Visit 6 top places in Egypt via virtual tour

Here is our special selection of the best places to visit in Egypt with a virtual tour:

1. Pyramid of Djoser The Pyramid of Djoser is located in Saqqara and was the first pyramid to be built. Recently, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism released a virtual tour that allowed all curious people to explore this magnificent sign of ancient Egyptian civilization. The Pyramid of Djoser was built by the ancient engineer Imhotep during the reign of Pharaoh Nathri Kut (Djoser). The virtual tour offers a detailed look at what marked a change in the royal burial system in ancient Egypt. It was the very first pyramid ever built. It is a relatively simple pyramid compared to the pyramids of Giza, but considering that it was the first attempt by the ancient Egyptians to build their tombs above ground, it is a phenomenal work of art and a forever priceless legacy of ancient civilization.

2. Wahti Tomb The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism recently launched the Wahti Tom Virtual Tour on its official website and social media accounts around the world. This has now allowed all people interested in visiting the interior of Wahti Tomb to view it virtually. The tomb is located in the Saqqara region and in 2018, according to Minister Khalid Al-Anany, it is considered one of the greatest discoveries of the decade. It is known that Wahti Tomb belonged to a priest in the Fifth Dynasty. The interior carvings of Wahti Tomb show the love and devotion that Wahti had towards his mother, the carvings also show activities such as pottery making, religious ceremonies, musical performances, sailing boats and the making of funerary furniture.

3. Sultan Barquq Mosque-Madrassa This mosque is located in the very heart of the great city of Cairo. The Mosque Virtual Tour - Madrassa Sultan Barquq is a great option for a virtual tour of Egypt. It was originally a religious school in the Middle Ages in Egypt, when the city of Cairo was a trading center between the East and the West. The mosque features beautiful Islamic architecture and the virtual tour is able to capture the place in detail, making it a great experience for those who are passionate about Islamic history and architecture.

4. Ben Ezra Synagogue The Ben Ezra Synagogue is located in the Old Cairo area and is another sign of Egypt’s religious diversity. The synagogue, which is now mainly used as a museum, was once a place of religious practice for the Jewish community in Egypt and its location is known as the exact spot where Moses was found by a member of the royal family in ancient Egypt. With its magnificent interior, the synagogue is an ideal choice for a virtual tour, offering the opportunity to explore the beautiful details of its interior and at your own pace.

5. Tomb of Menna The Tomb of Menna dates back to the 18th Dynasty and is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian monuments from that period. The interior of the tomb’s carvings suggest information about the sun god Amun-Re, as well as information about the royal family, including his wife Henuttawa and Menna, and their children. An interesting fact about the Tomb of Menna is that all the paintings featuring Menna have been defaced.

6. Tomb of Queen Meresankh III The Tomb of Queen Meresankh III, located in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza, is likely unknown to most visitors to Egypt, but we can guarantee that once you enjoy the virtual experience of the Tomb of Queen Maresankh III, it will definitely be on your list of top places to visit in Egypt. The walls feature magnificent reliefs that have survived to this day. The advantage of virtual travel is the ability for one to explore the details without rushing, without having to wait in lines. A great way to gain inspiration and knowledge, as some virtual tours offer a guided audio recording.