Practical guide to Egypt -National geographic, encourages use of tour instead of going solo to Egypt

Egypt is the one of the only places where you can stand in the shadow of pyramids built thousands of years before and is home to the only Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. Dive into the chaos of Cairo’s, experience a Nile cruise that carries you between Luxor and Aswan. Marvel at temples with wall inscriptions that open a window into myth and religion from the Hellenistic period, all while the sun turns the river gold. With over 3,000 years of history and mythology packed into every corner, it’s the kind of trip you’ll wonder why you didn’t take sooner. Get the practical details