The Valley of the Kings is located in Luxor, on the West Bank of the River Nile, and is the site of many historical attractions. There are over 60 tombs with over 120 chambers in the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs were buried here. They believed that they would meet their gods here in the afterlife. You will also find the area that the tomb of Tutankhamen was discovered. Unfortunately the majority of the tombs are not open to the public. This truly unique place has been a popular location for archaeological exploration since the 18th Century. It is also one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and in 1979 it became a World Heritage Site.

Luxor Temple

The Temple at Luxor is right in the centre of Luxor, so if you do head to Luxor you shouldn’t miss it. The temple, built around 1400BC, was the primary place that the annual festival of Opet was celebrated. You’ll be amazed as it dawns on you that this place has been in existence for well over 3000 years. An evening visit affords the opportunity to see the complex spectacularly lit up. The temple is a must see.

The Temple of Karnak

This vast complex of ruined temples, pylons and chapels is located near Luxor. It has been noted in history as on of the most important places of Ancient Egypt’s worshiping. Everything here is covered in ancient hieroglyphics, the result of which is spectacular. You’ll also find cultural performances, and sound a light shows about the history of Kamak’s Temples.

The Egyptian Museum

Located in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is home to over 120,000 items of treasured found around Egypt. It is advisable to arrive at the museum early, as it is one of the busiest tourist attractions in the country. It is here you will find many of the treasures that were discovered within the tombs as well as over 20 actual mummies in the Royal Mummy Room. The star attraction here, however, is undoubtedly the tomb of Tutankhamen and the treasures buried with it. The solid gold mask which rested upon the king’s head is a favourite with visitors and is guaranteed to draw the crowd. This mask weighs 24.5 pounds of solid gold and it is believed that the face on the front looks very much like that of the King.

The Great Sphynx of Giza

The Great Sphynx is the largest statue created from one piece of stone. With the body of a lion and a human head it was believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians in around 3000BC. The Sphynx was buried up to its neck in sand until the 1920s when it was fully uncovered.

The Pyramids of Giza

If you are at the Sphynx then there is not a chance that you will be missing the Pyramids. Of Giza’s three main pyramids, the most famous is the Great Pyramid. Years of weather erosion have turned the originally smooth, polished limestone into step like structures all the way to the top. Only the top of the smallest pyramid has some of its limestone left but this lacks the polished texture too due to erosion. Of the sevent wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid is the only one still in existence.

Egypt is the kind of place where wonderful memories are made. If you are taking advantage of the cheap Sharm holidays that you find, then you cannot afford to miss any of these amazing attractions that this awe inspiring country has to offer.

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