Egypt, United Arab Emirates

Things to see

Cairo· 5

Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
The only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Tutankhamun's complete tomb collection in the world's largest museum devoted to a single civilisation
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Alabaster mosque in the Cairo Citadel with views over the whole city
Khan el-Khalili
Centuries-old bazaar for spices, crafts and souvenirs
Nile dinner cruise
Dinner on the river with a folk dance show

Luxor· 5

Karnak Temple
Ancient Egypt's largest temple complex, with its 134-column Great Hall
Luxor Temple
At its best lit up in the evening
Valley of the Kings
Rock-cut tombs of the pharaohs, including Tutankhamun
Temple of Hatshepsut
Three terraces set into the cliffs
Hot-air balloon flight
The Nile and the valley from above at sunrise

Hurghada· 4

Giftun Island
White sand and clear water
Red Sea coral reefs
Snorkelling over colourful reefs
Desert safari
Quad bikes, a Bedouin village and camel rides
Hurghada Marina
Evening walks, cafés and restaurants

Istanbul· 6

Hagia Sophia
1,500 years of Byzantine and Ottoman history
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed)
Six minarets and blue İznik tiles
Topkapı Palace
Palace of the Ottoman sultans
Grand Bazaar
One of the world's largest covered markets, with over 4,000 shops
Bosphorus cruise
By boat between Europe and Asia
Galata Tower
The old city from above