With sweeping desert landscapes, the mighty River Nile, a rugged Red Sea coastline and spectacular remnants of ancient civilisation, Egypt is bewitching. Situated in the north-eastern corner of Africa, the country may have a troubled history but tourist numbers rose to 8.3 million in 2017. We give you six compelling reasons to go now:
1. To discover a lost world
Ancient Egypt is one of the most interesting and oldest civilisations on Earth. With monuments, statues and tombs dotted throughout the country, it continues to captivate archaeologists, and remains are still being discovered today. Cairo is also home to some astonishing Islamic art and architecture, found in mosques that were built over a thousand years ago. What’s more, we will set you up with knowledgeable Egyptologists to enlighten you on this fascinating subject.