Cairo, EGYPT

Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

Cairo, EGYPT

Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

• Pyramid of Khafre

  The Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest of the Giza Pyramids. It is estimated to have been built around 2570 BC. It was first fully explored in 1837 AD by John Perring.

• Pyramid of Khufu

  The oldest, largest, and most famous of the 3 pyramids at Giza, the Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC in the 4th Egyptian Dynasty. For 3,800 years, it was the largest man-made structure in the world.

• Pyramid of Menkaure

  The smallest of Giza's iconic trio, built for Pharaoh Menkaure around 2510 BCE. Standing 65m tall, it features distinctive red granite lower courses. A perfect add-on to your Great Pyramid visit, showcasing evolving ancient engineering techniques.

• The Egyptian Museum

  Containing an unparalleled collection of over 120,000 items, this museum opened in 1902 to show a detailed history of ancient Egyptian culture. Many languages can be found on the artifacts, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Arabic.

• Saladin Citadel

  This medieval Islamic fortress in Cairo was built during the reign of Saladin to defend the city against the threat of invading Crusader forces. The famous Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located within the citadel.

• Mosque of Muhammad Ali

  This mosque can be found at the very summit of the citadel of Cairo. Built under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, it was the largest mosque built in the first half of the 19th century.

• The Hanging Church

  This Coptic church in Cairo is one of the oldest in Egypt, with history dating back to the 3rd century AD. It gets its named because it is positioned above the gatehouse to the Babylon Fortress.

Aswan, EGYPT

Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.

• Abu Simbel Temples

  These two massive rock temples in Aswan were carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. They were forgotten for thousands of years, buried under sand until their rediscovery in 1813.

Aswan, EGYPT

Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.

• Unfinished Obelisk

  This ancient obelisk is the largest known in the world, weighing in at around 1,200 tons, but it was buried under bedrock for many years due to its incompletion. It was most likely built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.

• Temple of Isis on Philae

  This temple was built on the island of Philae, which sits downstream of the Aswan Dam, in the 4th century BC. The temple has been noted for its architectural prowess.

• Nile River Felucca Cruise

  Nile River Felucca Cruises in Aswan Traditional wooden sailing vessels known as feluccas have been a fixture on the Nile River for centuries. Board a felucca from Aswan with us today! Enjoy one of the best places to take a Nile cruise with its scenic shoreside landscapes and fascinating ancient sites.

• Monastery of Saint Simeon

  This 7th-century desert fortress-turned-monastery near Aswan features well-preserved Coptic frescoes and sweeping Nile views. Accessible by a scenic 15-minute camel ride, it offers a glimpse into Egypt's Christian heritage amid dramatic sandstone ruins.

Kom Ombo, EGYPT

It is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo.

• Temple of Kom Ombo

  The Temple of Kom Ombo is unique due to its double design. This meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods. The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. The northern part of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris ("Horus the Elder"), along "with Tasenetnofret or Panebtawy (Lord of the Two Lands)."

Edfu, EGYPT

This city sits on the West Bank of the Nile River in Egypt, between Esna and Aswan. It is notable for the massive Temple of Horus and the remains of ancient pyramids.

• Temple of Edfu

  An ancient Egyptian temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, was built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. It's located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt and is one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt.

Esna, EGYPT

This Egyptian city is located on the West Bank of the Nile River, 55 km south of Luxor. The modern city is built up around ancient ruins.

• Esna Temple

  This remarkably preserved Ptolemaic temple, buried for centuries under Nile silt, astounds visitors with its intact, vibrantly painted hypostyle hall and rare zodiac ceiling carvings. Accessed via a sunken entrance, it offers an immersive glimpse into Egypt's Greco-Roman era.

Luxor, EGYPT

Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.

Luxor, EGYPT

Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.

• Karnak Temple

  This vast complex of ruined temples was once the great Egyptian city of Thebes. It is a vast, open-air museum where visitors can see a cross-section into many eras of ancient Egyptian culture.

• Luxor Museum

  The Luxor Museum is located in the modern day city that was known as Thebes in the time of the ancient Egyptians. It is full of old artifacts that provide a cross section for this magnificent civilization.

• Luxor Temple

  This large temple complex was the grand monument in ancient Thebes. Constructed around 1400 BCE, various sections were built under the rule of the famous pharaohs Tutankhamen and Ramesses II.

• Valley of the Kings

  This valley is named because during a period of about 500 years, several Egyptian pharaohs were buried here. It is one of the most significant Egyptian archaeological sites.

• Valley of the Queens

  It is a site in Egypt, where the wives of pharaohs were buried in ancient times. It was known then as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning "the place of beauty".

• Colossi of Memnon

  These two massive stone statues near Luxor have stood for nearly 3,400 years, marking the entrance to the ancient Theban necropolis. Both statues depict the pharaoh Amenhotep III and are made of quartzite sandstone.

Luxor, EGYPT

Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.

• Dendera Temple

  This massive temple complex in Dendera is dedicated to the goddess Hathor. As one of the best preserved temples in the country, this archaeological site is loved by visitors eager to learn more about ancient Egyptian religious practices.

Hurghada, EGYPT

Hurghada is an Egyptian city that sits on the Red Sea. It is the third largest city in the country and one of its main tourist destinations. It is also fairly young, having only been founded in the 20th century.

Hurghada, EGYPT

Hurghada is an Egyptian city that sits on the Red Sea. It is the third largest city in the country and one of its main tourist destinations. It is also fairly young, having only been founded in the 20th century.

El Gouna, EGYPT

El Gouna is an Egyptian tourist resort, it is part of the Red Sea Riviera, and a host city of the El Gouna Film Festival. El Gouna specializes in water-sports, including scuba diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, parasailing and snorkelling.

Hurghada, EGYPT

Hurghada is an Egyptian city that sits on the Red Sea. It is the third largest city in the country and one of its main tourist destinations. It is also fairly young, having only been founded in the 20th century.

• Monastery of St. Anthony

  Founded in 356 AD, this fortress-like complex is Christianity's first monastery. Marvel at its 13th-century frescoes, ancient library, and the cave where St. Anthony himself meditated. Still actively used by Coptic monks today.

El Galala City, EGYPT

This futuristic desert city (est. 2015) boasts Africa's steepest cable car (1.8km/45° incline) connecting a Red Sea marina to a mountain-top university complex. A showcase of Egypt's 21st-century urban vision.