The Most Important Types of Tourism in Egypt

For many centuries, Egypt throughout its history has been the best tourist destination, and the main reason behind this is the discovery of the charming Pharaonic monuments long ago, and this certainly added charm to Egypt and made tourists go to it on tours from all over the world to enjoy it.

Egypt is characterized by its tourism diversity and the most prominent tourist and archaeological attractions, as it includes about a third of the archaeological monuments in the world, due to the fact that it was inhabited by many ancient civilizations more than 7000 years ago, it is one of the most attractive types of tourism in Egypt, but Egypt includes many other types of tourism that we learn about in this article.

1. Cultural tourism
2. Beach tourism
3. Conference tourism
4. Medical tourism
5. Religious tourism
6. Desert tourism
7. Safari tourism
8. Yacht tourism
9. Eco-tourism
10. Sports tourism
11. Shopping tourism

It is one of the largest and oldest types of tourism in Egypt, as Egypt includes many Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Coptic and Islamic museums and monuments.

The main destination for cultural tourists in Egypt is the Nile Valley, especially the cities of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, and taking a cruise on the Nile has been a popular choice among countless tourists.

This is the main type of tourism in Egypt since the discovery of the amazing attractions in ancient Egypt.
There are many wonderful cultural archaeological tourist sites in Egypt that attract tourists to come forever and among the most irresistible ancient cities in Egypt is its magnificent capital, Cairo, and within it are some of the most important tourist attractions including:

The Pyramids of Giza complex includes three magnificent pyramids Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, which were the tombs of the pharaohs.
The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and to be more specific it is the last remaining wonder and this undoubtedly adds a lot to its great importance of visiting such wonderful tourist attractions and tourists really love to have them. Inside this magnificent site.

While inside the complex, you will also find the Sphinx which is the guardian of the complex since it was built by Cheops’ son. It would be a good opportunity to explore the Valley Temple which tells the entire amazing story of the mummification processes performed by the ancients to allow their dead to prepare for the journey of the afterlife.

To see additional pyramids, we recommend you to visit the Step Pyramid of Saqqara which was the first pyramid to be built in Egypt and while you are there, you will be close to the city of Memphis which was the capital of ancient Egypt, and you can enjoy a breathtaking cultural tour to the pyramids of Dahshur where you will find the Curved Pyramid and the Red Pyramid.

One of them is the most beautiful city of Aswan which follows the glory of Egypt’s cities and also some of the most favorite highlights for tourists as well as the High Dam, Philae Temple of the ancient goddess Isis, Abu Simbel Temples, and the wonderful Nubian Village where you will be able to meet the beautiful Nubians and learn some of the best Egyptian traditions and customs.

You won’t believe that another historical tourist city in Egypt is the famous city of Alexandria which really contains some of the best attractions to visit and explore including the Qaitbay Fortress, Pompey’s Column and the catacombs of Shokafa, you should finally visit the Library of Alexandria where you can find a copy of every book ever published in the world.

Egypt abounds with the most wonderful tourist destinations where tourists can enjoy the largest leisure tour due to the presence of a coastline in Egypt through which you can see the White and Red Seas and start an adventure in the Red Sea with its wonderful pure waters, get the best tourist facilities while you are in the Gulf of Aqaba, enjoy the wonderful wonderful tourist resorts in different locations such as the Mediterranean coast, the Gulf of Suez, and the stunning Gulf of Aqaba.

Tourists love to visit Egypt to enjoy a leisure tour in tourist beaches such as Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Deh, El Gouna, Sharm El Sheikh, Safaga, Ain Sokhna, Ras Sudr and many other great locations with great beaches and amazing services that will be offered to tourists.

Diving and swimming with dolphins
Travelers of all ages love to head to these cities and places where they can enjoy different water activities such as snorkeling, diving, swimming with dolphins, and enjoying exciting fish species and coral reefs while you are there and you will also find the best activities suitable for you children to practice and enjoy.

Egypt hosts dozens of political, economic, cultural, medical and professional conferences every year, thanks to Egypt’s distinctive geographical location and political status, and Cairo is the main center for hosting conferences in Egypt, as it has the largest technical and technological capabilities and modern equipment necessary to hold international conferences, and there are many conference halls in Egypt, such as the Conference Center at the Library of Alexandria and the Grand Conference Hall at the Governorate General’s Office.

Conference tourism has recently become a new source of income in Egypt thanks to the attention paid to it by the state, enabling the country to host all kinds of cultural, medical, political and economic conferences as well as various art festivals.

Important international events and conferences such as the COMESA Conference, the International Otolaryngology Conference, the International Federation of Information Technology and Topography Conference, and the International Telecommunications Conference have been held in Egypt.

The best thing about Egypt is its moisture-free mineral water, which is useful for treating many diseases including bone, skin, digestive, and many other ailments that can be treated simply by staying in it. Sand.

There are many researches that prove that the Red Sea water has the ability to heal people from psoriasis.

Hurghada, Helwan, Ain El-Sira, Aswan, Sinai, Safaga, Ain Sokhna, El Wahat, and Fayoum are some of the most prominent medical tourism sites in Egypt and all of these cities have the ingredients to cure people of several diseases.

Here are the best medical locations in Egypt that you will be very lucky to enjoy part of your vacation in Egypt in:

Bahariya Oasis
There you will find the wonderful Halfa springs and the best warm water and a lot of tourists come from all over the world to be treated in such a wonderful spot.

Farafra Oasis
These plants are used to treat rheumatism and gastrointestinal diseases. If you suffer from stomach pains, you can simply use the catnip herb. The best remedy for diabetes is the Egleeg herb.

Sands of Safaga
It can definitely cure joint pain and dermatitis. Travelers with a history of liver, heart, or kidney disease will enjoy as much as possible there because the low gravity there helps patients with high blood flow

Many tourists love Egypt primarily as they find there some of the greatest religious attractions from the three Abrahamic religions on earth and we can divide these attractions according to the following points:

Islamic attractions
Egypt is primarily an Islamic country and throughout the ages, its great rulers have been keen to create very creative mosques that tell wonderful stories. Here are some of the most famous Islamic landmarks in Egypt that travelers from all over the world of different religions love to visit:

Amr ibn al-As Mosque – Hussein Mosque.
Sayyida Zeinab Mosque – Al-Azhar Mosque.
Sultan Hassan Mosque – Ahmed bin Tulun Mosque.
Al-Hakim Mosque – Muhammad Ali Mosque in Cairo Castle.
Al-Rifai Mosque.
Here are also some of the most prominent castles built throughout Egypt:

Salah al-Din Castle. – Muhammad Ali’s castle.
Qaitbay Castle in Alexandria.
Soldier’s Citadel – Citadel Stage.
Nakhl Castle – Al-Arish Castle.

Coptic monuments
There are some charming Coptic churches in Egypt that feature the best Coptic features and both Muslims and Christians love to visit and explore their history. Here are some of the most famous Coptic attractions in Old Cairo:

St. Mary’s Church. – St. Markorium Church
Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus “Church of Abu Serga” – Church of Our Lady
Church of St. Barbara. – Church of St. Minas.
Monastery and Church of St. George. – St. George’s Monastery and Church.

Jewish sites
Although there are only a few Jewish tourist attractions in Egypt that represent everything you might need to know about Jewish history and a large part of their history:

Ben Ezra Synagogue.
The Jewish Quarter in Khan al-Khalili, Old Cairo.
Mount Sinai where Moses received God’s Ten Commandments.
Eliahu Hanavi Synagogue

Egyptian desert safari is the best way to feel the spirit of adventure and learn about Bedouin life, this type of tourism is very enjoyable for all types of travelers who are looking for adventure or want to enjoy the natural beauty of the vast desert.

The geographical nature of the Sinai Peninsula in northwestern Egypt has helped promote safari tourism and made the city the most popular area for this type of tourism. Travel agencies often offer various safaris in the beautiful mountains of South Sinai, including visits to St. Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Moses, and watching the sunrise from the top of Mount Moses is a must-see activity for visitors to Sinai.

The Mediterranean region is an important center for yacht tourism worldwide, with more than 30,000 yachts visiting it annually Given the future potential of this type of tourism and in order to diversify the Egyptian tourism product, the tourism development strategy in the last decade included the construction of yacht ports, and there are currently 11 yacht ports in different tourist cities such as Porto El Gouna in Hurghada and Porto Ghalib in Marsa Alam.

However, the most important yacht port in Egypt is Porto Marina, located on the Mediterranean coast. It is the first yacht port in Africa with a capacity to accommodate more than 1,400 yachts.

The first yacht marina was opened in Sharm El Sheikh’s Naama Bay, and about 24 new sites have been identified for the establishment of various marine facilities with yachting facilities.

Various ecotourism activities can be practiced by tourists and enjoy its beauty through nature walks, boat rides, and learning about the flora and fauna that the region is famous for, found in reserves and among the indigenous tribes in Egypt’s three deserts, including those living in the Siwa and Bahariya oases.

Egypt also has majestic natural parks, including the 480-kilometer Ras Mohammed National Park, which is undoubtedly an ideal place for tourists to dive and discover the coral reefs of the Red Sea.

Egypt has about 24 nature reserves with multiple ecosystems, with a combined area of about 100,000 km², equivalent to 10% of Egypt’s total area, the most important of which are Ras Mohammed, St. Catherine’s Reserve, and Nabq Reserve in South Sinai.

The first Egyptian site to be added to the World Natural Heritage List is the Valley of the Whales, which contains more than 130 sites from around the world under the auspices of UNESCO.

It is one of the most important forms of tourism promotion that has become an essential factor in tourist places, and the most prominent activities of this activity are the Al-Jazeera Equestrian Club, the Golf Club, and the Fishing Club, in addition to sports centers in the Red Sea, Hurghada, and Sharm El-Sheikh.

Golf tourism attracts distinguished tourists to Egypt to practice their favorite sports in very beautiful courses and in wonderful tourist places such as Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, and Luxor.

The emergence of new and huge shopping malls in Egypt has helped develop this type of tourism, making it one of the favorite destinations especially for Arab tourists, in this context most investors who develop international tourism development projects try to include the construction of new shopping malls in their projects.

Egypt is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, due to its natural beauty, historical wealth, religious and cultural monuments, and Pharaonic monuments that date back to the ancient Egyptians who were characterized by their wisdom and heritage.

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