Under the title ‘Top 50 Destinations to Travel to in 2025,’ the American travel and leisure magazine, Travel + Leisure, published a photo report featuring a list of these destinations, describing them as worth visiting in the coming year.
The city of Luxor was among the most distinguished destinations for cultural tourism. The report noted that 2024 was the year of Nile cruises, while 2025 is the year to enjoy one of Egypt’s most exciting and enjoyable cities, Luxor.
It explained that Luxor is renowned for its remarkable collection of ancient temples, which have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1979, in addition to its many luxurious and vibrant hotels and Nile cruises.
In a related development, the British newspaper, The Telegraph, has selected the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) as one of the best tourist destinations worldwide in 2024.
This selection was included in a list compiled by the newspaper, based on the opinions of its readers, for the best and worst 50 tourist destinations around the world.
The Telegraph noted the museum’s current soft opening. The newspaper added that this museum is the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, the ancient Egyptian civilization.
It pointed out that upon its full opening, the museum will allow visitors to enjoy viewing a large number of artifacts belonging to the ancient Egyptian civilization from different historical periods, including the complete collection of the golden king Tutankhamun’s tomb.
The GEM is currently undergoing a soft opening of several of its areas, including a visit to the Obelisk Hall, the Grand Entrance Hall featuring a statue of King Ramses II, and the Grand Staircase, which displays a collection of the finest monumental artifacts that exemplify the masterpieces of ancient Egyptian sculpture.
The tour concludes with a breathtaking panoramic view of the timeless Pyramids of Giza.
Additionally, the soft opening includes visits to the main halls, which house 12 galleries showcasing distinctive artifacts from the pre-dynastic era to the Greco-Roman periods. The partial opening also encompasses a visit to the Children’s Museum and the commercial area, which includes restaurants and cafes
