me feel so comfortable and at ease even if we were alone. I slept one night in this amazing desert and as a female, with some worries about traveling alone in the company of a man in an country such as Egypt, I've always felt protected. He prepares a Bedouin camp and cooks wonderfully (traditional Bedouin food). We travelled with a four-wheel drive but we can also do it my camel. Of course, in this case it will take longer. I only regret my short stay and that's why I will come back next year but this time to spend more time in this breathtaking place and, of course, with my exceptional and favorite guide, Mohamed Kotaby whom I thank so much from the bottom of my heart.
10. Pyramids of Dahshour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,501 reviews
This complex contains pyramids from the Fourth and Twelfth Dynasties including the Southern Pyramid, or Bent Pyramid due to its unorthodox outline, and the Red Pyramid.
Reviewed By chrissN1564LJ - Appleby Magna, United Kingdom
Red pyramid has three sound chambers with acoustic ceilings.... wonderful ‘Bent’ pyramid is actually 2 pyramids with one harmonic chamber on top of the other. Nothing bent about it - all intentional and built by a race that knew a lot more about everything than we do today...
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