Pyramids of Giza
Giza
The Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and 4,500-year-old necropolis on the outskirts of Cairo.
Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Square)
Cairo
World's premier collection of pharaonic artifacts, from mummies to Tutankhamun's treasure.
Luxor Temple and Karnak Complex
Luxor
Massive pharaonic temples in Upper Egypt with towering pylons, colossal statues, and sanctuaries spanning centuries.
Valley of the Kings
Luxor
Royal burial site with 60+ tombs carved into cliffs; hieroglyphic paintings and mummified remains intact.
Felucca Sailing on the Nile (Aswan)
Aswan
Traditional wooden sailboat journey past palm-lined riverbanks and islands, essence of Upper Egypt travel.
Abu Simbel Temples
Abu Simbel
Ramesses II's cliff-hewn temples relocated to save from Lake Nasser; colossal statues face the Nile.
Siwa Oasis
Siwa
Remote desert oasis 300 km from nearest city, with salt lakes, Berber culture, and Alexander the Great's temple.