Types Of Tourism In Egypt

 

The tourism industry remains one of the main sources of national income for any tourist country like Egypt and as a result, the Egyptian Authorities always pay great attention to developing the tourism sector. What makes Egypt is the best-known tourist destination in the Middle East is that it has a magnificent history, a timeless civilization of more than 5000 years with a huge variety of an endless number of antiquities, artifacts, and monuments. The Ancient Egypt Civilization has many hidden secrets which need to be revealed and that’s why, Many thousands of tourists from all over the world enjoy Egypt tours each year to impress how the Pharaonic ancestors had constructed their massive glorious pyramids, temples, tombs, and many more of their heritage and how these ruins remain till today. Not only Egypt’s monumental sites but also Egypt’s blissful climate throughout the whole year and its geographical location in the middle of the area make Egypt the first top destination listed in the travel plans of most travelers and adventurers.

 

Another advantage for travel and adventure lover that never be found in any other country rather than Egypt is that Egypt combines numerous types of tourism that will meet all the requests of the travel lovers and satisfy all the desires. The most common type of tourism in Egypt is of course the cultural tourism or as it’s named the historical tourism which is related to visiting the ancient monumental destinations and observe the timeless treasures of the ancestors. In addition, there are many other types that encourage travelers to select Egypt to be his/her tip-top destination such as religious tourism, recreational tourism, medical tourism, desert tourism, eco-tourism, and diving and sea activities tourism and let’s explain the major types in details.

 

Religious Tourism

Egypt is the house of the heavenly religions where people of different beliefs had met and lived together for many years and as a result, the land of pharaohs had gathered all the dominations. So, if you are fond of religious tourism, Egypt is a suitable destination that will satisfy your needs with a very wealthy religious background. Let’s divide the Egyptian religious attractions into:

Islamic Attractions:

Egypt is an Islamic country so most of Egypt rulers in the Islamic Empire pay great attention to building a lot many more of the Islamic attractions and most of the Islamic landmarks at this period had taken the structure of the mosque and here is a list of the most historically renowned mosques in Egypt:

• Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque
• Al Azhar Mosque
• Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque
• Sultan Hassan Mosque
• Al Refaie Mosque
• Mohammad Ali Mosque
• Al Hakim Mosque
• Sayyida Zeinab Mosque

Note: All these mosques are located in different districts inside Cairo.

Another structure of the Islamic landmarks is the castles and citadels which were mainly built to defend the country against the attacks of the enemies and here are the most common citadels in Egypt:

• Salah El-Din Citadel
• Citadel of Qaitbey in Alexandria
• Aqaba Castle
• Al Arish Castle

Coptic Attractions

There are also a number of the Christian and Coptic landmarks in Egypt which attract tourists and adventurers from all over the world just like:

• The Hanging Church
• St Mary Church
• Church of Abu Serga
• Church of the Holy Virgin
• Church of Saint Menas
• St Catherine Monastery

And in Egypt, there are also some historical sightseeing related to the Jewish just like Ben Ezra Synagogue, Mount Sinai, and the Jewish Alley or as it’s called in Arabic “Haret AL Yahood” which gathered hundreds of the Jewish and it’s still in existence till now.

Medical Tourism

If you are one of whom they have troubles in bone, muscles, or skin, it’s advisable to come to Egypt since Egypt is one of the recognizable places that have natural oasis and mineral water which is considered an effective cure for a lot of diseases. Also, some sandy spots on the Red Sea are classified as a curing center for some of the bone and muscle aches and in this case, you will be treated by sitting in the sands.

Among the best known medical tourist centers in Egypt are Helwan, Sinai, Hurghada, Ain El Sira, Al Ain Sokhna as well as the Oasis just like:

• Bahariya Oasis
• Farafra Oasis
• Nasser Wells
• Sands of Safaga

Recreational Tourism

Egypt is the best recreational spot in the world that’s why it’s located on the shores of the Red Sea, Suez Gulf, Aqaba Gulf as well as the Mediterranean Sea. Thus, if you are one of the recreational or sea lovers, you will reach the maximum limit of joy and relaxation in Egypt. You will enjoy the pure crystal waters of the Red Sea and the charming coastal beaches in many tourist cities just like Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam, El Gouna, Dahab, and Al Ain EL Sokhna. In these cities, you will impress the beauty of the Red Sea through some of the marvelous water activities such as Snorkeling, Scuba Diving onboard well-equipped boats, and accompanied by a highly qualified instructor. Another activity you will experience there is to ride a quad bike for a marvelous desert safari trip, take some photos, and explore the wonders of the Egyptian deserts. Swimming in the pool and relaxing over the sands of the gorgeous coastal beaches are other options you can try while you are on the Red Sea.