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Egypt's Top Attractions - Luxor, Cairo, Pyramids, Hurghada, and More

A comprehensive travel resource for visitors to Egypt. Highlights include detailed information about Luxor, Cairo, Aswan, Alexandria, Nile cruises and diving resources. Whether you are a shopper, diver or budding archaeologist you know where to go and find what you need.
Egypt: Top Ten Attractions
Ancient Egypt is a top travel destination in Africa. There are so many wonderful attractions to visit. Here is my choice of the top ten sights in Egypt with photos and descriptions. They include: The Pyramids of Giza; Medieval Cairo; Abu Simbel; Temples of Karnak; Hurghada, Temple of Luxor, Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo; Cruising the Nile on a Felucca
A Guide to Cairo, Egypt
A Guide to Cairo, Egypt's capital and Africa's largest city. This city guide will point you to Cairo's top attractions including the Pyramids, the Sphynx, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the best bazaars for souvenirs and give you tips on where to stay and how to get around Cairo.
A Guide to Luxor, Karnak and Thebes, Egypt.
Luxor is one of Egypt's great tourist attractions and commonly known as the world's largest open air museum. The city is built on and around the ancient site known as Thebes. This guide will tell you what to see, do, how to get to the temples and tombs, where to stay and more.
Photos of Alexandria, Egypt
Images of Alexandria, Egypt. Visiting Alexandria? Check out these photos of Alexandria, from the Corniche to the new library as well as the souks and mosques.
Alexandria Travel Information
Alexandria (Egypt) Travel Information. Alexandria travel guide with information about Alexandria tours, getting to Alexandria, getting around Alexandria, accommodation, restaurants, attractions and more.
Egypt: Hurghada
Situated on the Red Sea, Hurghada is a paradise for divers, beach lovers and windsurfers. There is plenty of accommodation for backpackers and luxury seekers. There are many restaurants along the beaches and a lively night-life. Hurghada is also an excellent stepping-off point for desert safaris.
Egypt: Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel lies near the Egyptian border with Sudan. The two temples built for the pharaoh Ramesses II have been attracting visitors since Victorian times. Next to the Pyramids of Giza, Abu Simbel is perhaps the most recognized monument of ancient Egypt.
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