A great trip to Egypt is like a journey back in time and into the magic of one of the world's most important and studied cultures in Italian schools. What to see in Egypt when essentially a good 50% of the country is made up of monuments we've heard about in history books?
Let's be clear right away: if your desire is to see archaeological artifacts, there's no need to even leave Italy!
The Egyptian Museum of Turin offers an extraordinary collection and opportunities, with a convenience far superior to taking a plane to Cairo.
This is because Egypt has been essentially plundered of its treasures over the centuries, and today many of the most important works of this culture are found outside the country.
In Egypt remain those things that cannot be moved: the Pyramids of Giza, the Pyramid of Cheops, the Valley of the Kings, Mount Sinai , theGreat Sphinx of Giza , theTemple of Luxor and many more. At Meeters, we have considerable experience in creating
events and everything related to the best places to visit , both in Egypt and elsewhere.For this reason, let's discover the
must-sees for anyone intending to explore Egypt and its attractions. The Pyramids of Giza
The main attraction of Egypt is undoubtedly the
Pyramids of Giza , the complex that includes the three great pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure on the outskirts of Cairo.Among the seven wonders of the ancient world, they are the only ones still standing and continue to fascinate millions worldwide with their historic allure just a few kilometers from the country's capital.
Among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they are the only ones still standing and continue to captivate millions of people worldwide with their historical allure just a few kilometers from the country's capital.
These three pyramids are gigantic tombs built by the will of the pharaohs, rulers of ancient times who, with the efforts of thousands of slaves (and still not fully understood engineering choices), managed to create incredible monoliths in the desert, still among the most desired destinations in world tourism today.
These three pyramids are nothing other than gigantic tombs built by the will of the pharaohs, rulers of ancient times who, with the efforts of thousands of slaves (and still not fully understood engineering choices), managed to create incredible monoliths in the desert, still among the most sought-after destinations in global tourism today.
The highest concentration of monuments in all of Egypt is found in the area where the ancient city of Thebes stood, the capital of the ancient Egyptian kingdom.
Here, within just a few dozen square kilometers, you can find both the
Temple of Luxor and the great Temple of Amun, both part of the very important Karnak temple complex (nearby are also the archaeological sites of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, which we will discuss shortly). What to see in this area?
The Temple of Luxor is located close to the Nile and is an important example of architecture linked to the pharaohs, with many bas-reliefs of a beauty still admired today, namely the pair Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
The Valley of the Kings lies within the inner part of a canyon formed by the millennia-long action of ancient rivers lost over time and is the resting place of over 60 pharaohs including Ramses II, Ramses III, Seti I, and the famous Tutankhamun.
All their tombs are intricately decorated with references to the afterlife that greatly aided the cultural reconstruction of information about ancient Egypt.
Not far from the Valley of the Kings, still within the same canyon, is the
Valley of the Queens where all the royal consorts and princes of the ruling houses are buried. The splendor is less but the charm remains essentially intact; these features make the Valley of the Queens a must-see for anyone visiting Egypt.
A Tour of Alexandria, Egypt
Last but not least, it would be a shame not to mention Alexandria, Egypt's main port and one of the historically most important cities in the world.
You might wonder why it is one of the most important cities in the world historically?
Because it had one of the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and a famous library that was destroyed in a tragic fire. The city, founded as a Hellenic colony, became the focal point of a specific culture, housing all knowledge within a vast number of volumes and scrolls, sadly lost after the tragic fire of 48 AD.
Today, Alexandria remains one of the most interesting places in Egypt. Among its most notable attractions are the Catacombs of Kom el-Shouqafa, the Coptic Cathedral of St. Mark, the ruins of the Abu al-Abbas Al-Mursi Mosque, and many beaches.
Today, Alexandria in Egypt remains one of the country's most fascinating places. Among its top attractions are the Catacombs of Kom el-Shouqafa, the Coptic Cathedral of St. Mark, the ruins of the Abu al-Abbas Al-Mursi Mosque, and numerous beaches.