Attractions

Giza:
Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)
The pyramids are the last surviving representatives of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Originally 146m (479 ft) high but now slightly reduced to a still impressive 137m (449 ft); over 2 million blocks of stone were used to construct this pyramid, all placed by hand.

Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren)
The Khafre Pyramid is slightly smaller than the Great Pyramid, though it is equally impressive.

Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus)
The smallest of the Giza Pyramids at 62m (203 ft).

Sphinx and the Temple of the Sphinx
This colossal, recumbent, human-headed lion was conceived of by the ancient Egyptians as the sun god Re-Horakhty—"Horus of the Horizon". Forty-five meters long, 22 meters wide, and carved from a single giant block of sandstone, this well-known Sphinx is considerably smaller than the Pyramids around it.

Luxor:
Temple of Luxor
See the beautiful Luxor Temple, built by the Pharaoh Amenophis III, or take a look at the Mummification Museum where you can learn how reptiles, birds, and humans are mummified.

Temple of Karnak
The Temple of Karnak was the most important site to worship in ancient Egypt, and is now home to a beautiful collection of carved sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks.

Valley of the Kings
In the famous “Valley of the Kings” see the place where the pharaohs were buried. In the place where pharaohs were believed to meet with the gods, visit the famous Queen Nefertari's tomb.

Aswan:
Felucca Ride
In addition to sight seeing, take a felucca ride down the Nile at sunset, or hire a camel for the afternoon.

Temples of Abu Simbel and Philae
The temples at Abu Simbel, the Temple of Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Monastery of St. Simeon are symbols of this city’s rich past. A trip to one of these monuments is a step into a time warp 3,000 years back into the era of royal dynasties, burgeoning civilization and ancient religion. The Nubian Village, Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island are favorite haunts of tourists who want to catch a glimpse of the lifestyle of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, the Monastery of St. Simeon, the Nubian Museum and Sehel Village are testaments to the impact that the Egyptian past has had on the lives of present day Aswan society.

Cairo:
Citadel
The citadel is a grand castle built by Salah Al-Din. Also parts of the water pipes are still there, these pipes were used to carry the water from the Nile River to the Citadel.

Al-Azhar Mosque
This mosque is one of the pillars of Islamic thought and home to the world's oldest university.