11 amazing places to visit in Egypt that aren't the pyramids or Luxor

Ask anyone what they know about Egypt and they will probably tell you about the pyramids, mummies and King Tut. However, although the pyramids and King Tut are some of the nation's most incredible treasures, there are so many more places to visit in Egypt.

Here are 11 incredible places to visit in Egypt that get less attention than others.

This was one of the oldest cities in ancient Egypt. Situated near the towns of el-Araba el Madfuna and al-Balyana, Abydos is most notable for its memorial temple for Seti I.

Nestled in upper Egypt between Esna and Aswan, Edfu is famous for the Temple of Horus. Remains of ancient pyramids can also be found some 5 km north.

Located at the foot of Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine is an ideal launch point for all sorts of trekking adventures.

Tanis is home to several prominent archaeological sites such as a temple for Amun and a very important ancient royal necropolis.

Located between the Qattara Depression and the Egyptian Sand Sea, this oasis was first settled in the 10th millennium BC.

Some 80 km northeast of Sharm El-Sheikh, this perfect diving destination was formerly a Bedouin fishing village.

This developing tourist hotspot on the western shore of the Red Sea is sure to impress you with its blue waters and sandy beaches.

The unique rock formations are a major draw to this area located 370 km from Cairo in the Giza Governorate.

Dubbed as "The Bride of Upper Egypt," this bustling city is teaming with life and interesting culture down every street.

This national park is situated at the southern extreme of the Sinai Peninsula, overlooking the Gulf of Suez. The now infamous islands of Tiran and Sanafir are part of the national park. You can enjoy the beach, the desert and incredible coral reefs in this diverse landscape.

Located some 20 km south of Giza, this was an ancient capital city in lower Egypt. With numerous temple ruins to visit, you can also see a 10 meter long statue of Rameses II in the museum.