Egypt

Most people who think of Egypt think of antiquities, but Egypt offers much more. Certainly it is a prime location to see the great heritage from the ancient world, including Pyramids and wonderful temples, but it is also part of the Holy Land, and tours to Christian and other religious monuments are popular. Yet Egypt also offers nature and desert treks, great scuba diving and even golf, fishing and birding expeditions. Relax on the beaches of the wondrous Red Sea or Sinai coasts, take in the high culture of Cairo, or cruise down the Egyptian Nile on a luxurious river boat.

From the ancient city of Alexandria to the Luxor and Abu Simbel temples on The Nile, Egypt has an influx of history to uncover. With a mix of culture, old-world experiences and some of the most exquisite artifacts from the Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of ancient Egypt's king and Tutankhamen treasures, Egypt offers a mix of exploring the ancient world and experiencing how modern-day Egyptians mix old and new.

Locations

Cairo

The ‘Triumphant City’ is one of the world's largest urban areas and offers many sites to see. It is the administrative capital of Egypt and is close to almost every Egyptian Pyramid, including the Great Pyramids of Giza located on the very edge of the city. Cairo is constantly full of life and movement, with the noisy honking of horns, children playing in the streets and merchants selling their wares and services. Browse the many souks (bazaars) largely unchanged since the 14th century and pick up spices, perfumes, gold and silver, or try some of the famous street markets for fabrics, including Egyptian cotton.

Cairo is constantly full of life and movement, with the noisy honking of horns, children playing in the streets and merchants selling their wares and services. Browse the many souks (bazaars) largely unchanged since the 14th century and pick up spices, perfumes, gold and silver, or try some of the famous street markets for fabrics, including Egyptian cotton. Visit the coffee houses where many locals come for beverages, as well as to smoke the water pipe, also known as a hookah. Nightlife entertainment includes hotel cabarets, concerts at the Cairo Opera House and the Nile’s floating restaurants offering delicious Middle Eastern cuisine.