- Petra, Jordan
Known at the ‘Rose City’ for its exquisite architectures carved in pink sandstone, Petra in Jordan has been enchanting travellers with its spendicity.
Why you should go: Nestled in the slopes of Mount Hor, Petra is an ancient city, carved out of the very mountains in which it resides. Petra is home to over 800 ancient structures including buildings, tombs, baths and temples.
Where to explore:
- Ad Deir – Monastery
- As Siq
- Al – Khazneh – The Treasury
- Athens, Greece
With a perfect mixture of modernity and antiquity, Athens transports you back to 6,000 years.
Why you should go: The Greek Capital has everything a history geek longs for and so much more. Blessed with a rich ancient and medieval history, Athens features monuments that harks back to the Greek Civilization.
Where to explore:
- The Acropolis – Ancient ruins
- The Parthenon
- The Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus
- India
History buffs are going to fall in love with the historical gem which is India.
Why you should go: India is a land which has a rich ancient history and deep cultural roots. Each region has stunning and unique architectures, but some of the best ones can be found in the region of Rajasthan.
Where to explore:
- Taj Mahal – Agra
- Qutub Minar – Delhi
- Ajanta Ellora Caves
- Cairo, Egypt
Also known as The City of A Thousand Minarets, or the land of the sun, Cairo in Egypt is simply breathtaking.
Why you should go: Various civilizations over centuries have once settled in Cairo including Babylonians, Roman, Greeks and Arabs. If you’re looking to explore a place which has a strong historical past, Egypt should definitely be on your list.
Where to explore:
- The Hanging Church
- Cairo Opera House
- Al Azhar Mosque
- Rome, Italy
There’s a saying that goes “Rome was not built in a day” and there’s a reason this saying exists. That’s because all of the city’s grandeur took centuries to be carved and be as magnificent as it is today.
Why you should go: For all the story it holds! Rome, aka, The Eternal City in its whole, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There may be a higher concentration of art and historical monuments in the center of Rome than in any place else in the world.
Where to explore:
- Pantheon – The temple of Rome’s Pagan Gods
- The Palatine Hill – where the aristocrats and emperors of ancient Rome lived
- Baths of Diocletian – largest public bath of ancient Rome
Reasons are many to visit these majestic places but we have listed only some. Discover these amazing places and immerse yourself into the ancient wonders of the world and browse the best packages here.
