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Luxor is called the City of the Hundred Gates or the City of the Sun. It was previously known as Thebes. It was the capital of Egypt in the Pharaonic era. [citation needed] It is located on the banks of the Nile River, which divides it into two parts: the eastern mainland and the western mainland. It is about 670 km away from the Egyptian capital, Cairo, and about 220 km north of Aswan . It includes many ancient Pharaonic monuments divided into the eastern and western sides of the city. The eastern side includes Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Rams Road linking the two temples, and the Luxor Museum. As for the western side, it includes the Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Bahari Temple, Valley of the Queens, Deir el-Medina, The Ramesseum Temple, and the statue of Memnon.

Aswan was known as “Sono” in ancient Egyptian times, meaning market, as it was a commercial center for caravans coming to and from Nubia. Then, in the Ptolemaic era, it was called “Sin,” and the Nubians called it “Yeba Swan.” It was also known as the Land of Gold because it served as a great treasure or cemetery for the Nubian kings who lived there for thousands of years. Before the migration, the borders of Aswan extended from Asna in the east to the borders of Sudan in the south, and its inhabitants were Nubians, but after the Islamic conquest of Nubia, some Arab tribes lived there. Its most important tourist attractions are: Elephantine Island, it includes the Temple of Khnum, in addition to the presence of the Nilometer, the cemetery of the sacred ram, and the gate of King Amenhotep II. And the triad of Satt and Anat. Philae Island, that includes Philae temple, a temple to Hathor, and the visitor can watch the sound and light show at night, which is presented in different languages. Abu Simbel, an archaeological site located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 290 km southwest of Aswan. It is one of the “Nubian Monuments” sites included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Which starts from the direction of the river's flow from Abu Simbel to Philae (near Aswan). Plant Island, it is one of the most important tourist attractions in the city of Aswan, and it is one of the oldest gardens in the world. The Plant Island covers an area of 17 acres, and is divided into 7 sectors of rare and perennial plant life, The Botanical Garden is located in Aswan. On an entire island. It contains many rare trees and plants. The Plant Island witnessed the visits of many prominent historical figures, perhaps the most important of whom were: Nehru, Prime Minister of India, Joseph Tito, President of Yugoslavia, in addition to Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain.

Dahab is an Egyptian tourist city in the South Sinai Governorate. It is located on the Gulf of Aqaba, about 100 km from the city of Sharm El-Sheikh and 87 km from the city of Nuweiba. It was given this name after the golden color of its sand. The city is divided into two parts, the first is located to the south and is called Al-Asla Village and is famous for its simple Bedouin life. The second part is located to the north and is considered the soul and pulse of the city because it includes commercial markets and entertainment places. The city is famous for its clear, pristine beaches and natural diving sites rich in coral reefs. The city includes many prominent tourist places, which are the Ras Abu Galum area, which is a natural reserve and a diving area, the Blue Hole area, which is one of the world-famous diving places, the Canyon area, which is an excellent diving area, It also includes the Lighthouse, Ill Garden and Oasis areas. Dahab includes two bays: Laguna or Ghazala, which is characterized by the presence of the only sandy beach in the city, and Al-Qura, which is located in the center of the city, in addition to the resorts extending along its shores, which merge with the surrounding nature with kiosks made of wood and palm leaves prepared for accommodation.