Egypt, United Arab Emirates

Cairo · 4

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  Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx

  The only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing

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  Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

  Tutankhamun's complete tomb collection in the world's largest museum devoted to a single civilisation

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  Khan el-Khalili

  Centuries-old bazaar for spices, crafts and souvenirs

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  Nile boat tour

  Tour with felucca boat over nile.

Hurghada · 4

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  Giftun Island

  White sand and clear water

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  Red Sea coral reefs

  Snorkelling over colourful reefs

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  Desert safari

  Quad bikes, a Bedouin village and camel rides

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  Hurghada Marina

  Evening walks, cafés and restaurants

Cairo · 5

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  Koshari

  Rice, pasta and lentils with tomato sauce, Egypt's national dish

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  Ful medames

  Slow-cooked mashed fava beans, a classic breakfast

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  Ta'ameya

  Egyptian falafel made from fava beans

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  Molokhia

  Thick green leaf soup served with chicken

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  Om Ali

  Warm pudding of pastry, milk and nuts

Hurghada · 3

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  Seafood

  Grilled fish, prawns and calamari

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  Sayadeya

  Fish with rice and caramelised onions

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  Basbousa

  Semolina cake soaked in syrup