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Egypt — Land of the Pharaohs

Egypt

Egypt is the cradle of civilisation and one of the world's most iconic tourism destinations. The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak form a heritage portfolio unmatched on earth.

13M+
ANNUAL VISITORS
11.9%
GDP CONTRIBUTION
7
UNESCO SITES
Cairo & The Pyramids

Cairo & The Pyramids

The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx — the last surviving wonder of the ancient world.

The Sphinx, carved from a single ridge of limestone, guards the Giza plateau with its lion's body and human face. At dawn and dusk, when the crowds thin and the desert light paints the monuments in gold, you begin to understand why ancient Greeks counted this among the Seven Wonders of the World.

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Luxor & The Nile Temples

Luxor brings together Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings in one of the richest heritage corridors in the world.

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Luxor & The Nile Temples
Aswan & Abu Simbel

Aswan & Abu Simbel

Aswan and Abu Simbel combine calm Nile scenery, Nubian culture, and some of Egypt's most dramatic temple monuments.

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Red Sea Riviera

Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Marsa Alam give Egypt a strong coastal tourism offer built around reefs, resorts, and marine experiences.

New developments include sustainable luxury resorts designed to preserve marine ecosystems, and Egypt's ongoing investment in Red Sea infrastructure - new airports, marinas, and eco-tourism corridors - is set to double capacity by 2030.

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Red Sea Riviera
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