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Where 5,000 years of ancient history unfolds in splendour before your eyes A whirlpool of colour, history and life, Cairo is affectionately known to locals as ‘Umm ad-Dunya’, meaning ‘Mother of the World’. Modern buildings, mosques, bazaars and palaces paint a fascinating picture of Egypt's rich past. Guarding the monumental pyramid tombs of Giza, the Sphinx is the nation’s most recognised statue. Home to the ancient city of Thebes, Luxor's size, grandeur and archaeological heritage is beyond compare. Plundered tombs, magnificent obelisks and awe-inspiring temples are scattered across the vast landscapes of this extraordinary open-air museum Commissioned over 3,000 years ago, the temples of Abu Simbel were built by Ramses Il in an act of ego, pride and love. This structure, rescued during the building of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s, along with four other temples, strengthened his god-like status among the ancient Egyptians. Hidden deep within the windblown deserts of Jordan for centuries, Petra is a World Heritage-listed wonder. A walk through the narrow gorge, which snakes within 200-metre-high vertical walls, will lead you to the Treasury, intricately carved into the ancient rock face. Jordan's capital Amman is a city of contrasts where ancient and modern reside side by side. Desert roads lead to the mysterious Dead Sea, where you can float effortlessly in the salt-rich waters. Sacred to Christianity, Judaism and Islam, Jerusalem is a treasure trove of religious sites, including the Temple Mount, Western Wall, the Holy Sepulchre and much more. Set on the Mediterranean, and with a delightful beachside promenade, Tel Aviv is a modern city full of great food and colourful street art, yet one which also celebrates the intriguing history of Old Jaffa and its alleys.