Middle East & Africa Attractions: Must-Do Experience
Here's a list of all attractions in Middle East & Africa tagged as 'Must-Do Experience' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Table Mountain and Cableway
If you're visiting Cape Town, Table Mountain is a must-see. Whether you choose to hike or drive to its flat-topped summit (hence the name) or take the Aerial ... Continue Reading »
Mandela Family Museum
Few statesmen enjoy such universal admiration as former South African President Nelson Mandela, the man who led the way on South Africa’s long road to ... Continue Reading »
Giza Pyramids
The sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza still live up to more than 4,000 years of hype. Their extraordinary shape, geometry ... Continue Reading »
Valley of the Kings
The harsh, lunar landscape of the Valley of the Kings is the resting place of numerous New Kingdom pharaohs, whose remains were interred in tombs burrowed ... Continue Reading »
Temple of Karnak
The largest of Luxor’s temples, Karnak was one of the most sacred sites in ancient Egypt. It marked the ascendancy of Thebes (present day Luxor) as the ... Continue Reading »
Egyptian Antiquities Museum
With so much to see in the Egyptian Museum, trying to get around everything in one go is liable to induce chronic 'Pharaonic fatigue'. The best strategy is ... Continue Reading »
Haifa
Haifa (חֵיפָה), the third largest city in Israel, is a very modern city with many different attractions. In addition to religious destinations, there are many ... Continue Reading »
Mount Sinai
For many visitors to St. Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai, the trek to the mountain's 2,285 meter (7,495 foot) summit is a highlight of ... Continue Reading »
Western Wall
Perhaps the most significant landmark of the Jewish people and symbol of the Old City of Jerusalem, the Western Wall (or the Wailing Wall) is the last ... Continue Reading »
Apartheid Museum
The injustice, cruelty and day-to-day absurdities of white minority rule are impressively detailed in Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum. “Apartheid”, meaning ... Continue Reading »
Dubai Souk
Unlike anything you have seen in the world, Dubai’s Gold Souk is a market that showcases seemingly endless amounts of gold jewelry. With over 300 jewelers on ... Continue Reading »
Aswan High Dam
Built in the 1960s, the Aswan High Dam was an engineering marvel at the time and changed the face of Egypt. It increased the cultivable land by 30% and ... Continue Reading »
Sphinx
The Great Sphinx of Giza is the greatest monumental sculpture of the ancient world and measures a massive 240 ft (73 m) long by 66 ft (20 m) high. It is ... Continue Reading »
Petra
Petra: highlight not just of Jordan but of the entire Middle East; sublime and mysterious city; incomparable jewel of ancient architecture. Petra was once ... Continue Reading »
Castle of Good Hope
In the late 1600s, the Dutch East India Company constructed the Castle of Good Hope as a maritime resupply station, and over the years, it became the seat of ... Continue Reading »
- Animal Park
- Beach
- Castle
- Cemetery
- Cultural Experience
- Good for Honeymoons
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Place to Sleep
- Holy Place
- Island
- Market
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Mosque
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Plaza / Square
- Reef
- Restaurant
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Spa
- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
- Temple
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Winery
- Bazaar
- Casino
- Cave
- Church / Cathedral
- Good for Families
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Hotel
- Lake
- Monastery
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Mountain
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Popular with Locals
- Religious Experience
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Scuba Diving
- Shrine
- Statue / Monument
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Synagogue
- Theme Park
- Tip - When to Go
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
- Waterfall
- Zoo
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