What to See in Egypt The Great Pyramids of Giza, Abu Simbel, the Karnak Temples... what isn't there to see? Witness Egypt's legendary history through its incredible cultural and architectural heritage, visitng world-famous temples, monuments, museums and more. Egyptian temples Show all Abu Simbel The two immense carved rock temples at Abu Simbel are dedicated to 13th century BCE Pharaoh Ramesses II and his first wife Nefertari. Luxor Temple Built around 1400 BCE from Nubian sandstone, the Southern Sanctuary is a great temple complex located at Luxor, on the east bank of the Nile. Karnak Temple Dating from around 2000 BCE, Karnak is one of the largest religious complexes in the world and was once Egypt's most important place of worship. Temple of Kom Ombo Located on the banks of the Nile in a village of the same name, Kom Ombo is unique as a double temple - dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus. Temple of Hatshepsut The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepshut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru, is located beneath a sheer cliff face in Deir el-Bahari, near Luxor. Temple of Philae Originally located on the island of Philae and dedicated to the goddess of love, Isis, this temple was almost lost in floods when the Aswan Dam was built. Temple of Edfu Dedicated to the deity Horus, the spectacular Temple of Edfu is considered to be the best preserved of the Ancient Egyptian shrines. Monuments Show all Pyramids of Giza Located on the Giza Plateau just outside Cairo, the pyramids are Egypt's best known monuments and the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Valley of the Kings The final resting place of the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom, the Valley of the Kings is home to more than 60 magnificent royal tombs. Valley of the Queens The Valley of the Queens, or "the place of beauty", is the burial site of the royal wives and princesses of Egypt's New Kingdom. Cairo Tower The tallest building in North Africa since construction ended in 1961, the iconic Cairo Tower offers incredible views over the Egyptian capital. Mosque of Muhammed Ali Known as the Alabaster Mosque for the material that covers it, the Mosque of Muhammed Ali is located on the summit of the Saladin Citadel in Cairo. Al Rifa'i Mosque The Al Rifa'i Mosque is an impressive Muslim temple also known as the Royal Mosque for being the burial place of a number of Egyptian royal family members. Mosque of Ibn Tulun Completed in the year 879 CE, the enormous Mosque of Ibn Tulun is the oldest mosque in Cairo that is still in its original form. Great Sphinx of Giza The Great Sphinx of Giza is an enormous stone sculpture with the head of a man on the body of a lion. It is one of Egypt's most emblematic monuments. Saqqara Located south of Cairo, Saqqara was the vast necropolis of the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis, and is home to the nation's oldest pyramid. Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan The Unfinished Obelisk is a granite would-be monument that was never finished. It is one of the most important archaeological finds in Egypt. Khan el-Khalili Originally built on the site of an old mausoleum, local and foreign merchants have been trading at Khan el-Khalili souk since the 14th century. Memphis Founded around 3100 BCE, Memphis was the first capital of the unified kingdom of Upper and Lower Egypts. It was abandoned in the 7th century CE. Colossi of Memnon The Colossi of Memnon are two enormous statues of 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III originally designed to guard his mortuary temple. Egyptian Museum of Antiquities Opened in 1902, the Egyptian Museum is home to the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities and is the most important museum of its kind. Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan Constructed during the mid-14th century, the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is one of the largest mosques in the world. Gharb Seheyl The colourful village of Gharb Seheyl gives a feeling of travelling back in time to ancient Nubia, the home to one of Africa's oldest civilisations. Saladin Citadel The hilltop Saladin Citadel, a Medieval Islamic fortress, is one of Cairo's main tourist attractions and offers magnificent views over the city. Old Cairo Old Cairo, or Islamic Cairo, is charming yet chaotic. The narrow golden-stone streets of the World Heritage Site have captivated visitors for centuries. Aswan Dam Built between 1960 and 1970, the High Dam was an incredible feat of engineering and its construction significantly affected Egypt's economy and culture. Cosas que hacer Show all Diving and snorkelling The Red Sea offers some of the world's best diving and snorkelling. It's almost entirely desert, but Egypt is still a bucket-list watersports destination. Hot Air Balloon Ride Hot air balloon flights are an incredible experience, and what better destination for a bird's eye view than the ancient monuments of Luxor in Egypt? Red Sea Temples You may also be interested in Red Sea Found in the Indian Ocean, between Asia and Africa, the Red Sea is a gift from nature: a paradise of clear waters, bathed in sun. That's why so many people each year choose it for their holidays. Temples Ancient Egyptian religion was integral to their society, and the incredible temples they built in honour of their gods and pharaohs reflected this. After getting to know Egypt's main cities, discover their most important temples.
Abu Simbel The two immense carved rock temples at Abu Simbel are dedicated to 13th century BCE Pharaoh Ramesses II and his first wife Nefertari.
Luxor Temple Built around 1400 BCE from Nubian sandstone, the Southern Sanctuary is a great temple complex located at Luxor, on the east bank of the Nile.
Karnak Temple Dating from around 2000 BCE, Karnak is one of the largest religious complexes in the world and was once Egypt's most important place of worship.
Temple of Kom Ombo Located on the banks of the Nile in a village of the same name, Kom Ombo is unique as a double temple - dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus.
Temple of Hatshepsut The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepshut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru, is located beneath a sheer cliff face in Deir el-Bahari, near Luxor.
Temple of Philae Originally located on the island of Philae and dedicated to the goddess of love, Isis, this temple was almost lost in floods when the Aswan Dam was built.
Temple of Edfu Dedicated to the deity Horus, the spectacular Temple of Edfu is considered to be the best preserved of the Ancient Egyptian shrines.
Pyramids of Giza Located on the Giza Plateau just outside Cairo, the pyramids are Egypt's best known monuments and the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
Valley of the Kings The final resting place of the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom, the Valley of the Kings is home to more than 60 magnificent royal tombs.
Valley of the Queens The Valley of the Queens, or "the place of beauty", is the burial site of the royal wives and princesses of Egypt's New Kingdom.
Cairo Tower The tallest building in North Africa since construction ended in 1961, the iconic Cairo Tower offers incredible views over the Egyptian capital.
Mosque of Muhammed Ali Known as the Alabaster Mosque for the material that covers it, the Mosque of Muhammed Ali is located on the summit of the Saladin Citadel in Cairo.
Al Rifa'i Mosque The Al Rifa'i Mosque is an impressive Muslim temple also known as the Royal Mosque for being the burial place of a number of Egyptian royal family members.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun Completed in the year 879 CE, the enormous Mosque of Ibn Tulun is the oldest mosque in Cairo that is still in its original form.
Great Sphinx of Giza The Great Sphinx of Giza is an enormous stone sculpture with the head of a man on the body of a lion. It is one of Egypt's most emblematic monuments.
Saqqara Located south of Cairo, Saqqara was the vast necropolis of the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis, and is home to the nation's oldest pyramid.
Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan The Unfinished Obelisk is a granite would-be monument that was never finished. It is one of the most important archaeological finds in Egypt.
Khan el-Khalili Originally built on the site of an old mausoleum, local and foreign merchants have been trading at Khan el-Khalili souk since the 14th century.
Memphis Founded around 3100 BCE, Memphis was the first capital of the unified kingdom of Upper and Lower Egypts. It was abandoned in the 7th century CE.
Colossi of Memnon The Colossi of Memnon are two enormous statues of 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III originally designed to guard his mortuary temple.
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities Opened in 1902, the Egyptian Museum is home to the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities and is the most important museum of its kind.
Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan Constructed during the mid-14th century, the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is one of the largest mosques in the world.
Gharb Seheyl The colourful village of Gharb Seheyl gives a feeling of travelling back in time to ancient Nubia, the home to one of Africa's oldest civilisations.
Saladin Citadel The hilltop Saladin Citadel, a Medieval Islamic fortress, is one of Cairo's main tourist attractions and offers magnificent views over the city.
Old Cairo Old Cairo, or Islamic Cairo, is charming yet chaotic. The narrow golden-stone streets of the World Heritage Site have captivated visitors for centuries.
Aswan Dam Built between 1960 and 1970, the High Dam was an incredible feat of engineering and its construction significantly affected Egypt's economy and culture.
Diving and snorkelling The Red Sea offers some of the world's best diving and snorkelling. It's almost entirely desert, but Egypt is still a bucket-list watersports destination.
Hot Air Balloon Ride Hot air balloon flights are an incredible experience, and what better destination for a bird's eye view than the ancient monuments of Luxor in Egypt?
