Nothing makes you step back and gape in awe at the feats of mankind more than standing at the base of Pyramids of Giza. The oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the pyramids tower over the Sahara and have the ability to make you feel very, very small. Egypt, a land that boasts one of the oldest civilizations in the world, is full of experiences like these: moments where you find yourself dwarfed by the sheer magnitude of the historical relics that surround you. From the Valley of the Kings to the Egyptian Museum to the Sphinx, Egypt will leave you slack-jawed again and again. But archaeological digs and pharaohs’ tombs are just the beginning of your exploration of this country. Only in Egypt can you haggle over antiques in Cairo’s Khan-el Khalili market one day and soak in hot springs after a camel ride the next. Cruising along the Nile River paints an idyllic portrait of paradise and the beaches along the Red Sea offer you Egypt’s best kept secret: diving and snorkeling sites rife with coral reefs, colorful fish, and even dolphins. And we dare you to get off the beaten path—because you can. Take a hot air balloon tour and drift over temples and ruins at dawn. Go on a desert safari and allow yourself to be swallowed up by the endless expanse of sky and sand. Take advantage of the diverse options at your fingertips, and then take some time to reflect and marvel at this ancient land.