It will be hard to miss the spectacular Luxor Temple, if you travel to ancient Thebes located in the center of Luxor city. The Luxor Temple was built largely by Ramesses II and Amenhotep III around 1400BC. The main purpose was to celebrate the Opet festival. On to the temple, many rulers built yet it always remained a place of worship for later Muslims and Christians. A mosque that is one of the highlights of the site, was built inside the temple still exists.

At night, Luxor Temple is beautifully lit so it’s worth visiting the site at sunset. Visit hours are 9am – 6pm and is 20 Egyptian Pounds for admission. See more information about Luxor, Thebes and Karnak here, including how to get to the major sites and where to stay.

Whether you are a professional diver or an amateur snorkeler you will love Hurghada on the Red Sea. It is one of the top destinations in Egypt for those who looking to enjoy some of the world’s clearest waters or simply relax on the beach and enjoy spectacular coral reefs. More than 10 miles of beach offered by Hurghada and have plenty of accommodation, nightclubs and restaurants for all budgets.

Here, diving is the most popular attraction and there are numerous diving schools and centers around the town. To see hundreds of spectacular fish, you can expect both around and along the shore nearby islands. For a dash of color there’s: lionfish, the blue-spotted stingray, the Spanish Dancer Nudibranch and Hurghada Star. You can also see hammerhead sharks, whale sharks and dolphins, for those divers looking for bigger thrills. In addition, you can always head inland with the Bedouins for a camel ride, if you get bored on the beach.