Beyond the crazy, relentlessly energetic streets of the capital, a slow cruise along the Nile to the great Temples of Karnak and Luxor is a great way to see Egypt in all its timeless glory. Your personalised itinerary could also include the inspirational son et lumière at Philae – the Temple of Isis standing on Agilkia Island in the middle of the Nile – or a few days discovering Greco-Roman landmarks in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria.

Beyond its ancient wonders, Egypt has much to offer. The remote oases and startling landscapes of the Western Desert are far from the usual traveller’s path, whilst the colourful sea life beneath the Red Sea is sure not to disappoint even the most avid of divers.

Given the political sensitivity and unrest in Egypt we do advise you to check The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel advice for up-to-date information.