Top 13 Things to Do in Egypt

Entertainment in Egypt is rich and varied. Spinning Sufi dance and sexy belly dance are all worth seeing. It is a rare experience to take a hot air balloon ride in Luxor to overlook the historical scenery. In addition, there will be sound and light shows at famous attractions such as the Pyramids of Giza and the ruins of the Great Temple. The most down-to-earth thing is to find a hookah pipe, chatting with the locals while puffing the clouds, watching the smoke rising from the bottle, smelling the rich aroma of flowers and fruits, and the fatigue of the day disappears.

1. Explore the Giza Pyramids

No trip to Egypt is complete without a visit to the world-famous ancient wonders of the Pyramids of Giza. They're located outside Cairo, but they're not really that far apart. The Giza necropolis includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, Khafre Pyramid, Menkaure Pyramid and many other monuments and tombs worth mentioning

2. See the Sphinx

The magnificent Sphinx is a must for anyone visiting Egypt. A symbol of ancient Egypt, the Sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a man and the body of a lion. It is the earliest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and one of the most recognizable statues in the world.

3. Ride a camel

When you think of Egypt, the first thing that comes to mind is the camel, a symbol of desert merchants. For a long time in the past, the Egyptians used camels as means of transportation. Now it's more of a tourist activity. To make your trip to the Pyramids of Giza even more special, take a camel ride there.

4. Explore the architecture of Cairo

Cairo has a rich millennial architectural heritage, including mosques, religious schools, fortifications and mausoleums. Cairo, known as the "City of a Thousand Minarets", is populated by many mosques in the city and its surrounding areas. Each was built in a different historical period and represented a different kingdom rule.

5. Visit a local bazaar

A visit to an Egyptian bazaar can give you a unique experience that you won't find anywhere else. A favorite of local tourists and Egyptians, Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar in Old Cairo, built in the 14th century. Here you can find craft souvenirs, beautiful fabrics, food, spices, jewelry, ceramics and many other products.

6. Tour ancient wonders

In addition to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, which attract the most tourists to Egypt, there are other monuments to admire. Discover temples with unique hieroglyphs on the walls.

7. Relax at a Red Sea resort

Egypt is not only known for its historical sites. On the Red Sea coast, the country also has a wide variety of resorts to suit any budget. If you get tired of pyramids and tombs, you can relax on the blue sandy beaches of Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada.

8. Ride on a quad bike

Driving through the dunes of Egypt on a quad bike is the perfect adventure. If you don't want to waste time on boring expeditions, combine a dusty desert ride with some old-school sightseeing to kill two birds with one stone.

9. Dive into the Red Sea

The clear waters, colorful reefs and diverse marine life of the Red Sea make diving in the Red Sea a pretty decent experience. Egypt offers many great diving spots, including Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam. Their mild waters provide excellent visibility and are open to visitors all year round.

10. Watch a belly dance show

Belly dancing has a very long history. As early as 3,500 years ago, ancient Egyptian frescoes have seen dancers who are similar to modern belly dances. Since then, with the popularity of Arabic music, belly dancing became popular and began to incorporate pornographic elements. This formed the modern belly dance. In order to avoid excessive nudity, belly dancers now wear mesh ornaments from the chest to the waist, so that the skin cannot be seen directly. In recent years, belly dance performances have become a special growth point for Egypt's tourism industry. Not only Egyptians, but also foreigners are belly dancers. Unlike ballet, belly dancing is not a dance to watch quietly, but a very exciting dance. The dancers also invited the audience one after another to come to the stage to dance together. Now, nightclubs in five-star hotels in Cairo or on Nile cruises often feature performances by Egypt's most famous belly dancers.

11. Smoke a fruity hookah

Smoking hookah is the most common element of Egyptian life. Unlike other cigarettes, shisha is the essence extracted from fruit, so it is fragrant when smoked. When night falls, the large and small hookah houses and cafes are always full of men smoking hookah. They make friends here, chat about family chores, and occasionally smoke a hookah, and live a very pleasant life. You can take some leisure time, find a hookah shop and take a few puffs of hookah, watching the smoke rising from the bottle, smelling the rich aroma of flowers and fruits, and the fatigue of the day will disappear.

12. Ride a hot air balloon in Luxor for a bird's-eye view

A hot air balloon ride in Luxor is a very romantic and interesting attempt. Before sunrise, you will take a hot air balloon and prepare to take off. Accompanied by the crescendo light from the east, you will slowly rise and wander in the blue and pure sky. You can look down at Luxor at sunrise in the morning, and you can also overlook it from a high altitude. Valley of the Kings. Due to an accident, the current project management is more strict. The whole process is accompanied by ambulance, fire truck and police to ensure the personal safety of tourists. Naturally, the price has become higher, and the cost is about 300~350 Egyptian pounds per person.

13. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Nile on a dhow Felucca

The Nile sailboat Felucca is recognized as the most romantic thing by tourists from all over the world. Felucca has a history of thousands of years. It is a dhow that is completely controlled by humans. It travels by wind and is a very environmentally friendly means of transportation. The hull is about ten meters long, wide in the middle and pointed at both ends, and can seat 6 to 8 people. The bow is the sail, the stern is the rudder, and only one person is required to steer the sail at the stern.

Open the jib made of canvas, from a distance, the sail is gliding briskly on the Nile River, just like a huge water bird flying on the river with its wings spread out, which is pleasing to the eye. The triangular sails stand tall, and white water birds pass by the river from time to time. The punters here are generally Nubians. Occasionally, they will sing a few ethnic songs for tourists while driving the boat, which has a unique charm.