The top 10 tourist destinations in Egypt after the Forbes report... visited by millions annually

Charming tourist places and a wonderful atmosphere attract tourists and Egyptians who want to spend happy times and enjoy the picturesque nature of Egypt. You will not find a governorate without distinctive places that catch the eye, from the area of the pyramids to the beauty of the Nile and the temples in Upper Egypt to the beautiful beaches in the coastal governorates, which is what made many reports The world says that Egypt is the number one tourist destination in Africa, the latest of which is a report by the American Forbes magazine.

The 10 best tourist places in Egypt

These are the 10 most important tourist places in Egypt, filled with picturesque areas, charming beaches, and archaeological areas that amount to two-thirds of the world’s monuments, according to official data announced by international organizations and published data from each governorate, the most important of which are the following:

1- South Sinai Governorate contains many distinctive tourist places, including the charming beaches in the cities of Dahab and Taba, enjoying the coral reefs, the mountains of St. Catherine on which God Almighty was transfigured, the Baths of Pharaoh, and other distinctive tourist areas.

2- The charming beaches and natural reserves in the Red Sea Governorate, including Giftun Island, Wadi El Gemal Reserve, Bayoud Island and other distinctive beaches, and enjoying the picturesque coral reefs in Marsa Alam and Hurghada, as well as other tourist places such as the Sand Museum, the Aquarium Exhibition, and the safari. 

The best tourist places in Luxor and Aswan

3- Luxor Governorate contains many distinctive archaeological sites that are visited by millions during the four seasons, including the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Karnak Temple, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, and the Mummification Museum.

4- The Wadi Al-Rayan Reserve, Lake Qarun, Tunis Village, and the waterways are among the most important tourist attractions in Fayoum, in addition to the petrified forests, Qarun Palace, and safari trips.

5- In Aswan Governorate, Abu Simbel Temple, Philae Temple, the High Dam, Kompopo Temple, the Nubia Museum, and Elephantine Island are among the most important tourist places visited by foreign and Egyptian tourists.

6- The Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx are among the most important tourist places visited by millions of tourists worldwide annually and are located in Giza Governorate.

7- Alexandria Governorate contains many tourist places that are visited by millions, and it contains Qaitbay Citadel, the Library of Alexandria, the Column of Columns, the Roman Theater, the cemeteries of Kom el-Shuqafa, the Marine Biology Museum, Montazah Gardens, and many other distinctive tourist places and beaches that are visited by millions. annually.

8- Marsa Matrouh is more targeted at domestic tourism, and the governorate enjoys its charming, widespread beaches and turquoise waters, and there are many tourist attractions, the most important of which are the Rommel Museum, the Salt Cave, and others.

The most important tourist places in Cairo and Giza governorates

9- The governorates of Cairo and Giza contain many tourist places, including archaeological areas such as the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Citadel of Saladin, and attractive areas for citizens such as the historic Cairo area, Khan al-Khalili, the Zoo in Giza, and many, many tourist areas. Which is visited by citizens in Cairo and Giza, which are full of places visited by millions of tourists annually.

10- The Bahariya Oasis, which contains more than 400 sulfur springs used by tourists for medical tourism. The oases are 365 kilometers away from Giza Governorate, and there are many tourist attractions in the oases, including the Sacred Birds Cemetery and the Valley of the Golden Mummies Cemetery.