1. The Pyramids of Giza

The Pyramids of Giza, the only one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World that is preserved, is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt and also in the world. Located less than 20 kilometers from Cairo, the 3 great pyramids with the tombs of the pharaohs Cheops, Kefrén and Micerinos, stand out above the rest of the country's monuments and pyramids.

Next to the Pyramids of Egypt is the ever-vigilant Sphinx, with its more than 20 meters high, which together with the pyramids are one of the symbols of the country.

2- The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, located in the city center, was opened in the early 20th century

It is a two-storey museum, with more than 50 exhibition rooms, containing more than 100,000 pieces exposed to the public and many others still stored in warehouses.

Among all its rooms, the Treasury of Tutankhamun and the Hall of Mummies stand out. The good thing about Tutankhamun's tomb is that it was so hidden that it was not discovered until a few years ago, so it could not even be looted and almost all the objects (bed, throne, sarcophagi, dishes, jewelry, the mask ...) it contained are preserved in this museum.

3. The Citadel of Saladin

The Saladin Citadel is a medieval fortress, located on the hill of Muqatam that was ordered to be built by Saladin, from the century, to defend the city from the European crusades that threatened it.It was built in the 12th century and ended up becoming the center of the country's government.

Inside the citadel you will find 3 mosques: the Alabaster or Mohammed Ali Mosque, the Nasir Mosque and the Ahmad al-Katjuda Mosque; a carriage museum, a military museum, a garden museum and the Gawhara Palace (Palace of Jewels).

4. The Coptic Quarter

 The Coptic Quarter is one of those points of interest that has nothing to do with the pharaohs. At least not directly. Many Christian pilgrims visit the area following in the footsteps of the Holy Family, as it is said that Jesus, Mary and Joseph rested here when they traveled to Egypt. The Hanging Church or Iglesia de Santa María surprises with its 19th century façade and its twin white bell towers. The Ben Ezra Synagogue is said to be where Pharaoh's wife found Moses in his reed basket. The architecture of the neighborhood is completely different from that of the rest of the city. Along with orthodox Christian iconography you will find signs of Jewish presence and also of Islam

5.The Khan el-Khalili Market

You cannot leave Cairo without visiting its grand bazaar. It is one of the most famous markets in the Middle East. Egypt unites Africa and Asia, in addition, it has coasts towards the Mediterranean, for this reason, for centuries it has been one of the main trade routes in the world. The market dates back to the 14th century and is a charming place that provides wonderful shops and sensational cafes.

6. The Valley of the Kings

On the west bank of the Nile, 10 kilometers from Luxor, is the Valley of the Kings, one of the most essential places to visit in Egypt. This valley became the graveyard for most pharaohs, as well as queens and princes from the New Kingdom era and is made up of two valleys, the East and the West or Valley of the Queens, where more than 60 graves have been found.

7. Temple of Hatshepsut and The Colossi Memnon

The Temple of Hatshepsut is unique in Egypt, not only for its design, but also for being dedicated to the only female pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut. Built by the architect Senemut, it has a part carved out of the rock and an external part with three terraces that stand out above the rest of the country's monuments. The reliefs of the temple explain the history of the queen, although many of its mentions were destroyed by her stepson Tutmosis III, for revenge for having seized her reign.

Another place that is located near the Valley of the Kings and Luxor are The Colossi Memnon. These two twins and huge stone figures represent Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who along with 4 other fallen colossi, presided over the access to the eternal resting place of Amenhotep III.

8.The Karnak Temple

Karnak is a group of temples located in Thebes, the region that was for more than 1000 years the capital of ancient Egypt, where for 2000 years more than 30 pharaohs were competing and building the best temples and statues in honor of the great god Amun .

This enclosure, formed in addition to temples by chapels, obelisks, statues and a large sacred lake, is the second most touristic place in the country, behind the pyramids and another of the most essential places to visit in Egypt.

9.The Temple of Luxor

Built in honor of the god Amun by the pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the Temple of Luxor is located 2 kilometers from the Temple of Karnak. This temple of more than 3,500 years old is another of the best preserved in Egypt and stands out for its great facade, the colossi and obelisks, one of which is located in the center of the Place de la Concorde in Paris.

10. The Temple of Abu Simbel

In Nubia, southern Egypt, there is a place that beautifully shadows the Egyptian Pyramids, Abu Simbel. This archaeological zone stands out for the two rock-cut temples that the great Pharaoh Ramses II ordered to build in the 13th century BC. C. to commemorate a war victory. These two incredible temples honoring Pharaoh and his favorite wife, Nefertari, had to be moved to a higher location in 1968 as a result of the construction of a dam on the Nile River, making them even more known to the world.