Types of tourism
Egypt has been a destination for many tourists because of its wonderful attractions, geographical location and moderate climate. The most common tourism types in Egypt are cultural, religious, leisure and medical tourism, beach tourism, marine tourism, desert tourism, sports tourism, golf tourism, safari tourism, environmental tourism and festival tourism. Each type of tourism has its characteristics and advantages that will urge you to return.
Cultural Tourism
Egypt contains a large proportion of historical places in the world, the city of Luxor in upper Egypt contain a third of the world's monuments. The pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure ) are one of the seven world ancient wonders which were used to be tombs for powerful kings and queens. They express the greatness and creativity of the ancient Egyptians. Sphinx also is located in Giza. Ain Shams or Heliopolis is one of the most important archaeological areas and the oldest capitals in the ancient world situated in Ain Shams, a northeastern suburb of Cairo. Egyptian cities are full of ancient sites which express the cultural tourism; for example, Abu Simbel Temple, Habu Temple, Hathour Temple, Valley of the Kings in Luxor, and Philae Temple in Aswan.
Recreational Tourism
Egypt is characterized by two seas that have gorgeous shorelines full of many marvelous views; they are the White Sea and the Red Sea. The Red Sea is known for its pure water and amazing coral reefs, you can do marine activities there. The Gulf of the Aqaba is a perfect place to do water sports and the Gulf of Suez is a place for tourism resorts. If you go to the Red Sea region, you will surely enjoy the pure water and colorful coral reefs and diversified colors of rare fish. Go to Sinai where you can be entertained with the beautiful landscapes of hills and mountains and long beaches which are extended on the Gulf of Suez and Aqaba.
Medical Tourism
The medical tourism is very important for those who aim to be treated, from diseases; they can visit particular places containing springs and wells helping in the treatment. The medical tourism is not limited to the previous places but there are also many springs, wells, and areas for treatments for different diseases such as Pharao and Moses baths in Sinai, Dakhla oasis as Nasser wells are three deep wells gathered in a swimming pool. Their warm water is used for the treatment of rheumatism, kidney stones, renal colic, skin inflammation diseases and some digestive complications. You will also be relaxed by the wonderful view of the green area surrounding the wells. Treatment for many diseases such as rheumatism, rheumatoid, joint pains and some kinds of inner bone inflammations. This can be achieved through burying your ill parts in the sand for a particular time. Hurghada sands of Safaga, Farafra Oasis are particularly good. Consequently, I can say that Egypt is always a unique enjoyable destination for tourists, from all over the world of different circumstances.