10 Things To Do In Egypt In 2022

10 Things To Do In Egypt In 2022

Holidays in Egypt are one of the most popular among tourists from different countries.

Holidays in Egypt are one of the most popular among tourists from different countries. Home of the pharaohs gives its guests the azure depth of the Mediterranean Sea, the rich underwater world of the eastern coast, the healing sands of Safaga, beautiful oases in the desert, the unique Valley of the Nile, the world's oldest monuments of architecture and culture. As well as, museums with the best collections, national cuisine, entertainment for every taste and unique flavor of eastern cities. All this diversity in combination with eternal summer, low prices and decent service create an alluring image of the sunny country.

Here is a list of the best activities you can indulge in on your tour to Egypt:

1) Diving

2) Pyramids

3) Coral Canyon

4) Swimming with dolphins

5) Safari

6) Giza – Learn To Make Papyrus

7) Islamic Cairo – Shop For Leather, Jewels, And Perfumes

8) The Nile – Sail On A Lit River Cruise

9) Heracleion – Dive To The Lost City Under The Sea

10) Climb Mount Sinai For a Sunset View

1) Diving

The most popular and paramount thing tourists do is dive. The underwater world of this region is incredibly beautiful. You will not see it anywhere else, neither in the Maldives nor in the Caribbean. The Red Sea has a unique beauty of reefs, corals, and fish. Take part in diving can all tourists. Before diving, everyone listens to a briefing, learns how to breathe, copes with panic and learns the elements that will help communicate with the instructor underwater. Once you've overcome your fear, you'll want to dive again. For diving, there are special places where there are the most fish and colored corals. If fear conquers you, then you can always go snorkeling and admire the fish without diving into the depths.

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2) Pyramids

This is one of the main attractions of Egypt. And even here the country tried to make comfortable conditions for tourists. Egyptians have built a new highway, on which the tourist buses are much faster to get from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo. The Pyramids of Cheops attract tourists from all over the world. Travelers are encouraged to learn the history of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, walk along the Nile, see Cairo or see how papyrus is made.

3) Coral Canyon

At an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level is the breathtaking Grand Coral Canyon. It used to be the seabed of the Red Sea, and now it is a historical place where tourists are offered to look at shells and dried corals. Stone in the form of birds, goblets, rocks. Walking along the Coral Canyon, the main thing is to turn on the fantasy. At the end of the walk, you can have tea with the Bedouins and see how they live.

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4) Swimming with dolphins

This opportunity is hard to miss. After a couple of minutes with these animals, you will feel a surge of strength and energy. You can swim with dolphins at the Dolphinarium in Sharm El Sheikh. Be prepared that you will have to pay extra for video and photography. Tourists are offered in a group of 5 people are provided with 30 minutes to swim with a dolphin.

5) Safari

Desert safari, meet the Bedouins, and ride on camels. You can go on a mini desert trip during the day or in the evening. The main thing is to bring a scarf that can cover your face and head from the dust. You can ride quad bikes, like those who drive a car, as well as those who will sit behind a quad bike for the first time.

6) Giza – Learn To Make Papyrus

One of the Egyptian civilization’s greatest achievements was the invention of paper. Specifically, they made writing material out of pulp derived from the papyrus tree that still grows along the Nile. At the Papyrus Institute in Giza (which is where the Pyramids are) visitors are enthralled with a demo of the way we believe the first Egyptians made paper. Interestingly, papyrus is one of the most famous things to buy in Egypt, and you can easily get your hands on papyrus souvenirs here to remember your Egypt trip in a very meaningful way.

7) Islamic Cairo – Shop For Leather, Jewels, And Perfumes

Behind the walled city lies what used to be the heart of the Islamic empire in Egypt. While there are stunning mosques that will delight history and art lovers, there is also the world’s oldest shopping center on the streets of Islamic Cairo. You can take a walking tour by yourself of this place, and buy loads of oriental jewelry, leather bags, and even Egyptian itra and aromatic spices, which is surely one of the most enjoyable things to do in Cairo at night. Your bargaining skills will help a lot here, as there is no way to say what item is really worth what.

8) The Nile – Sail On A Lit River Cruise

Sailing over the beautiful Nile during dusk or at night is among the most invigorating and relaxing things to do in Egypt. In fact, the best way to see the ancient sights between the cities of Luxor and Aswan is to hop on to a multi-day River Nile cruise that offers a splendid perspective of the famous attractions of these two cities, and shows how these cities sparkle at night!

9) Heracleion – Dive To The Lost City Under The Sea

A mere legend once, the city of Thonis-Heracleion has now turned into a fascination for travelers. Dominating various rare inscriptions and ancient texts, this city has been lying hidden from the eyes of the world for thousands of years, submerged in the depths of the sea. And finally, after years of searching, it has been discovered lying at the bottom of Abu Qir Bay off the coast of Egypt.

Deep down in those waters are some amazing structures of this submerged city, including 64 ships, 700 anchors, caskets of gold coins, tall statues, and best of all – the remains of a massive temple dedicated to the god Amun-Gereb. Diving to the depths to see those well-preserved ruins is among the best things to do in Egypt for thrill-seekers and those who wish to catch a rare glimpse into Egyptian life 2300 years ago.

10) Climb Mount Sinai For a Sunset View

One of the most interesting things to do in Egypt is climbing Mount Sinai to view the breathtaking sunrise from the summit. Mount Sinai is one of the most sacred places in the Christian, Islamic, and Jewish religions because it is where a covenant was established between Jesus and his people.

If you're not physically fit, you can also use a camel to go up to the summit. There are many "cafés" on the way up, so you can take a break and have tea, coffee, water, or some snacks.