Top Egypt’s Impressive Cultural Destinations

The ancient Egyptians and Arabs were incredible builders, and visitors can still marvel at their legacy today. That's why we've put together a list for travelers who wish to embark on a cultural journey to Egypt. This post serves as an introduction to the country’s historical treasures. We've narrowed the list down to seven sites to pique your interest.

Here are some of Egypt’s impressive cultural destinations:

Luxor Temple:

The Temple, built between 1100-1600 BC as a shrine to the gods Amun, Chons, and Mut, contains 14 huge columns that are 23 meters high and around 10 meters in circumference. Luxor temple became the place where Egyptian kings were crowned, and it also has a history with figures like Alexander the Great and the Romans.

Saladin Castle:

The renowned castle, dating from the Ayyubid Period, reopened in 2021 and welcomes visitors worldwide. It was an ideal place to stay for Mamlouk and Ottoman Rulers. Notably, Mohamed Ali Basha stayed there, and several international singers presented their concerts at this landmark.

Egyptian Museum:

This leading museum contains well-known precious treasures of Pharaoh's families and old parchment collections, all organized wonderfully. It’s a display of the extraordinary creativity of the Ancient Egyptians and Pharaoh times, with pieces cherry-picked from every major archaeological spot in Egypt. If you have just one day in Tahrir Square, Cairo, this museum should be on top of your to-do list.

Old Cairo:

A city rich in heritage, monuments, iconic bazaars, street food, domestic malls, and luxury hotels and restaurants; Ancient Cairo has something for everyone. It has a great history encounter within the ancient Walls of Fatimid Cairo. Tourists can have the opportunity to see the Great Mosque of Al-Hakim Bamr Ellah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts thousands of devotees to its prayer halls and compounds every year.

Once you’ve marveled at the astonishing Fatimid remains, be sure to travel the old medina and its yellow-washed lodges, try delicious Egyptian Kabbab in the local restaurants there, and explore the amazing Mosque of the Hussain.