10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Egypt In 2020

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Egypt In 2020

It’s affordable

Egypt is a destination that will suit every budget. The overall cost of living in Egypt is low compared to the west, with your money going a lot further than it would at home. This means you will be able to afford luxury accommodation for a fraction of the price you would pay in Europe. Food, accommodation and transport are all low cost, with your main holiday expenses being spent on tours of historic sites, museum entrance fees, a Nile cruise or diving activities in the Red Sea.

The history

Egypt has an ancient history that draws in tourists from around the world. It was once one of the greatest civilizations in the ancient world that has fascinated explorers and visitors for hundreds of years. The most popular period of Egypt’s history that we often learn about in school is the time of the Pharaohs and their mummified remains, the pyramids, the temples of Luxor and of course Queen Cleopatra and Egypt’s demise at the hands of Alexander the Great. But Egypt’s history stretches a lot further than that and even today new tombs are being unearthed that will help us learn about their day to day life in ancient times.

Perhaps the most exciting part of Egypt’s history, is that as a tourist you come face to face with is. You have the chance to wander around the remains, gaze at the mummified remains of Pharaohs, walk amongst the Sphynx and grandeur of Luxor. The history here is all around you and you can’t help but be mesmerized with all it has to offer.

The pyramids

Egypt is best known for the Pyramids of Giza. The oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world, they were built over 4,500 years ago in 2550 BC. They were created as tombs to Egypt’s Pharaohs, in Egyptian Mythology, Pharaohs would become gods in death, so they needed a huge tomb to house all the treasures they would need to rule in the afterlife.

They are the country’s most popular tourist attraction and are an iconic symbol of the country’s ancient past. The best way to access the pyramids is from Cairo. From here you can catch a tour or travel independently to Giza. Here you will be able to marvel at the last resting place of many of Egypt’s Pharaoh kings and queens. You can travel the paths once walked by royalty and immerse yourself in the history and majesty of their reign and demise. You will literally be walking in the footsteps of history.

The tombs

You cannot visit Egypt without exploring the ancient tombs of the Pharaohs. The most popular are found in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens where some of the largest and most intricate tombs are located. Peek into the tomb of Ramses IV and marvel at the mummy of the famous boy-king, Tutankhamun. Still an active archaeological site, new items are still being regularly discovered, meaning this place is a living, breathing monument to Ancient Egypt.

The beaches & scuba diving

Egypt isn’t all museums, temples, and pyramids, it also has an incredible beach and scuba diving region on the coast of the Red Sea. The most popular cities by the coast are Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada and Dahab. In each, you can enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving taking in the sights of pristine coral reefs and tropical fish. The Blue Hole, in Dahab, is a diver’s favorite, this 120m deep sinkhole is a coral paradise, it is one of the most popular diving sites in the world, but novice divers should tread carefully and not attempt it without an experienced guide.