There are a lot of things to explore if you have about 13 days in Egypt for a nice trip. Holiday package 13 days vacation to Egypt will give you the best and satisfying experience. You will have a chance to visit historical and modern places in this country. Here are the places that should be on your itinerary.
Places to Visit for 13 Days Vacation in Egypt
1. Pyramids of Giza
Giza is a must-visit place if you are coming to Egypt. It’s only about 30 minutes to the Southwest from Cairo. At this place, there are a lot of things to see and most of them are historical. Giza is a home of a lot of pyramids in Egypt and becomes one of Seven Wonders in the world.
It was a long story to tell about Giza, but this place might be one of the oldest areas in the world. Pyramids in Giza were built around 2550 BC and they are the largest one in the country. The monument and construction are the best sightings to take photos and be your memorable trip ever.
2. Egyptian museum
Do you wanna see the collection in the oldest museum in the world? The Egyptian museum is the answer. This place is a house of more than 170,000 artifacts and most of them come from the Pharaonic era, from 5500 BC – 464 AD.
This site is a very important attraction once you come to Egypt. It’s in a big town in Cairo. Usually, visitors will take a look at statues of Ramses or masks of Tutankhamun. If you’re lucky enough, you might see some rare collections at the gallery during special events.
3. Saqqara and City of Memphis
In Saqqara, tourists will find some great pyramids. The most famous one is the Pyramid of King Djoser. This place was one of World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Saqqara is also the oldest area in Egypt and it’s only about 30 minutes downtown from the center of Cairo.
Besides Saqqara, the city of Memphis is also a must-visit since both of them are close. You might not find pyramids, but sculptures. The sculptures represent Ramses II. The famous one is a statue which was made of limestone as the main monument on the site.
4. Abydos and Dendera
These places are important areas to visit since they are the oldest cities in Egypt. Both of them have attracted tourists ever since with their historical sites. Tourists will be able to see some classic temples which were built in the Old Kingdom.
There are a lot of pharaohs buried here. Even though it is a burial place, it’s not a scary one to visit. Inside the temples, you can find a lot of pillars of the building. It has some old drawings and symbols of civilization in Egypt.
5. Valley of the Kings
This package also offers the Valley of the Kings. This site is a large area and known as a burial place for Pharaoh. Nowadays, after being founded about a century ago, this place has become a center of tourist attraction in Luxor. It was also the home of Ramses and Tutankhamun.
There are a lot of things to do in this place. The pillars of the Valley which form a big building describe the story of Ramses and Tutankhamun in a sketch. However, sometimes this site is closed due to restoration in the building.
6. Complex of Colossi Memnon and Temple of Habu City
Habu City is a notable place in Egypt. It’s a place where the tourists can enjoy the best sightseeing. The style of the site is New Kingdom era. The architecture is unique and very different from other ancient places in Egypt.
Meanwhile the complex of Colossi Memnon is a place to see two great statues. One of them has a blowing sound before the sun rises. Egypt tourism still doesn’t acknowledge it and let it become a mystery to attract the attention of tourists, both local and foreign.
7. Horus and Kom Ombo temple
Two temples in Edfu are Horus and Kom Ombo. Both temples were found not long ago and are gaining attention as one of the best tourist spots in Egypt. This tour package will bring you to these areas. This place also has Crocodile museum and you’ll be able to see a mummification of crocodiles.
8. Philae island
This island is a small one in Egypt and you’ll take a boat to Aswan, one of the tourist attractions in Egypt. This trip will bring you to the place which is known as the goddess of love. This island has a temple structure and becomes a special tourist spot. You’ll have to go on a Nile Cruise for this.
9. Quran Lake
There’s a beautiful lake in Al Fayoum, about 95 km from the center of Cairo. This lake is the natural place and becomes the oldest lake in Egypt. You’ll find a waterfall as well in this place named Wadi Al Rayan. A favorite activity is strolling around or swimming at the lake.
10. Alexandria the Great
Going to Egypt without visiting Alexandria, the Great City, is boring. This tour package has a two days trip to go to this city. The first thing to do is visit the Greco Roman Catacomb. It’s one of the only two catacombs in the world and becomes one of Seven Wonders from the Middle Ages.
The second place to visit is Serapeum. It is an old temple that now only becomes a tourist attraction in Alexandria. Studying about New Kingdom Era in this place will help you to find a lot of things. By visiting Serapeum, you’ll also enjoy the view of the Mediterranean Sea.
And the last place to visit is Alexandria library. This library is the most ancient and oldest in the world. There are a lot of rare collections of books and manuscripts that explain Egyptian history. It’s a source of a lot of culture and civilization in the world.
You’ll enjoy the best experience of vacation for 13 days with Exodus Travel. Starting 1713 only, you’ll be able to know a lot about culture and historical places in Egypt.