Most of Egypt's ancient monuments and other stunning historical sites are situated along the Nile. Since civilisation began the Nile has been the lifeblood of the country, providing not only a valuable source of water for inhabitants and their crops, but also a major transport route into the heart of Africa.

Cairo sits at the southern tip of the fertile Nile delta overlooking the Giza Plateau, home to the magnificent Pyramids and the unforgettable Sphinx. Standing for over 4,500 years the pyramids have been attracting tourists for thousands of years. Indeed, the ancient Greeks and later Romans marvelled at the constructions and more recently wealthy Europeans from the Victorian era re-ignited interest in the region.

The majority of visitors to Egypt originally came to see the three major Pyramids on the Plateau which provide an unforgettable memory for anyone who sees them. The biggest of them all, the Great Pyramid was constructed as the resting place of Pharaoh Khufu and stands at an impressive 455 feet tall. It held the title of tallest building in the world for a staggering 3,800 years before being surpassed by the spire of Lincoln Cathedral in the 14th century.

Latterly the development of stunning Red Sea resorts, most noticeably Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada has offered an alternative to sightseeing. Although the most recognisable of Egyptian monuments overlook Cairo, many other ancient monuments are found dotted along the banks of the Nile. Because of the distances involved connecting the attractions of Cairo, the Nile and the Red Sea resorts, many people choose