Egypt, with its rich and distinctive history, is a country that offers a lot to tourists, and a traveler can never see everything in one or even a couple of visits. That is why there are a number of monuments and activities that tourists are advised not to miss if they visit Egypt. These include:

• Visiting the Pyramids of Giza
• Visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
• Visiting Saladin Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque
• Visiting the White Desert
• Diving or snorkeling in Sinai or cities situated on the Red Sea
• Going on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa
• Exploring St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai
• Eating kebab and kofta, the traditional Egyptian meat dish
• Visiting the Luxor and Karnak temples in Luxor
• Visiting Abu Simbel
• Going to Khan El Khalili touristic market in Cairo
• Exploring Islamic Cairo on foot
• Discovering the magic of Egyptian oases like Siwa or Bahariya
• Visiting the monuments of the West Bank of Luxor, including the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings
• Eating “fool” (Egyptian fava beans) and “koshary” (a traditional Egyptian pasta dish)

These are just the highlights of what Egypt has to offer. There are many more places around the country to enjoy, but if you are in a hurry, use these as a guide. You are sure to see many more incredible things along the way.