Experience Egypt
Few countries are as tantalizing as Egypt. Well-known for its ancient civilization, the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza as well as mummies and hieroglyphics, Egypt is also home to a rich Greek, Christian, and Muslim heritage. There is something for everyone in the country’s landscape, from the fertile Nile valley to the wild Sahara desert, to sunny Mediterranean beaches and vivid coral reefs in the Red Sea. Aside from visiting the stunning ancient Egyptian monuments, visitors can spend a night in the desert with a local Berber tribe or savor the rich aromas and vivid colors of local bazaars, where everything from olives and spices to lush Egyptian cotton textiles are for sale. Adventure-seekers need go no further than the Sinai Peninsula for spectacular hiking up Mt. Sinai, or dune buggy rides in the Sahara. To take a rest from all these activities, a leisurely boat ride or multi-day cruise down the river Nile has been a popular way to unwind since the age of Cleopatra. Egypt’s wonders, old and new, will leave you awestruck.