Venture north of Luxor to two of Egypt's most atmospheric temples: the celestial sanctuary of Hathor at Dendera with its famous zodiac ceiling, and Abydos, holiest pilgrimage center of the god Osiris.
Sail by motorboat to the island temple of Isis at Philae, stand beside the colossal Unfinished Obelisk in its granite quarry, and take in the engineering feat of the High Dam — Aswan's essential trio in half a day.
Journey across the Western Desert to the colossal twin temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel — the greatest monument rescue in history and arguably Egypt's most jaw-dropping sight.
Travel the Nile corridor between Luxor and Aswan to two perfectly paired temples: the unique double sanctuary of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo, and the best-preserved temple in all of Egypt at Edfu.
Unwind aboard a graceful wooden felucca as the wind fills its white sail and Aswan turns gold around you. Tea, soft drinks, and the slow rhythm of the eternal river included.
Sail south of Aswan to a colorful Nubian village on the banks of the Nile. Meet local families, sip hibiscus tea, discover henna art and crafts, and connect with a culture far older than the pyramids.
Discover Egypt's Mediterranean jewel in one sweeping day: the modern Library of Alexandria, the fortress of Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, Pompey's Pillar, and the eerie underground Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa.
Stand where Montgomery's Eighth Army and Rommel's Afrika Korps clashed in 1942. Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery, the German and Italian Memorials, and the excellent El Alamein War Museum on the Mediterranean shore.
Escape deep into the Western Desert to Egypt's remotest oasis. Float in salt lakes, sandboard the Great Sand Sea dunes, bathe in Cleopatra's Spring, and climb to the oracle where Alexander the Great was declared a son of god.
Trade the capital for Fayoum's wild landscapes: waterfalls in the desert at Wadi el-Rayan, forty-million-year-old fossil whales at UNESCO-listed Wadi el-Hitan, swimming at Magic Lake, and pottery at Tunis Village.
Explore the Rose City and the stunning desert landscape of Wadi Rum.
The perfect combination of ancient history and beach relaxation.
