Egypt

Imagine yourself standing in front of the legendary Sphinx as it gazes across the desert. Egypt's history spans thousands of years, and the great Pyramids of Giza, the tomb of Tutankhaman in the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Amon Ra are several of the colossal sights that await visitors here.

In addition to hotel stays in Cairo or other cities, many itineraries also spend time on the Nile River. During the cruising portion of the trip, you might see the Aswan High Dam or the Colossi of Memnon, two 75-foot-high, 1,000-ton statues that once guarded an ancient mortuary. Many trips feature a multi-night cruise on a ship with modern amenities, while others include only a short ride on the Nile aboard a felucca -- a small, traditional sailboat.