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Egypt "The Cradle of Ancient Civilization" is a land of beauty, antiquities, ancient history and mythical wonder. The awe-inspiring monuments, pyramids, tombs, temples, monasteries and mosques are just a part of this country's intrigue.

Discover Egypt's wonders

From priceless treasure-filled museums housing the glories of our ancestors, to stunning pyramids that have withstood thousands of years of treacherous sands and winds (not to mention plunderers), to the dazzling Nile that snakes from East Africa to the Mediterranean, Egypt belongs to the world. Travelers are rewarded with stunning views, awe-inspiring man-made wonders, famous bazaars and a window into the past 5,000 years of human history.

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Awe-inspiring Egyptian Highlights

Cairo

Home to the great pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, in Cairo, the clash between old and new; modern and traditional; east and west couldn't be more evident, interesting or beautiful. Few cities in the world can come close to equaling this intriguing mix of modernity and antiquity.

Luxor

An extraordinary mix of exotic history and modern civilization. Home to such important historic sites as the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temples on the East Bank.

Aswan

The Southernmost city known as the gateway to Africa, Aswan is home to Kitchner Island, the Agha Kahn Mausoleum, Philae Temple, the High Dam and unfinished Obelisk.

The Nile River

The majestic Nile is the longest river in the world, stretching north for approximately 4,000 miles from East Africa to the Mediterranean. Between Aswan and Luxor you can visit Temple of Sobek and Horoeies, Edfu Temple of Horus and Esna Temple on a Nile Cruise.

Alexandria

The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; its ambiance and cultural heritage make it unique and set it apart from the rest of the country.

The Red Sea

The Red Sea, where the desert meets the ocean, is truly one of the planet's most exotic and fascinating natural seascape environments. Located between Asia and Africa, at its most northerly point it forms the Sinai Peninsula and stretches more than 1,000 miles south to join the Indian Ocean.