Take a virtual tour of Egypt’s finest attractions

Good news for travellers sitting at home, as now you can explore places to visit in Egypt with the help of a virtual tour. Egypt has launched Experience Egypt that will give you a tour of all the major destinations of the ancient land. You can find this initiative launched on social media platforms and the official website.
Egypt, as we all know is one of the most popular destinations in the world, full of archaeological wonders, the stunning Great Pyramid of Giza, the myths and legends of Pharaohs. Now, you can get all of these experiences sitting at home. During these times of lockdown across the globe, this new initiative is going to help travellers overcome their boredom, and explore Egypt via a virtual tour.
According to Iman Ziad, Deputy Minister for Tourism and Antiquities, “Our message to people is to stay home, stay safe, and enjoy the beautiful sites that make us all proud. We’re pushing for virtual tours to send a message to the entire world about our history. ”

The tour happened on April 10, 2020, and viewers were presented with the opportunity of exploring one the finest tombs on Luxor’s West Bank, the Menna Tomb in Theban Necropolis. It goes back to the 18th Dynasty, and is a popular landmark here in Egypt. The second tour features Queen Meresankh III’s tomb. She was the granddaughter of King Khufu, who is known as the person behind building the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Those who have seen the tour say that the experience is unforgettable as the details are really astonishing. You can get an actual sense of the place, and the era to which these alluring architectural marvels belong to, and that is really more than we can ask for during these times.