Explore the best 12 tourist activities in Egypt, According to the "Independent" report

Under the title "The 12 best tourist activities that can be done in Egypt", the British website "The Independent" shed light on the best tourist activities that a tourist can do during his visit to Egypt.

The report, which was published in this regard, began by pointing out that Egypt represents the link between northeastern Africa and the Middle East, where the unique ancient monuments meet with Cairo, the capital, which represents a vital center of culture, explaining the increasing demand that Egypt is witnessing as an attractive tourist destination.                                      

The report noted that a large number of British tourists visited Egypt on Egypt trips last year and that the Egyptian Red Sea resorts in the cities of Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada have become an alternative to European tourist destinations due to their reasonable prices for British travelers, especially those looking for sunny destinations between September and May.

Regarding the most important tourist activities that a tourist can do on his Egypt travelpackages, the report indicated that it is possible to take an Egypt Nile cruise tour on the Nile River, pointing to the splendor of taking a Nile cruise in a floating hotel between the cities of Luxor and Aswan, where you can see the fertile agricultural lands and the wonderful monuments that are located on the banks of the Nile.

Also, it referred to the activity of Sandboarding in the desert and watching the sand dunes on an Egypt desert safari trip, in addition to the landscapes of the Great SandSea in the western desert of Egypt, describing it as one of the best sites in the world for sand skiing, which represents a fun adventure, especially for those who spend their holidays in the city of Sharm el-Sheikh or the city of Hurghada, and noted the atmosphere that can be enjoyed in a Bedouin tent.

As the report indicated, the warm waters of the Red Sea are among the most popular diving destinations in the world, as they are home to coral reefs such as those in the famous Ras Muhammad National Park. In addition to watching underwater waterfalls, shipwrecks, and wonderful marine life, diving can be practiced, and some sites offer eco-diving experiences.

The report also mentioned shopping in the Khan El-Khalili market, which is the most famous and vibrant market in Egypt, as it abounds with workshops for traditional crafts and various commodities such as leather, spices, perfumes, jewels, and oils, as well as ceramics, unique textiles, Arabic lanterns, and gold artifacts.

It also mentioned swimming in the Siwa Oasis, where there are hundreds of natural springs and salt ponds with wonderful turquoise shades, and he referred to Bedouin-style camping in the WhiteDesert in Farafra, western Egypt, and enjoying adventures and landscapes.

The report highlighted some unique activities available in Egypt, such as taking a hot air balloon flight over Luxor to witness the breathtaking sights of the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Nile River. It also mentioned the opportunity to explore the Valley of the Kings, which houses the tombs of ancient kings and nobles, including the renowned tomb of Tutankhamun.

Another recommended activity in the report is hiking at Mount Sinai, especially at sunrise, to witness the stunning mountain peaks and the vast desert landscape. Hikers can also enjoy long walks and have the chance to visit St. Catherine's Monastery, an archaeological site in Egypt that holds a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

In the end, it was added that the Egypt day tours are not complete without visiting the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

The report concluded that one of the fun activities is learning new skills about the Egyptiancuisine, as it is possible to obtain training courses in cooking with the Egyptians, pointing to the great pleasure that can be felt during the tours to learn about the authentic Egyptian foods.