4 Days in Egypt
Egypt " The Land of Pharaohs" has a great rich history which dating back to the beginning of civilization, it is full of mysterious wonders and you can’t see every single inch of it. However, when you plan to book Egypt itinerary 4 days, you have to focus on the best Egypt attractions which ranging from nature to temples, to mummies, to vast pyramids that you can visit. and here is your guide to spending 4 days in Egypt.
What You Can See in Egypt in 4 Days?
When planning a trip to Egypt. The first thing that comes to mind is what are the best tourist places that I should visit in Egypt especially if I have a short trip for only 4 days. Therefore, we present this article to know you about the most famous tourist cities located in Egypt and the best tourist attractions within each city.
First: Cairo "The Capital of Egypt"
Cairo is a charming city whose streets tell the history of Egyptian people and its ancient civilization, which influenced humanity throughout the ages. It became an open museum with pharaonic, Islamic and Coptic monuments. Discover more about Cairo facts.
Giza Pyramids Complex
It holds the enchanting three pyramids of king Khufu, Khefra, and Menkaure. While touring in the complex, you will witness the magical Sphinx which considered the biggest statue in the world. So don't forget to give him the life kiss while taking an unforgettable photo with him. That's not all that you can find in the complex, there is the place that the pharaohs used for the mummification process for the ancient Egyptian kings and the famous people called "The Valley Temple".
The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum is located in the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo and overlooks Tahrir Square, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. The museum consists of two main floors, the first floor contains heavy monuments of coffins, paintings, and statues displayed in chronological order. The upper floor contains various archaeological collections, most notably King Tutankhamun and Tanis treasures, as well as two royal mummies. One of the most important artifacts in the museum is the palace of King Narmer, the statue of King Khufu, the mask of King Tutankhamun and a large number of royal treasures.
Saqqara Step Pyramid
After that, transfer to the Saqqara area and witness the first pyramid in Egypt which called "Saqqara Step Pyramid". The Pyramid of Saqqara was built between 2737 BC and 2717 BC. It was erected to remain the tomb of King Zoser, where they build for twenty years.
Memphis City
Leave Saqqara pyramid and head to Memphis city, founded by King Narmer in 3200 BC, and was the capital of Egypt in the era of the ancient state, and was the worship of God Ptah, and is now in the city of Badrasheen in the province of Giza, and 19 km south of Cairo.
Salah El Din Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque
Transfer from era to another era and discover Islamic Cairo. The history of Islamic in Egypt since the entry of Muslim Arabs to it, led by Amr ibn al-Aas in 18 AH, became an Islamic state. There are countless Islamic attractions in Cairo and if you really need to discover what the best of them, so you should visit Salad El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali mosque which exist inside the Citadel.
Al Muizz Street & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Also, you can take an unforgettable tour in Al Muizz street and witness the enchanting mosques which Muslims use for prayer. Khan El Khalili bazaar also is considered one of the best attractions of Cairo where you can buy souvenirs represented in Pharaonic antiques, handcrafts, and the enchanting perfume.
Second: Luxor "The World's Greatest Open Air Museum"
Luxor city is called the city of the hundred doors or the city of the sun, formerly known as Tiba. It is the capital of Egypt in the Pharaonic era, located on the banks of the Nile, which divides it into two parts of the east and west banks.
Karnak Temples
One of the attractions that you should visit in Luxor such as Karnak temple. It is actually a collection of temples, buildings, and columns where it witnesses to many ancient Egyptian ages of Pharaonic. The temple of Karnak is located on the eastern bank of the Nile in the city of Luxor. This temple was built to worship the famous Pharaonic god Amun Ra and his wife, the goddess of death, and their son, God Khons, each of which has its own temple.
Hatshepsut Temple
There also an amazing temple in Luxor that really worth visit which is Hatshepsut temple. The funerary temple, named after the queen it built, is a temple from the 18th Egyptian Dynasty. It is one of the best surviving temples built about 3500 years ago in the Egyptian monastery of Deir El-Bahary on the west bank of the Nile.
Valley of The Kings
If you heard about The Pharaohs' curse, you know that you are talking about the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, where you can hear about many stories full of adventure and suspense, which became known when the discovery of the tomb of the little King Tutankhamun. The novels say there are 40 people from Who participated in the discovery of this cemetery in 1922, died because of trivial reasons, including the person who financed the trip Lord Carnarvon, who died because of (mosquito bite)in Intercontinental Hotel in Cairo ... !!
Colossi of Memnon
Head to two big giants has been entrenched for thousands of years to the right of the road leading to the tombs of the dead in the Valley of the Kings and the Queens. They are guarding the road and all the temples in the west. They are the statue of Memnon, which is located on the road leading to temples, tombs, and monasteries in western Luxor. The statue of Memnon is all that remains of the temple of the commemoration of Pharaoh (Amenhotep III), and the height of the statue of them to 21.90 meters.
That's the best attractions that you can visit in Luxor during your 4 days Egypt tour and, of course, there are many enchanting temples and historical sites in Luxor you can customize through your Egypt vacation packages.
Third: Aswan "The Nubian City"
Aswan is located on the eastern bank of the Nile at a distance of 899 km south of Cairo, a link between Egypt and Sudan, and thus is the gateway to the heart of the African continent, making it an important commercial center.
Abu Simbel Temple
There countless tourist attractions in Aswan start with the famous temples of Abu Simbel. It is visited by many tourists every year from different nationalities around the world. It has a very special splendor, despite the long distance from the city of Aswan for nearly two hours by car.
Philae Temple
Travel to the temple of Philae, the temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis during the third century BC, the goddess Isis was one of the most important and most powerful goddesses in Egypt, which was sanctified by both the Romans and Greece.
Edfu Temple
While being in Aswan, enjoy a trip to Edfu. The temple is the jewel of the city of Edfu, known as the temple of God Horus. Edfu temple is one of the most beautiful and luxurious temples in Egypt at all, and the French archaeologist August Mariette discovered this temple in 1860. The construction of the Edfu temple began in the reign of King Ptolemy III in 237 BC. It took a hundred and eighty years to build, and its decoration ended in 57 BC.
Kom Ombo Temple
It was built in the Roman era. The temple is characterized by exquisite decoration and design. It is distinguished by the mysterious Egyptian decoration. The walls of the temple are characterized by the beauty of their colors, and the beauty of the characters on the walls.
Aswan High Dam
It is the largest and largest architectural project of the twentieth century in terms of architecture ... The High Dam was established to protect Egypt from the high floods that were flooding the country.
The Unfinished Obelisk
This obelisk was carved from granite during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Pharaonic Dynasty. During the sculpture, the sculptors discovered that they had some defects that led to their damage, but they are considered important monuments in the region.
How Can You Visit The Both Attractions of Luxor and Aswan in One Tour?
To explore the attraction of both cities, you need to book one of Egypt Nile cruise packages which enable you to see the beauty of the land on Nile banks and enjoy majestic tours to the best tourist places which we mentioned before with your expert tour guide. The Nile cruise can be launched from Luxor sailing to Aswan and the opposite is true.
Fourth: Alexandria "The Bride of The Mediterranean"
The city of Alexandria has many tourist attractions, historical and cultural, which reflect the various ancient civilizations witnessed by the city of Alexandria through different ages. Here you will find the best attractions in Alexandria.
Qaitbay Citadel
It was built by Sultan Qaitbay (1468 - 1496 AD) on the ruins of the ancient Alexandria lighthouse. This citadel is one of the most beautiful Islamic warplanes in the Mediterranean basin. It was built to repel a potential invasion of Ottoman Turks with an area of 17550 m2.
Pompey's Pillar
It is located above Sedra hill between the current Muslim cemetery area known as Al-Amoud and the Kom Al-Shqafa archaeological plateau.
Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa
It is one of the tombs of Alexandria in the Roman era and located in the neighborhood of Karamoz west of Alexandria and called this name in commemoration of the ancient Greek name "Lucus Keramaicos" which is known as the name of the Romans and in commemoration of the name The ancient Pharaonic Ra-Gadit as mentioned in the Hieroglyphic inscription from the reign of Ptolemy I.
Alexandria Library
It is one of the largest cultural monuments. It is a beacon of culture, Egypt's window of the world and a window of the world to Egypt. It is the first digital library in the 21st century. It includes the Egyptian cultural and human heritage. It is a center for study and dialogue. It has a library of more than eight million books. In Arabic, English, and French as well as a selection of books in other European languages such as German, Italian, Spanish, and other rare languages.
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