Egypt is perhaps the most amazing place on the Earth as far as ancient archeological sites are concerned. Nowhere else can such a concentration of relatively well-preserved structures can be found. For this, the country is receiving each year millions of tourists which make up for over 20% of its GDP. There are many other interesting things in Egypt besides the ancient monuments: the beaches and coral reefs, the desert and its mountains, the bustling city life and culture of Cairo and Alexandria – but for most people, Egypt is still about the temples and tombs first.

Going alongside the Nile, one will encounter most of these temples and tombs. In the region of Cairo, the number one attraction and the most iconic monuments of all Egypt can be found: the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Also not to be missed in the city is the great Egyptian Museum which houses an incredible number of statues and artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Just south of the metropolis one can also visit the scarce remains of the capital of the old Kingdom, Memphis. Nearby are the other pyramids, that is the earliest ones built in Egypt which can be found in Saqqara.

Moving further south, between Cairo and Luxor, one will encounter the barely remaining city of controversial Pharaoh Akhenaten in Al-Amarna. More interestingly, as one continues along, the temple of Abydos is perhaps the most beautiful of all Egypt. One can get off the train at Al Balyana to take a cab to Abydos. The next major point of interest is the Temple of Hathor in Dendera. Dating from the Greek period, it features impressive columns and is entirely dedicated to the feminine aspect.

Luxor is next and the concentration of temples and tombs here is unequaled. Dubbed as the biggest open-air museum in the world, one can appreciate the temples of Luxor, Karnak and the Luxor museum inside the city itself. Moving to the other side of the Nile, on the West bank, the visitor will find the famed Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and loads of other tombs from the Ancient Egyptian nobility » Read more: Visiting the Temples and Tombs of Ancient Egypt between Cairo and Luxor

The all inclusive holidays in Hurghada are most popular because of the sea. Hurghada is located on the Red Sea Coast and has the best Egypt holiday packages. This is because the main attraction is scuba diving, mainly in the area around the Red Sea as well as in Giftun Island. Deciding to spend cheap holidays here will definitely be met with approval by the whole family.

There are several guides from the local diving centers who give assistance to tourists so you do not need to worry about safety. There are local diving centers that are situated in the five star hotels or resorts. You can make reservations in these resorts to have easier access if you are a scuba diving fanatic. These hotels and resorts also organize enjoyable boat rides for the tourists. If you are an experienced diver then there are several amazing wrecks that you can explore. El Minya which is an Egyptian military vessel is one of the wrecks that were sunk in 1969 by Israeli warplanes. » Read more: All Inclusive Egypt Holiday Packages In Hurghada