Wondrous Land of the Pharaohs, Quickened by the Nile

While of staggering proportions, the Great Pyramids of Giza – sole survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – are only the beginning. There’s far more to Egypt’s timeless allure, from the charms of Cairo to the twisting ribbon of the Nile, and not least Egypt’s trove of untold tombs and temples scattered wide from the Delta to the deserts.

Meet the manifold faces of Egypt, a great stacking of epochs and a medley of cultures and faiths. Explore its cavernous Mamluk and Fatimid mosques and mausoleums and wander its lively bazaars. Admire its colorful Sufi shrines and trek to remote Coptic churches and collapsed Roman forts.

No less stunning to behold is its natural beauty, from oases to world-renowned reefs. An adventurer’s playground, the trails of Egypt’s canyons and coasts feature jaw-dropping views. Mount a camel in Giza, float the Nile on a luxury cruise, or take in the stark, desert landscape at sunrise in a hot air balloon.