Egypt, home to Africa’s longest river, The Nile and over 100 million people is a land of history, deserts, beaches and culture. Cairo, Egypt’s vibrant capital city, is the gateway to Nile river cruises and the nearby Great Pyramids at Giza – the only remaining one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – along with the enigmatic Sphinx.

Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel are musts to visit to take in temples, tombs and obelisks – The Valleys of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Edfu and many more.

For a relaxing break by the shores of the Red Sea, the resorts of Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh offer luxurious hotels and fabulous desert adventures offering insights into Bedouin culture.